IndiaMinistry of Defence
Increase in Budget for Army
Details of BE allocation under Non-Salary (Revenue) Budget and Capital Acquisition Budget of Indian Army during the five year period of 2017-18 to 2021-22 and previous five year period of 2012-13 to 2016-17 is as under:-
(Rs. In crore)
| Year | Non-Salary (Revenue) | Capital Acquisition | Total | % age increase over the previous year |
| 2012-13 to 2016-17 | 1,30,852.23 | 91,576.35 | 2,22,428.58 | – |
| 2017-18 to 2021-22 | 1,62,801.25 | 1,21,222.56 | 2,84,023.81 | 27.69 |
The above figures indicate that there has been substantial increase of 27.69% in the five year period of 2017-18 to 2021-22 over 2012-13 to 2016-17. Further, the operational efficiency matches the technological advancement commensurately.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Ms Saroj Pandey in Rajya Sabha today.
