The Union Budget 2026–27 proposes a grand total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore, comprising Rs 41.25 lakh crore in revenue expenditure and Rs 12.22 lakh crore in capital expenditure.The budget reinforces the government’s emphasis on growth, inclusion and long-term capacity building under its three-fold kartavya framework.Presenting a Yuva Shakti–driven Budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the allocations reflect the government’s sankalp to prioritise the poor, underprivileged and disadvantaged, while sustaining economic momentum and strengthening India’s resilience amid a challenging global environment.Here is the ministry-wise allocation in the Union Budget 2026–27:
Finance ministry
The ministry of finance has received the largest allocation of Rs 19.72 lakh crore, including Rs 17.22 lakh crore for revenue expenditure and Rs 2.50 lakh crore for capital expenditure.The allocation reflects spending on interest payments, subsidies and transfers to states, even as the government pegs the fiscal deficit at 4.3 per cent of GDP for 2026–27.
Defence ministry
The ministry of defence has been allocated Rs 7.85 lakh crore, comprising Rs 5.54 lakh crore in revenue expenditure and Rs 2.31 lakh crore in capital outlay.The allocation underlines the government’s focus on military modernisation, operational preparedness and pensions, with capital spending supporting aircraft, naval platforms, unmanned systems and indigenisation under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Ministry of home affairs
The ministry of home affairs received Rs 2.55 lakh crore, including Rs 2.28 lakh crore in revenue expenditure and Rs 0.27 lakh crore in capital spending.The funds will support central armed police forces, internal security, border management, disaster response and the modernisation of policing infrastructure.
Ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare
The ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare has been allocated Rs 1.40 lakh crore.The allocation supports farmer income enhancement, agri-tech initiatives such as Bharat-VISTAAR, crop diversification, allied activities and rural livelihoods.
Ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution
With an allocation of Rs 2.39 lakh crore, the ministry remains one of the largest social-sector spenders.The funding, largely revenue expenditure, supports food subsidies, procurement, storage and distribution under the public distribution system.
Ministry of rural development
The ministry of rural development has been allotted Rs 1.97 lakh crore, supporting flagship schemes such as rural housing and livelihood programmes.
Ministry of jal shakti
The ministry of jal shakti received Rs 94,80 crore, supporting drinking water supply, sanitation and irrigation projects.
Ministry of education
The ministry of education has been allocated Rs 1.39 lakh crore, largely for revenue expenditure on schools, higher education, research and capacity building, including initiatives for girls’ hostels and STEM education.
Ministry of health and family welfare
The ministry of health and family welfare received Rs 1.07 lakh crore, supporting healthcare delivery systems, institutions and public health infrastructure.
Ministry of road transport and highways
The ministry of road transport and highways has been allocated Rs 3.10 lakh crore, with the bulk of the spending directed towards capital expenditure, underlining the continued push for highways, logistics efficiency and connectivity.
Ministry of railways
The ministry of railways received Rs 2.81 lakh crore, largely for capital outlay to support network expansion, station redevelopment and modernisation.
Ministry of housing and urban affairs
The ministry of housing and urban affairs has been allotted Rs 85,522 crore, supporting urban transport, housing, sanitation and city infrastructure.
Ministry of chemicals and fertilisers
The ministry of chemicals and fertilisers received Rs 1.77 lakh crore, largely towards fertiliser subsidies and support to farmers.
Power and renewable energy
The ministry of power was allocated Rs 29,996 crore, while the ministry of new and renewable energy received Rs 32,914 crore, supporting energy security and clean power transition.
Electronics and information technology
The ministry of electronics and Information Technology has been allocated Rs 21,632crore, supporting digital public infrastructure, electronics manufacturing and technology-driven governance.
Commerce and industry
The ministry of commerce and industry received Rs 17,843 crore, aligning with export promotion, industrial growth and manufacturing support.
Other ministries
The Budget has continued its focus on social equity and inclusion through targeted allocations to key ministries working with vulnerable groups. The ministry of women and child development has been allocated Rs 28,183 crore, supporting programmes related to nutrition, maternal and child welfare, and women’s empowerment. The ministry of tribal affairs received Rs 15,421 crore to strengthen education, livelihoods and welfare initiatives for tribal communities, while the ministry of social justice and empowerment was also allotted Rs 15,357 crore.The ministry of youth afairs and sports received Rs 4,479 crore, while the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship was allocated Rs 9,885 crore, supporting skilling, employability and youth-focused programmes.
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