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Defence R&D (DRDO) vs Technical Education (IITs/NITs) Funding Comparison

Compare budget allocations, cuts, or increases between Defence R&D (DRDO) and Technical Education (IITs/NITs).

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Scheme	Actuals 24-25	BE 25-26	RE 25-26	BE 26-27	Change %
Technical Education (IITs/NITs)	₹ 20,575	₹ 21,664	₹ 21,439	₹ 23,230	+7.2%
Defence R&D (DRDO)	₹ 11,066	₹ 12,193	₹ 11,703	₹ 12,150	-0.4%

BE: Budget EstimatesRE: Revised EstimatesActuals: Finalized Figures

Source: Annual Financial Statement 2026-27, Ministry of Finance, GoI. All figures in ₹ Crore.

Budget Comparison: Defence R&D (DRDO) vs Technical Education (IITs/NITs) Funding | TrueStat