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MEA gets Rs 22,118 cr in Union Budget for 2026-27

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has been allocated a budget of Rs 22,118 crore in the Union Budget for 2026-27. This represents an increase in the ministry's total budget. Notably, Bhutan receives the largest development aid of Rs 2,288 crore, while allocations for Nepal and Maldives/Mauritius are also significant. However, the budget for Bangladesh has seen a reduction, and there is no allocation for the Chabahar port project. This information is relevant for competitive exams as it highlights the government's foreign policy priorities and budgetary allocations for various countries and initiatives.