Punjab is advancing into a new era of growth thanks to unprecedented central government support since 2014.
Financial Boost
Prof. Sar chand Singh Khiala notes that tax devolution and grants totaling lakhs of crores have fueled Punjab’s progress. For FY 2026–27, ₹30,464 crore in tax shares is budgeted, with ₹10,576 crore grants in 2025–26. From 2014–2026, the state received ₹1.66 lakh crore in tax devolution and ₹1.32 lakh crore in grants.
Infrastructure Surge
Interest-free loans worth ₹6,157 crore (2020–21 to Jan 2026) aid capital projects. Over 4,264 km of national highways built by June 2025; five greenfield corridors (₹29,000 crore) and Bharatmala Phase-1 (1,764 km, ₹58,875 crore) underway. Punjab is 100% railway electrified, with Vande Bharat trains, 12 new projects (1,158 km, ₹19,843 crore), and 366 ROBs/RUBs since 2014.
Connectivity Gains
RCS-Udan activates airports in Bathinda, Ludhiana, Adampur, Pathankot; new Adampur terminal operational. Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (1,337 km Ludhiana-Sonnagar) boosts logistics. Smart Cities include Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana; NICDP spurs Rajpura-Patiala industry.
Health and Welfare
AIIMS Bathinda, PGIMER satellite, new colleges strengthen healthcare. Flagship schemes like Jan Dhan, Ujjwala, Ayushman Bharat, PM Kisan, Jal Jeevan Mission benefit millions directly.
Tangible Transformation
Roads, rails, airports, and welfare schemes reshape Punjab’s economy, proving development reaches everyday lives through center-state synergy.
