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Punjab Announces ₹2.60 Lakh Crore Budget Focused on Welfare and Development
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🗓 07 Aug 2026, 09:07 AM
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The Punjab government unveiled a ₹2.60 lakh crore budget, prioritizing welfare schemes and developmental projects.
The Punjab government today announced a ₹2.60 lakh crore budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The allocation is aimed at strengthening welfare programmes across the state, including healthcare, education and social security. Developmental projects such as infrastructure upgrades, rural connectivity and industrial growth are also highlighted in the plan. The budget reflects the administration’s commitment to balanced growth and inclusive development.