<p>The “key initiatives” claimed by the Ministry of Rural Development, one year after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge, includes renaming an existing scheme, a 37 per cent cut in funds for ...

Before 2017-18, the government accounts had two separate heads — plan and non-plan expenditure. Ministry-wise details are available only for plan expenditure.

“The government’s approach has been consistent, boost growth through infrastructure-led investment, create jobs and strengthen social delivery. Budget 2026 will further consolidate these priorities,” ...

The Rural Development Ministry has been allocated Rs 1.88 lakh crore in the Union Budget for 2025-26, around 5.75 per cent more than the allocation in the previous budget. According to the budget ...