The Indian government has disclosed that Rs 259 crore has been spent on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign trips over the past three years. This information was provided in the Rajya Sabha in response to a question raised by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the expenses incurred by Indian embassies in arranging these visits, including costs related to hotels, transportation, and logistics.
PM Modi’s Foreign Visits (2022-2024)
According to the data shared, PM Modi made a total of 38 foreign trips, covering 34 countries, with multiple visits to some destinations. Here is a year-wise breakdown:
Foreign Trips in 2022 (8 Countries)
- Visited Countries: Germany, Denmark, France, Nepal, Japan, UAE, Uzbekistan, Indonesia
- Total Travel Expenses: Rs 55.82 crore
- Notable Expenses:
- Germany (June) – Rs 14.47 crore
- Japan (September) – Rs 7.08 crore
- France (May) – Rs 1.95 crore
Foreign Trips in 2023 (10 Countries)
- Visited Countries: Papua New Guinea, Australia, Japan, USA, Egypt, France, UAE, South Africa, Greece, Indonesia
- Total Travel Expenses: Rs 93.63 crore
- Notable Expenses:
- USA (June) – Rs 22.89 crore
- Japan (May-November) – Rs 17.19 crore
- France (July) – Rs 13.74 crore
Foreign Trips in 2024 (16 Countries)
- Visited Countries: UAE, Qatar, Bhutan, Italy, Austria, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Brunei, USA, Singapore, Lao PDR, Nigeria, Brazil, Guyana, Kuwait
- Total Travel Expenses: Rs 109.51 crore
- Notable Expenses:
- Italy (June) – Rs 14.36 crore
- USA (September) – Rs 15.33 crore
- Russia (October) – Rs 10.74 crore
Comparing Travel Expenses: PM Modi vs. Former PM Manmohan Singh
The government also provided details on foreign travel expenses incurred during Dr. Manmohan Singh’s tenure as Prime Minister. Some of the major expenses from 2011-2013 included:
- USA (2011): Rs 10.74 crore
- Russia (2013): Rs 9.95 crore
- France (2011): Rs 8.33 crore
- Germany (2013): Rs 6.02 crore
While PM Modi’s international visits have been significantly more frequent, his government maintains that these trips are crucial for diplomatic engagements, trade agreements, and strengthening India’s global presence.
Conclusion
Over the past three years, PM Modi’s international trips have amounted to Rs 259 crore, covering 34 countries with multiple visits to key strategic partners. The government has defended these expenses, stating that high-level diplomatic engagements are vital for India’s global influence and economic partnerships.
With India’s increasing role in global affairs, foreign trips by the Prime Minister remain a key aspect of international diplomacy, fostering trade relations, investment opportunities, and geopolitical alliances.
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