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What projects is my government investing in Amritsar?

Every tracked government-money announcement directed at Amritsar — themes, programs, levels of government, and the largest verifiable amounts.

Summary

Public money is aimed mainly at basic city-building. Across 178 announcements, urban housing leads with 31 and transport with 24; large commitments have included Smart City development, BRTS and a sewage treatment plant.

WATCH Watch whether housing, transport, water and sewage projects move from allocation to visible delivery.
Themes
Money trail — largest place-directed
DateThemeLevelAmountWhat
2013-03ReligionNationalRs 806.08 croreThe Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee passed its interim budget of Rs 806.08 crore for 2013-14, with major allocations to repair and construct gurdwaras…
2016-09EducationNationalRs 734.28 croreCAG audit found that Rs 734.28 crore of the centrally sponsored Mid-Day Meal Scheme was released during 2010-15 instead of the Rs 17.01 crore
2018-06OtherNational590 CrorePunjab tourism minister announced a 590 crore grant from the central government to the Punjab department for international tourism facilities in Amritsar
2017-08WaterState / ProvinceRupees 556.90 crorePunjab government allocated Rs 556.90 crore for Smart City development in Amritsar
2013-11TransportNationalRupees 523.85 croreThe Indian government approved a Rs 523.85-crore road project under the National Highways Development Project Phase 2 to widen the Jalandhar-Amritsar sect
2018-04TransportLocalRs 500 croreThe Amritsar city government decided to fully operate the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) project by September 2018, with over Rs 500 crore already pumped into…
2018-01Urban HousingNational500 CroreThe Indian Centre released 500 crore under the Smart City Mission to Amritsar, Ludhiana and Jalandhar for sewage system rehabilitation and stormed water supply…
2015-01Culture HeritageNationalRs 500 croreThe Indian government launched the HRIDAY project to preserve and revive cultural heritage in 12
2026-03OtherLocal481.19 crore INRThe Municipal Corporation of Amritsar passed its 2026-27 budget of Rs 481.19 crore with nearly 66% earmarked for establishment costs, 30% for development…
2013-09TransportState / ProvinceRs 469.54 crorePunjab government approved a Rs 469.54 crore contract for the Bus Rapid Transport System to be completed by February 2014
Most recent announcements
DateThemeLevelAmountWhat
2026-05ReligionState / Province17.72 CrorePunjab state government allocated 17.72 crore for development works at Bhagwan Valmiki Ji Tirath Sthal including painting, polishing, pillar repairs, and…
2026-05AgricultureState / ProvinceRs 17,500 per hectarPunjab government announced a Rs 17,500 per hectare subsidy to encourage farmers to switch from water-intensive paddy cultivation to Kharif maize during the…
2026-04TransportState / Province57.80 CrorePunjab government announced a budget of 57.80 crore to upgrade 121 roads across 137 km in Amritsar
2026-03OtherLocal481.19 crore INRThe Municipal Corporation of Amritsar passed its 2026-27 budget of Rs 481.19 crore with nearly 66% earmarked for establishment costs, 30% for development…
2026-03ReligionNational1,487.41 CroreThe Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee passed a budget of 1,487.41 crore for FY 2026-27, representing a 7.2% increase over the previous year
2026-03Economy IndustryState / ProvinceRs 111.16 croreIndia's government launched a one-time settlement scheme to settle VAT dues with substantial interest and penalties for businesses
2026-03Urban HousingLocalRs 36.61 croreThe Jammu and Kashmir government allocated Rs 36.61 crore for FY 2025–26 to seven housing projects in Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Amritsar and Chandigarh to…
2026-03Urban HousingLocalRupees 36.61 croreThe Jammu and Kashmir government approved Rs 36.61 crore for housing expansion projects across multiple cities including Mumbai, Amritsar, and Chandigarh under…
2026-03Urban HousingLocalRs 36.61 croreThe Jammu and Kashmir government allocated Rs 36.61 crore for FY 2025-26 to seven housing projects in Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Amritsar, and Chandigarh to…
2026-02Urban HousingNational54.40 crore INRAIT cancelled a tender worth 54.40 crore INR for beautification of Ranjit Avenue and C-Block locality in Amritsar
Deeper civic analysis
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Problems vs money in Amritsar

Each theme's share of civic REPORTS vs its share of funding ANNOUNCEMENTS — the gap is where reported harm and public money diverge

Crime, Police & Securityproblem 52.7% · money 4.8%
Welfare & Socialproblem 1.1% · money 5.3%
Public Healthproblem 2.7% · money 8.3%
Education & Skillsproblem 0.2% · money 7.9%
Roads & Transportproblem 10.0% · money 18.9%
Economy, Industry & Jobsproblem 0.2% · money 9.2%
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Public money in Amritsar — by theme

228 funding announcements naming Amritsar

Transport43announcements
Urban & Housing31announcements
Water22announcements
Other21announcements
Health19announcements
Education18announcements
Religion13announcements
Social Welfare12announcements
Defence & Security11announcements
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How the money moves in Amritsar

Budget Allocation79type
Other42type
Contract35type
Grant25type
Disbursement14type
Waiver12type
Loan9type
Subsidy8type
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Who funds Amritsar — level of government

State Province127announcements
National71announcements
Local30announcements
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Largest money directed to Amritsar

Announcements whose location or recipient is this place · headline USD estimate (often scheme-wide) · year in name

Urban & Housing · 2013$245M
Urban & Housing · 2013$240M
Urban & Housing · 2012$213M
Water · 2021$210M
Urban & Housing · 2013$200M
School of Eminence · 2023$192M
SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi · 2025$180M
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Funding announcements naming Amritsar over time

2026: 122016202612

amounts are announcement headlines — shown, never summed

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