Raksha Mantri approves two-fold increase in financial ceiling for Field Commanders to strengthen operational efficiency

• Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh released the revised Delegation of Financial Powers for Defence Services (DFPDS-2026) on 04 June 2026 in New Delhi, doubling (and in some cases more than doubling) financial ceilings for Field Commanders.
• Covers procurement through the Revenue Route exceeding Rs 1.25 lakh crore annually, including medical and works projects.
• Aims at faster contract conclusion, stronger Aatmanirbharta in defence, and accelerated Joint-Service procurement.
• UPSC relevance: GS-III (defence procurement, indigenisation), GS-II (governance/delegation of financial powers).