<h1>Punjab Cabinet Approves Budget Estimates 2025-26; Amends Education Rules for Better Access to Private Schools</h1> The Punjab cabinet approved the Budget Estimates for 2025-26, which will be presented in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on March 26 by the Finance Minister. Additionally, the cabinet agreed to present the Comptroller and Auditor General's report for 2023-24. An amendment to the Punjab Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011, was also approved, removing restrictions that prevented economically weaker section students from directly accessing private school admissions. This amendment aims to enhance educational opportunities for underprivileged students by ensuring 25% of private school seats are reserved for them, promoting access to quality education.