Punjab Budget 2026-27 Allocates Rs 19,279 Crore for Education and Rs 11,577 Crore for Security

Punjab's 2026-27 budget allocates Rs 19,279 crore to education, emphasizing infrastructure upgrades, digital classrooms, and a new university, alongside a Rs 11,577 crore provision for home affairs focusing on enhanced security, technology-driven surveillance, and prison modernization. Additionally, Rs 287 crore is dedicated to defense and strategic sector skills development, including new training institutes and welfare initiatives for ex-servicemen, reflecting the state's integrated approach to education, security, and defense sector growth.