Archive · 17 Sep 2025
PM Modi's International Travel: Cost and Diplomacy Scrutinized
Imagine the Prime Minister travels to other countries a lot.
These trips are for important meetings and to make deals.
It costs a lot of money, like a really big shopping spree.
Some people are talking about how much it costs and if it's worth it.
The government says these trips are to help India, but some people want to know exactly how the money is spent.
They want to make sure everything is open and clear.
Prime Minister Modi has undertaken numerous international trips.
These visits aim to enhance India's role on the global stage.
The trips have resulted in trade, security, and cultural deals.
The cost of these trips has been a subject of debate and scrutiny.
Figures on the costs come from government replies to inquiries.
- Who
- Prime Minister Modi
- What
- International travels and related expenses
- When
- From May 2022 to December 2024
- Where
- Various countries, particularly the US
- Why
- To reinforce strategic engagements
- Focus
- Prime Minister Modi's international travels
- Cost (May 2022 - Dec 2024)
- Over Rs 258 crore
- Most Expensive Trip
- US visit in June 2023 (Rs 22.9 crore)
- US Visits (Since 2014 - Estimated)
- Rs 117.05 crore (excluding 2016 & 2017)
- Source of Data
- Replies from Ministry of External Affairs