The Punjab government has announced plans to raise ₹1,500 crore through State Development Loans (SDLs) as part of its financial management and budgetary requirements. The borrowed funds are expected to support infrastructure development, welfare schemes, and other ongoing public expenditure while ensuring the smooth functioning of various government projects across the state.
The decision has sparked criticism from opposition parties, which have expressed concerns over Punjab’s increasing debt burden and its long-term fiscal sustainability. In response, the state government has maintained that the borrowing is a routine financial measure aimed at meeting developmental needs and managing expenditure without disrupting essential public services.
