Punjab Budget LIVE Updates: No new taxes; 150 units free power

Punjab’s Aam Aadmi Party on Monday presented its maiden budget of Rs 1.55 lakh crore. No new taxes have been imposed and the focus of the budget has been on education, health and agriculture sectors.

Though the AAP government has not made any provisions or announcement for implementing its promise of Rs 1,000 allowance for each woman over 18, the government reiterated its commitment to provide 300 units of free power to all.