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Budget 2026 Foreign Fund: This time in the Union Budget 2026-27, a special discussion is being seen regarding India’s foreign aid policy. Especially the big cut in aid meant for Bangladesh has attracted everyone’s attention. It has been decided to give only Rs 60 crore to Bangladesh in the budget.
Which is about 50 percent less than before. The current political situation between the two neighboring countries and the impact of recent decisions are clearly visible in this decision of the Central Government.
foreign aid budget
Presenting the budget for the ninth consecutive time, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated Rs 22,118.97 crore for the Ministry of External Affairs under the Neighborhood First policy. Which is slightly more than last year’s Rs 20,516.61 crore. Bhutan has been given the maximum assistance in this budget. Whereas the reduction in the amount of Bangladesh is clearly visible.
cut in aid to bangladesh
This time the help fixed for Bangladesh in the budget has been reduced to Rs 60 crore. In the last financial year, a budget of Rs 120 crore was allocated for Bangladesh. However, out of this only Rs 34 crore could be spent.
Foreign aid given to different countries
Bhutan has been given Rs 2,288 crore under foreign aid in the Union Budget 2026-27. Assistance of Rs 800 crore has been given to Nepal, Rs 550 crore to Maldives and Rs 400 crore to Sri Lanka. Apart from this, Rs 300 crore has been given to Myanmar and Rs 150 crore has been given to Afghanistan.
In this budget, foreign aid of Rs 60 crore has been fixed for Bangladesh. This is the lowest amount in the list. Bangladesh has been given less help compared to other countries, while Bhutan, Nepal and Maldives have received more amount.
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