Budget 2026: India Boosts Aid to Bhutan, Nepal; Cuts for Bangladesh

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News18•01-02-2026, 20:03
Budget 2026: India Boosts Aid to Bhutan, Nepal; Cuts for Bangladesh
- •India's central government allocates funds annually to neighboring and friendly nations in its budget.
- •Bhutan receives the highest allocation at 2288 crore rupees, followed by Nepal with 800 crore rupees, an increase from last year.
- •Sri Lanka is allocated 400 crore rupees, while Myanmar's allocation decreases to 300 crore rupees.
- •Afghanistan receives 150 crore rupees, reflecting strengthening ties despite the Taliban government.
- •Bangladesh's allocation is halved to 60 crore rupees; Mongolia gets 25 crore and Seychelles 19 crore rupees.
Why It Matters: India's Budget 2026 shows varied aid allocations to friendly nations, with significant increases for Bhutan and Nepal.
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