Punjab Budget 2023-24: Key highlights

TCN Service/Chandigarh

State Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has presented Punjab budget 2023-24 which focuses on education (Rs 2,000 grants to +1, +2 students), agri and health sectors.

Cheema said, “the AAP Government taking a cue from Sir Guru Ravidass Ji’s Be-gam Pura concept, has resolved to ceaselessly work towards creation of a “Rangla Punjab.”

He stated that while consolidating the gains and expanding the focus sectors of Good Governance, Health and Education, the central themes for this year would be to:

(a) Concentrate on boosting farmer & labourers income through promotion of agriculture & allied activities;

(b) Create a conducive environment for industrial promotion;

(c) Prioritize infrastructural development through judicious capital 5 spending, to have a holistic multiplier effect on the economy; and

(d) Strengthen the State Finances- augment additional resources through asset monetization and expenditure rationalisation.

Click here to read full Punjab Budget 2023-24 (Punjabi): https://finance.punjab.gov.in/uploads/10Mar2023/Budget_Speech_Punjabi.pdf

Click here to read full budget (Hindi): https://finance.punjab.gov.in/uploads/10Mar2023/Budget_Speech_Hindi.pdf