Government reports expenditure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits since 2021
The Ministry of External Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha that the government has spent over ₹557 crore on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits since 2021. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita provided the data in response to a question from members of Parliament, detailing annual expenditures and noting that the visits have resulted in 316 agreements across various sectors.
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What Happened
The Ministry of External Affairs disclosed in the Rajya Sabha that the total expenditure for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits from 2021 to 2026 amounts to approximately ₹557.51 crore. The government reported that ₹74.58 crore has been spent on foreign travel so far in 2026, following annual costs of ₹36 crore in 2021, ₹55 crore in 2022, ₹93 crore in 2023, ₹109 crore in 2024, and over ₹187 crore in 2025. The data was provided in response to a written question submitted by members of Parliament Sanjay Singh and V. Sivadasan.
The government stated that these 77 foreign visits have facilitated 316 agreements across various sectors, contributing to strengthened international partnerships and bilateral cooperation. Officials noted that these diplomatic engagements have helped enhance supply chains and regional connectivity. The expenditure details were presented as part of a broader response regarding the impact of the Prime Minister's high-level visits on India's global relations.
Key Facts
- The total expenditure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits since 2021 is ₹557.51 crore.
- The government reported that 77 foreign visits have been conducted since 2021.
- Expenditure for 2026 is recorded at approximately ₹74.58 crore so far.
- The highest annual expenditure during the period occurred in 2025, totaling over ₹187 crore.
- The government stated that the visits have resulted in 316 signed agreements.
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