The government of India spends a major share, nearly 50%, of its budget on interest, defence, subsidies, health and education. The remaining is spent on funds for various ministries and states, paying pensions and salaries to its employees, government schemes, the welfare of women, children marginalised communities and development of agriculture and rural areas. The government also spends a large sum of money on capital expenditure. Nearly 16% of the total expenditure is devoted to the creation of capital.