Defence Sector Claims Nearly Half of State Salaries

Abstract

According to the 2023 Budget Estimates, 15% of total recurrent expenditure of the government will be spent on salaries for government employees for the year 2023. As of 2023, the defence sector is estimated to claim nearly half (48%) of state salaries. As per the 2023 budget estimates, personal emoluments consist of: salaries and wages, Overtime and Holiday payments, and other allowances.