<h1>Parliamentary Panel Highlights 12.94% Budget Cut for Home Affairs, Urges Increased Funding for Security and Infrastructure</h1> A Parliamentary panel has reported that the 2025-26 Budget Estimate for the Ministry of Home Affairs is significantly lower than projected, with a 12.94% reduction in total budget outlay. This affects key areas, including Central Armed Police Forces like CRPF, BSF, and CISF, and police infrastructure projects. The committee expressed concern over potential impacts on modernization and development, particularly in border areas, and recommended the Ministry of Home Affairs seek increased funding from the Ministry of Finance. Additionally, there is a noted decrease in allocations for Union Territories and a shortfall in funding for the National Disaster Response Force.