Census, NPR, central police forces focus of MHA allocation

The 2023-24 budget allocates ₹2,19,643 crore to the Union home ministry, an increase from ₹2,02,869 crore. It includes ₹1,43,275 crore for central armed police forces like CRPF, BSF, and CISF, ₹1,309 crore for Census, ₹5,105 crore for the Vibrant Village Programme, and ₹3,720.13 crore for border infrastructure, women's safety, and police modernization.