Disaster resilience needs to be integrated into infra projects, says DEA Secretary Thakur
Budgetary action — an allocation, fiscal policy change, or expenditure decision shaping how public resources flow. Reveals government priorities and affects programme implementation capacity.
Summary
Economic Affairs Secretary says resilience is a development and fiscal imperative, not just environmental concern
Key Facts
Type Budget
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Net-zero target: 2070
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right