Defence allocation as well as defence expenditure for last four years is as under:-
(Rs in Crore)
|
Year
|
Defence Allocation/Expenditure
|
GDP
|
Percentage of GDP
|
|
BE
|
Actuals
|
BE
|
Actuals
|
|
2017-18
|
3,59,854.12
|
3,59,854
|
1,71,00,000
|
2.10
|
2.10
|
|
2018-19
|
4,04,364.71
|
4,03,457
|
1,89,70,000
|
2.13
|
2.13
|
|
2019-20
|
4,31,010.79
|
4,52,996
|
2,03,40,000(PE)
|
2.12
|
2.23
|
|
2020-21
|
4,71,378
|
3,38,630.9*
|
1,94,81,975(RE)
|
2.42
|
-
|
*(up to December 2020)
Note: GDP figures from FY 2017-18 to 2019-20 are as per Economic Survey 2020-21(Vol-2)- (Table 0.1 : Key Indicators). Figures for 2020-21 (RE) are as per Budget at a Glance (2021-22)
BE = Budget Estimates, RE = Revised Estimates, PE= Provisional Estimates
It may be seen from above data that Defence Budget as well as Defence Expenditure is increasing, implying higher spending.
There is no lack of proper protective clothing for defence personnel. The items are being procured on regular basis as per requirement of troops and accruing entitlement year on year is being met.
This information was tabled in a written reply by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik to a question asked by Shri Syed Nasir Hussain in Rajya Sabha today.
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