Defence & welfare drive

The Narendra Modi government plans to pump around Rs 12.61 lakh crore into the economy over seven years. Understanding where this money will be spent provides an insight into the government's thinking and priorities. An analysis by Business Standard shows that three key sectors will get the third-largest chunk of this investment. In the third of a five-part series on sector-wise break-up of the investment plan, Business Standard takes a look at judiciary, welfare & defence spending