The Punjab government has allocated Rs148 billion under the development budget for the education sector in the fiscal year 2025–26.

Presenting the provincial budget in the Punjab Assembly, Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman announced a series of initiatives aimed at uplifting the educational landscape.

The allocation includes funding for new projects, expansion of existing programmes, and substantial support for infrastructure development and student scholarships.

A key highlight of the education budget is the earmarking of Rs15 billion for merit-based scholarships for high-achieving students. In addition, the government has decided to continue the Undergraduate Scholarship Programme with an allocation of Rs5.9 billion, enabling thousands of deserving university students to pursue higher education.

“Inclusion, accessibility, and excellence remain at the heart of our education policy,” the minister said, emphasising the importance of investing in the youth to drive long-term provincial progress.

To meet the growing infrastructural demands in public schools, the budget includes Rs40 billion for the construction of additional classrooms across Punjab. This move is expected to ease overcrowding and enhance the learning environment in government schools, especially in underserved rural areas.

Furthermore, a Rs35 billion allocation has been made for the Education Delivery Programme, which aims to improve learning outcomes, teacher training, and the overall delivery of education services throughout the province.