– The 2024-25 Union Budget has allocated Rs 1,248.91 crore for expenses incurred by Council of Ministers, the Cabinet Secretariat, and the Prime Minister’s Office.
– This amount is lower than the Rs 1,803.01 crore allocated in 2023-24.
– Rs 828.36 crore has been allocated for expenses of the council of ministers, including salaries, allowances, and travel.
– The National Security Council Secretariat has been given Rs 202.10 crore for administrative expenses and space program.
– The Office of Principal Scientific Advisor has been allocated Rs 72.11 crore for administrative expenses.
– The Cabinet Secretariat has been allocated Rs 75.24 crore for expenses related to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
– The Prime Minister’s Office has been allocated Rs 65.30 crore for administrative expenses.
– Rs 4 crore has been allocated for hospitality and entertainment expenses.
– Rs 1.80 crore has been allocated for payments of secretariat assistance to former governors.