PM Modi's Foreign Visits Cost Rs 75 Crore In 2026 So Far. Where Does The Money Go?

Published 6 August 2026 · politics

News india PM Modi's Foreign Visits Cost Rs 75 Crore In 2026 So Far. Where Does The Money Go? PM Modi's Foreign Visits Cost Rs

News india PM Modi's Foreign Visits Cost Rs 75 Crore In 2026 So Far. Where Does The Money Go? PM Modi's Foreign Visits Cost Rs 75 Crore In 2026 So Far. Where Does The Money Go? Published By, Last Updated: August 06, 2026, 18:28 IST India spent Rs 74.59 crore on PM Modi's foreign visits in 2026 from February to July, including Malaysia, Israel, UAE. Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he boards his plane at Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, Australia, July 10, 2026 (Credits: Reuters) The Union government has spent Rs 74.59 crore on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official foreign visits undertaken so far in 2026, according to data shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The expenditure covers visits made between February and July to countries. The figures, shared in a written reply by the MEA, also show that spending on the Prime Minister’s overseas visits has increased over the past five years.

Year-Wise Expenditure According to the government 2021: Rs 36.32 crore 2022: Rs 55.82 crore 2023: Rs 74.38 crore 2024: Rs 116.33 crore 2025: Rs 180.05 crore 2026 (till July): Rs 74.59 crore The 2025 expenditure remains the highest among the years listed, while the 2026 figure covers only visits undertaken until July. Where Does The Money Go? According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the expenditure on the Prime Minister’s official foreign visits is met from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) budget. While the government does not publish a detailed item-wise break-up of the expenditure, parliamentary replies and official information indicate that the spending generally covers the cost of chartered aircraft (Air India One), the official delegation accompanying the Prime Minister, security arrangements, the media contingent, and logistical and operational support required during overseas visits. The PMO also publishes visit-wise expenditure incurred on chartered flights used for the Prime Minister’s foreign visits.

Official hospitality extended during state visits, however, is often borne by the host country in accordance with diplomatic protocol. The PMO also maintains visit-wise details of chartered flight expenditure on its official website, while the overall expenses are borne by the MHA as part of official government expenditure. Which Countries Did PM Modi Visit In 2026? According to the PMO, PM Modi’s official foreign visits in 2026 included Malaysia, Israel, the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Italy, France, Slovakia, Seychelles, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, among others. These visits were undertaken as part of bilateral engagements, multilateral summits and strategic meetings. The expenditure details were disclosed in Parliament in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, offering a year-wise snapshot of the government’s spending on the Prime Minister’s overseas engagements. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Anushka Vats Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom.