Q. In which year zero base budgeting was first used in India?
Answer: 1987
Notes: Zero-based budgeting in India was introduced in 1983 by the Ministry of Science and Technology. The phrase 'Zero Base Budgeting' means without using any credit, and without spending any money on the inputs purchased. ' Budget estimates are built around what is needed for the upcoming period, whether the budget is higher or lower than the previous one.

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