Total outlay in Interim Budget hiked by Rs 2.76 crore
The allocation large infrastructure projects in sectors such as highways, ports and railways has been hiked by over 11 per cent to Rs 11.11 lakh crore.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (PTI)
NEW DELHI: The Interim Budget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman provides for a total expenditure estimated at Rs 47.66 lakh crore which is an increase of Rs 2.76 crore compared to the revised estimate of the 2023-24 budget.
The allocation large infrastructure projects in sectors such as highways, ports and railways has been hiked by over 11 per cent to Rs 11.11 lakh crore.
The ministry-wise allocation is as follows:
* Defence Ministry: Rs 6.1 lakh crore
* Ministry of road transport and highways: Rs 2.78 lakh crore
* Ministry of railways: Rs 2.55 lakh crore
* Ministry of consumer affairs, food & public distribution: ₹2.13 lakh crore
* Ministry of home affairs: Rs 2.03 lakh crore
* Ministry of rural development: Rs 1.77 lakh crore
* Ministry of chemicals and fertilizers: Rs 1.68 lakh crore
* Ministry of communications: Rs 1.37 lakh crore
* Ministry of agriculture and farmer's welfare: Rs 1.27 lakh crore
