Punjab Budget 2026-27: FM Cheema Proposes ₹11,577 Cr for Home Affairs
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Punjab Budget: FM Cheema Proposes Rs 11,577 Cr for Home Affairs, Boosts Security
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News18•08-03-2026, 18:30
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.