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The Ministry of Defence was given Rs 6.81 lakh crore in the Union Budget for 2025 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, which is 9.55% more than the Rs 6.2 lakh crore that was allotted the previous year.
As India navigates an ongoing standoff with China and addresses security concerns along its western border with Pakistan, the budget demonstrates the government’s strategic intent to bolster military readiness. The Ministry of Defence is working to protect the welfare of active and retired personnel in addition to operational challenges.
The government’s emphasis on capital spending is consistent with its overarching plan to develop domestic defense capabilities through the Atmanirbhar Bharat program. The funding is anticipated to help with the development of military infrastructure as well as the purchase of next-generation platforms like fighter jets, submarines, and drones.
