Punjab’s Budget Today: ₹1,000 for Women, 22,000 Jobs for Youth Announcement Expected

Punjab’s Budget Today: ₹1,000 for Women, 22,000 Jobs for Youth Announcement Expected

Chandigarh: March 8, 2026
AAP government presents its fifth and final budget for five-year term today—expected over ₹2.50 lakh crore. First time on Sunday, coinciding with International Women’s Day.

Major Gift for Women

Eyeing 2027 assembly polls, government may activate biggest poll guarantee: ₹1,000 monthly to state women. Timed for Women’s Day as empowerment/fulfillment of promise.​

Employment Boost for Youth

Special youth focus: 22,000 new govt jobs.

• ~17,000 in Social Security/Women-Child Development.

• Punjab Police: 3,298 constables (process started).
  Claims: 63,000+ jobs given in past 4 years.

No New Taxes

Election year—no new taxes on public. Focus: fiscal management, revenue growth via 86% Excise rise, GST collections.

Other Highlights

• Industry/Power: New policy, cheap electricity for industrial boom.

• Live Broadcast: Big screens in all 117 assembly segments for direct viewing.​

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