Overview: Diplomatic Outreach & Expenditure
Between 2021 and mid‑2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook 33 foreign trips spanning multiple continents, with the government incurring approximately ₹362 crore as the official expenditure.
Annual Breakdown of Costs
The Rajya Sabha was informed that expenses totaled nearly ₹295 crore from 2021 to 2024, while 2025 alone recorded ₹67 crore spent on five nation visits—including France, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. (France: ₹25.6 crore; USA: ₹16.5 crore; Saudi Arabia: ₹15.5 crore; Thailand: ₹4.92 crore; Sri Lanka: ₹4.46 crore.)
Most Expensive Destinations
The February 2025 visit to France topped the list of costly trips. PM Modi’s engagements there included co-chairing an AI summit, inaugurating an Indian consulate in Marseille, and attending memorial ceremonies. The U.S. visit included bilateral talks and meetings with global personalities, including Elon Musk.
Purpose & Scope of Visits
These international travels involved participation in global summits like the AI Action Summit (France), BIMSTEC, QUAD, G7, and BRICS, as well as strategic bilateral meetings to strengthen India’s foreign relations.
Bills Still Under Settlement
Expenses for additional 2025 trips to countries including Canada (G7 summit), Brazil (BRICS), Mauritius, and others are yet to be finalized and therefore excluded from the ₹362 crore total.
Quick Facts & Timeline
- Total trips (2021‑2025): 33
- Total expenditure: ₹362 crore
- 2025 (so far): ₹67 crore spent on five visits
- Highest‑cost trip: France – ₹25.59 crore
- Other 2025 visits: USA (₹16.5 cr), Saudi Arabia (₹15.54 cr), Thailand (₹4.92 cr), Sri Lanka (₹4.46 cr)
Trivia & Quiz Insight
Trivia fans: How many foreign trips did PM Modi make between 2021 and 2025? Answer: 33 trips, costing nearly ₹362 crore. And which 2025 destination was the most expensive? Answer: France (~₹25.6 crore).
Source: Theprint