<h1>Defense Budget Boost: Rs. 2,29,000 Crore with Extra Funds for Modernization, Pension, and Border Railways Development.</h1> The defence budget has been increased to Rs. 2,29,000 crore, with an additional Rs. 5,000 crore allocated for modernization. An extra Rs. 1,000 crore is designated to address pension disparities under the one rank one pension policy. The budget also includes Rs. 1,000 crore for developing the railway system in border areas. The Finance Minister highlighted the need for modernization to enhance the armed forces' effectiveness in safeguarding national interests and announced plans to streamline the procurement process for efficiency and speed.