Parliamentary Panel Critiques Conservative Budget for Home Affairs

A Parliamentary panel noted a conservative Budget Estimate for 2025-26 for the Ministry of Home Affairs, highlighting reductions in allocations for the Central Armed Police Forces and other critical areas. The report suggests these cuts may affect infrastructure and modernization, urging the ministry to seek additional funding.

A Parliamentary panel has raised concerns regarding the 2025-26 Budget Estimate for the Ministry of Home Affairs, highlighting its conservative nature compared to initial projections. Notably, the total budget was reduced from Rs 1,84,236.94 crore to Rs 1,60,391.06 crore, marking a 12.94% decrease.

The panel observed shortfalls within the Central Armed Police Forces, affecting organizations such as the CRPF, NSG, and BSF. Declines were also noted in allocations for the Intelligence Bureau and other central police organizations, which may hinder modernization efforts and infrastructure projects, particularly in border areas.

Additionally, the committee recommended that the Ministry of Home Affairs address these concerns with the Ministry of Finance to align funding with original projections and ensure essential developmental schemes are not compromised due to budget constraints.