Punjab presents slew of demands to boost infra at pre-budget meeting with Sitharaman

Punjab has requested Rs 1,000 crore from the Centre to bolster border security and police infrastructure. The state also sought industrial incentives, restoration of NABARD's ST-SAO limit, and funds for road connectivity, a new Vande Bharat train, crop residue management, and paddy diversification. Additional requests included increased funding for rural housing, the National Health Mission, and urban transportation.