Amritsar, March 29 -- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Saturday unanimously passed Rs.1,487.41-crore budget for the financial year 2026-27, registering a 7.28% increase over the previous year. The budget puts emphasis on improving facilities for devotees, promoting education and expanding welfare initiatives.

The budget session was held at the SGPC headquarters, Teja Singh Samundri Hall, and was presided over by SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, while general secretary Sher Singh Mandwala presented the financial details and outlined allocations across departments and future initiatives.

A major highlight of the budget is the allocation of Rs.33 crore for the construction of new "serais" (accommodation facilities...