noun
interests of a ministry; departmental interests
Refers to the interests or benefit of a government ministry or department, often used in political or administrative contexts.
省益を優先するあまり、国民の利益が後回しにされることがある。
When too much priority is given to departmental interests, the public interest can be put on the back burner.
その政策は省益に反すると省内で批判された。
The policy was criticized within the ministry as being against its interests.