Summary Rs 550 billion have been allocated for development programme.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Rs 1650 billion Punjab budget for the fiscal year 2016-17 will be presented today (Monday). Punjab Finance Minister Dr Ayesha Ghaus will present the budget in the Punjab Assembly.
According to sources, Rs 550 billion have been allocated for development programme and Rs 18 billion have been earmarked for Energy projects while Rs 40 billion have been allocated for irrigation.
Rs 13.49 billion would be allocated for Higher Education while Rs 0.9 billion will be allocated for Special Education.
For School Education, Rs 22.62 billion have been set aside as Rs 9 billion have been set aside for the repair of damaged school buildings. Rs 6 billion each has been set aside for the laptop scheme and for the provision of facilities at schools. For industries, Rs 3.83 billion have been allocated.
