LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 16th Jun, 2026) The Punjab government has allocated Rs 2.5 billion for women development sector
in the fiscal year 2026-27, reaffirming its commitment to women’s empowerment,
economic inclusion and social welfare.
According to budget documents issued here on Tuesday, the allocation will be utilized
for nine development projects, including seven ongoing schemes and two new initiatives
aimed at enhancing women’s participation in economic and social activities across
the province.
Of the total allocation, Rs 902.2 million have been earmarked for ongoing projects,
while more than Rs 1.5 billion will be spent on two new schemes. The new initiatives
include the establishment of “Women’s Empowerment through Communication and
Enterprise” at an estimated cost of Rs 97.
7 million, while Rs 1.5 billion have been
allocated for Punjab Women Empowerment Programme.
Among the ongoing projects, Rs 160 million have been allocated for economic empowerment
initiatives for rural women in the textile sector. An amount of Rs 173.8 million have been
earmarked for the reconstruction of Working Women Hostel in Gujranwala, while Rs 101.4 million
will be utilized for the Strategic Planning and Implementation Unit.
The allocation reflects the provincial government’s focus on improving economic opportunities,
institutional support and welfare facilities for women, enabling them to play a more active role
in the province’s socio-economic development.
