Budget 2025-26: How much Funds Allocation to Different Ministries

The 2025-26 Union Budget of India, reveals the government’s focus areas. There are more funds for corporate affairs, science, tourism, and water resources, while steel, communications, and external affairs get less money.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a budget of Rs 50.65 lakh crore for FY 2025-26. According to the Budget document and CMIE Economic Outlook, there are big changes in how much money each ministry gets. Some ministries get a lot more, while others see major cuts.

Here’s a list of the ministries with the biggest increases and decreases in fund allocations for 2025-26 compared to 2024-25.

Biggest Increases: Ministries with More Funds

1. Ministry of Corporate Affairs:
   • Budget increased by 972% from Rs 1,078 crore (2024-25) to Rs 11,561 crore (2025-26).
2. Ministry of Coal:
   • Budget increased by 255% from Rs 141 crore to Rs 501 crore. This boost aims to enhance coal production and ensure energy security.
3. Ministry of Tourism:
   • Budget increased by 199% from Rs 850 crore to Rs 2,541 crore. The focus is on tourism development, improving infrastructure, and promoting India globally as a travel destination.
4. Ministry of Science and Technology:
   • Budget increased by 167% from Rs 14,472 crore to Rs 38,613 crore. The government prioritizes research, innovation, and technological advancements.
5. Ministry of Jal Shakti:
   • Budget increased by 93% from Rs 51,558 crore to Rs 99,503 crore. The aim is to boost water conservation, provide clean drinking water, and support irrigation projects.

Biggest Decreases: Ministries with Less Funds

1. Ministry of Steel:
   • Budget cut by 61% from Rs 8,561 crore to Rs 3,362 crore.
2. Ministry of Communications:
   • Budget cut by 28% from Rs 1,50,201 crore to Rs 1,08,105 crore.
3. Ministry of Law and Justice:
   • Budget cut by 23% from Rs 7,604 crore to Rs 5,850 crore.
4. Ministry of External Affairs (including Overseas Indian Affairs):
   • Budget cut by 19% from Rs 25,277 crore to Rs 20,517 crore.
5. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers:
   • Budget cut by 13% from Rs 1,86,653 crore to Rs 1,61,965 crore.

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The 2025-26 Budget showing the government’s priorities, with more funds for corporate affairs, science, tourism, and water resources, while cutting budgets for steel, communications, and external affairs.