Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 1,102 crore for ministers' salaries, entertainment of state guests, and ex-governors.

Exam-focused facts from the 2 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 1,102 crore for expenses of Council of Ministers, Cabinet Secretariat, Prime Minister's Office (PMO), and hospitality and entertainment of state guests.
Rs 620 crore allotted for expenses of council of ministers in 2026-27, up from Rs 483.54 crore in 2025-26.
Rs 256.19 crore allocated to National Security Council Secretariat for 2026-27, against Rs 279.74 crore in 2025-26.
Rs 65 crore allotted to Office of Principal Scientific Advisor for 2026-27, against Rs 61.32 crore in 2025-26.
Cabinet Secretariat receives Rs 80 crore in 2026-27, against Rs 78 crore in 2025-26.
Prime Minister's Office (PMO) allocated Rs 73.52 crore for 2026-27, against Rs 68 crore in 2025-26.
Rs 5.76 crore allotted for hospitality and entertainment expenses in 2026-27, down from Rs 6.20 crore in 2025-26.
Rs 1.53 crore allocated for secretariat assistance to former governors in 2026-27, against Rs 1.40 crore in 2025-26.