The Indian government disclosed that ₹550 crore has been spent on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits since 2021, with ₹74.58 crore spent so far in 2026. The expenditure includes trips to key countries such as the US, UK, France, China, and Japan, reflecting the government's allocation for diplomatic travel over the past five years, according to a parliamentary reply.
The Ministry of External Affairs provided a detailed breakdown of the costs during a parliamentary session. In 2025 alone, the expenditure on PM Modi's visits to 23 countries amounted to over ₹180 crore. The government also reported spending ₹109 crore in 2024, ₹93 crore in 2023, ₹55 crore in 2022, and ₹36 crore in 2021. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita delivered the figures in response to queries in the Rajya Sabha.
These figures highlight the scale of India's diplomatic engagements under PM Modi's leadership, with significant resources allocated to foreign visits. The spending pattern shows an increase in recent years, particularly in 2025, which saw the highest expenditure. This level of investment in international diplomacy is notable compared to previous administrations and underscores India's active foreign policy stance.
The government’s detailed disclosure in Parliament provides transparency on the costs associated with high-level diplomatic travel. The next official update on foreign visit expenditures will likely come with the annual budget disclosures or subsequent parliamentary sessions, offering further insight into the government's international engagement strategy.
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