Last Updated: 2nd February, 2021 10:35 IST Union Budget 2021-22 Allocates Over ₹18,000 Cr To MEA & ₹7,000 Cr In Aid To 20 Countries The Ministry of External Affairs has been allocated with ₹18,154.73 crore for the financial year 2021-22 in the Union Budget presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman. The Ministry of External Affairs has been allocated with ₹18,154.73 crore for the financial year 2021-22 in the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday. This year allocation is 21 % higher than the estimated ₹15,000 cr for 2020-21. It also includes the aid of ₹7,148.95 crore for 20 countries. "A budget of ₹18154.73 crores has been allocated for MEA for the financial year 2021-22. This budget includes the aid of ₹7635.15 crore to 20 countries, international training programmes and also art and cultural heritage projects, as per the Budget statement".