The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the largest of the CAPFs with over 3.25 lakh personnel, has been allocated Rs 35,147 crore for the upcoming fiscal, a slight increase from the revised estimate of Rs 34,328 crore for 2024-25
The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) have received a modest increase in their budgetary allocations for the financial year 2025-26. These forces, responsible for guarding India’s borders and maintaining internal security, continue to be a priority in the Union Budget.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the largest of the CAPFs with over 3.25 lakh personnel, has been allocated Rs 35,147 crore for the upcoming fiscal, a slight increase from the revised estimate of Rs 34,328 crore for 2024-25. The CRPF plays a critical role in countering Left Wing Extremism (LWE), with over one lakh personnel deployed in LWE-affected regions. The force is also tasked with eliminating naxalism by March 2026.
The Border Security Force (BSF), responsible for safeguarding India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, has been allocated Rs 28,231 crore, up from Rs 27,895 crore in the previous year. With a strength of around 2.65 lakh personnel, the BSF plays a crucial role in border security and counter-infiltration operations.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which protects vital infrastructure such as airports, power plants, and the Parliament House, has received an allocation of ₹16,084 crore, compared to Rs 15,272 crore in 2024-25.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), which guards the Line of Actual Control (LAC) along the India-China border, has been allocated ₹10,370 crore, slightly higher than last year’s ₹9,861 crore. Similarly, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), responsible for securing India’s borders with Nepal and Bhutan, will receive ₹10,237 crore, up from ₹9,834 crore.
Among the elite forces, the National Security Guard (NSG), India’s premier counter-terrorism unit, has been allocated Rs 1,274 crore, an increase from Rs 1,196 crore in the previous fiscal. The Assam Rifles, responsible for securing the Myanmar border, will receive Rs 7,855 crore, up from Rs 1,196 crore in 2024-25.
The budgetary hike reflects the government’s commitment to national security and the welfare of security personnel. While the increase in funding is not drastic, it ensures the continued modernisation and operational efficiency of the CAPFs, reinforcing their ability to tackle security challenges across the country.
