India’s defence budget hits ₹6.22 lakh crore, tops all ministries

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published July 23, 2024 Published July 23, 2024

Record Allocation

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Yearly Increase

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Capital Expenditure

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Operational Readiness

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Defence Pension Boost

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ECHS Cut

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Agnipath Scheme Surge

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Agnipath Breakdown

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Border Roads Investment

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Coastal Security Funding

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