Lahore’s district administration has requested more than Rs. 1.017 billion in supplementary funding for the three-day Basant festival on March 12, 13, and 14, 2027.
The administration has sent a summary to the Punjab Home Department seeking the funds. The money would cover security, traffic control, emergency response, cleanliness and other festival arrangements.
The Chief Traffic Officer has requested Rs. 461.8 million for security and traffic arrangements. Meanwhile, the proposal earmarks Rs. 200 million for the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab.
It also recommends Rs. 199.8 million for the district administration to cover emergencies and unexpected expenses.
The Punjab Mass Transit Authority has sought Rs. 98.9 million for festival-related preparations. Separately, Lahore’s DIG Operations has requested Rs. 28.6 million for security measures.
The proposed funding includes Rs. 18.5 million for the Walled City of Lahore Authority. In addition, the Lahore Waste Management Company would receive Rs. 5.5 million to maintain cleanliness during the celebrations.
Civil Defense has requested Rs. 3.36 million. Rescue 1122 has also sought Rs. 600,000 for emergency response arrangements.
Authorities plan to use the funds to set up control rooms, checkpoints and field camps. They will also monitor rooftops during the festival.
Other planned measures include traffic management, rescue operations, medical assistance and sanitation. Public awareness campaigns also form part of the preparations.
Furthermore, the city’s district management will act against anyone manufacturing, selling or using banned kites and kite strings.
According to reports, the proposed funding would set the overall spending ceiling for the arrangements while any unused money will be returned to the government.
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