The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has been allocated Rs 4,551.94 crore in the Union Budget 2026–27, with a significant portion having been marked for Prasar Bharati, India’s public broadcaster, along with support for talent development in animation, visual effects and gaming, and for strengthening the community radio movement.
The Budget has also allocated Rs 1,476.83 crore for information and publicity, as per media reports, compared to the revised estimate of Rs 1,207.67 crore for 2025–26.
Overall, the total allocation for the Information and Broadcasting Ministry has stood at Rs 4,551.94 crore for 2026–27, as against the revised estimate of Rs 6,103.02 crore for the previous financial year.
