Punjab Budget: FM Cheema Proposes Rs 11,577 Cr for Home Affairs, Boosts Security

• Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema proposed Rs 11,577 crore for the Home Affairs, Justice, and Jails department in the 2026-27 budget.
• The allocation emphasizes strengthening institutional capacity, technology-driven surveillance, and prison security to ensure robust law and order.
• Key initiatives include 2,367 CCTV cameras in border districts, the Emergency Response Support System-Dial-112, and the 'Sadak Surakhya Force' for road safety.
• Prison security is being enhanced with V-Kavach 2.0 jammer systems and AI-based CCTV surveillance, with Rs 535 crore allocated for modernization.
• The government aims to dismantle organised criminal networks, improve road safety, and reduce emergency response times across the state.