The Balochistan government has allocated Rs. 144 billion for the Education Department in its Budget 2026-27, marking a 15% increase compared to the previous fiscal year.
The increased allocation reflects the provincial government’s focus on expanding educational opportunities and improving school infrastructure across Balochistan.
Rs. 115 Billion Allocated for School Education
According to budget documents, out of the total education allocation:
🏫 Rs. 115 billion
has been earmarked specifically for the school education sector.
Officials said the funding will support various initiatives aimed at improving educational facilities and strengthening public schools across the province.
Rs. 8 Billion Set Aside for School Upgradation
The government has also allocated:
💰 Rs. 8 billion
for the upgradation of schools in Balochistan.
Under the proposed plan:
- Primary schools will be upgraded to middle schools
- Middle schools will be upgraded to high schools
Officials said the initiative is intended to improve access to higher levels of education, particularly in underserved areas.
Education Department to Get 3,000 New Positions
As part of efforts to strengthen the education sector, the government announced the creation of:
👩🏫 3,000 new positions
in the Education Department.
The additional posts are expected to help improve educational administration and support the delivery of education services across the province.
Cluster Budget Also Increased
The provincial government has also increased the cluster budget from:
📈 Rs. 2.5 billion to Rs. 2.9 billion
The enhanced allocation is aimed at supporting school-level initiatives and improving the management of educational institutions.
Education Declared a Top Priority
During the budget speech, the government described education as one of its key priorities and said measures were being introduced to:
- Improve the quality of education
- Expand access to schools
- Upgrade educational infrastructure
- Strengthen the public education system
The 15% increase in education spending represents one of the major allocations in Balochistan’s Budget 2026-27 and signals continued investment in the province’s education sector.
