Ministry of Social Justice Reports Record ₹11,810 Crore Expenditure in FY26
Ministry of Social Justice posts record ₹11,810 crore expenditure in FY26
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in India announced a record expenditure of ₹11,810.82 crore for the financial year 2025-26, a 14% increase from the previous year's spending of ₹10,409 crore. This spending reflects the government's commitment to welfare schemes for disadvantaged groups, including Scheduled Castes and Other Backwards Classes.
- 01Record expenditure of ₹11,810.82 crore in FY26.
- 0214% increase compared to ₹10,409 crore in FY25.
- 03Focus on welfare schemes for Scheduled Castes and Other Backwards Classes.
- 04Significant spending on drug demand reduction and support for marginalized groups.
- 05Demonstrates government's commitment to social justice and inclusive development.
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in India has announced a record expenditure of ₹11,810.82 crore for the financial year 2025-26, marking a 14% increase from the previous year's spending of ₹10,409 crore. This expenditure reflects a strong focus on the timely utilization of funds for various welfare schemes aimed at supporting disadvantaged groups, particularly Scheduled Castes and Other Backwards Classes. The ministry's statement highlighted that the record spending also included significant investments in programs related to drug demand reduction, welfare for sanitation workers, senior citizens, transgender persons, and individuals engaged in begging. This financial commitment underscores the government's dedication to social justice, empowerment, and the inclusive development of vulnerable sections of society.
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This increased funding will enhance welfare schemes, potentially improving services for marginalized communities and creating more inclusive programs.
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