Parliamentary approval sought for ₹2.81 lakh crore extra spending
The government is seeking parliamentary approval for an additional expenditure of over ₹2.81 lakh crore for the current fiscal year. This includes increased allocations for food and fertiliser subsidies, defence services, and an economic stabilisation fund. Officials are confident about managing fiscal health despite global volatility. The supplementary demand for grants aims to cushion the economy against external shocks.
