Rs 15.42b allocated for Environment & Climate Change sector in FY2026-27

LAHORE, Jun 16 (APP): The Punjab government has allocated Rs 15.42 billion for the Environment and Climate Change sector in the fiscal year 2026–27.

According to official budget documents released on Tuesday, the allocation will support 34 development projects, including 30 ongoing schemes and four new initiatives.

For new schemes, Rs 910 million has been earmarked. Major allocations include Rs 452 million for the deployment of anti-smog guns with electric trucks for air quality management, Rs 200 million each for the Lahore Air Improvement Framework and the strengthening of the Environmental Monitoring, Analysis and Data Management System in EPA laboratories across Punjab, and Rs 58 million for strengthening environmental digital governance in the province.

For ongoing schemes, Rs 14.51 billion has been allocated. Key projects include Rs 200.5 million for the construction of an Environment Complex in Sargodha, Rs 198 million for the construction of an Environment Complex in Faisalabad, Rs 1.5 billion for the establishment of a Climate Observatory in Punjab, and Rs 350 million for the establishment of the Environment Protection Force in 10 zones of Punjab, including Lahore.

The allocation reflects the provincial government’s focus on improving air quality management, strengthening environmental monitoring systems, addressing climate-related challenges and enhancing environmental governance across Punjab.