Punjab Budget Session 2025 Live Updates: No new tax announcement, no allocation for monthly financial aid to women
The Budget speech has been concluded and the house is adjourned till Thursday 10 am
A budget of Rs 11,560 cr budget has been allotted for Home affairs, jail and justice department.
AI controlled CCTV installation in central jails
100 crore is proposed for construction, renovation and upgradation of basic infrastructure of jails
1650 cr budget for Universities and Constituent colleges
Samagra Sikhya Abhiyan: ₹1,240 crore
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana: ₹466 crore
Free books: ₹75 crore
Punjab Budget Session 2025 Live Updates: Punjab Finance Minister presented the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 totalling Rs 2.36 lakh crore with the theme 'Badalda Punjab'.
This marks the fourth budget presented by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, and it prioritises the state’s ongoing efforts to fight drugs under the 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh' banner.
Cheema also announced that the government is going to carry out the first ever 'drug census' across the state. The census will cover every household across the state to collect data on the prevalence of drug use, the usage of de-addiction centers, and the socio-economic conditions of affected families. This data will help the government create a more effective and scientific approach to eliminating the drug problem in Punjab.
Finance minister further said that the revenue deficit and fiscal deficit are expected to be reduced to 2.51% and 3.84% respectively by the end of the 2025-26 financial year.
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