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Post Operation Sindoor, this year’s defence budget has gone up by 24 percent.

Soon after the presentation of the annual budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for allocating Rs 7.85 lakh crore to the defence sector in the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that the budget, which comes after the historic success of Operation Sindoor, further strengthens the Government’s resolve of creating a robust and foolproof security system of the country.

In a social media message tweeted on X Rajnath Singh asserted that the budget augments the security-development-self-reliance balance.

He noted that over Rs 2.19 lakh crore have been allocated under the capital head to the Defence Forces, and out of this, Rs 1.85 lakh crore is earmarked for capital acquisition, which is approx. 24% higher than the capital acquisition budget for FY 2025-26.

This will further enhance India’s military capabilities. Modernisation of the Armed Forces is an important aspect of this budget, he said.

Reiterating the Government’s commitment towards the welfare of veterans and their families and providing them with quality healthcare, Rajnath said Rs 12,100 crore have been allocated the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme, which is 45.49% higher than the Budgetary Estimates of Financial Year 2025-26.

He termed it as a testimony to the Government’s resolve of the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families.

“Together, these priorities will drive inclusive development, promote the manufacturing sector, and create sustainable infrastructure. This budget is designed to ensure that the dividends of growth reach every section of society, with special focus on the poor, the underprivileged, and the disadvantaged,” he said.