Omar Abdullah Engages Key Departments for Upcoming Budget

Synopsis

On February 26, Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led pre-Budget meetings with key government departments as part of the preparations for the budget presentation scheduled on March 7. The focus is to align proposals with developmental priorities and address public aspirations.

Key Takeaways

Chief Minister convened pre-Budget meetings.
Focus on aligning sector priorities with government agenda.
Emphasis on inclusive development and transparent governance.
Optimization of budget allocations for key sectors.
Engagement with diverse stakeholders for budget input.

Jammu, Feb 26 (NationPress) In preparation for the forthcoming budget presentation set for March 7, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, convened a series of pre-Budget discussions with crucial government departments on Tuesday to finalize proposals for the new Budget.

According to an official statement, the meetings aimed to assess sector-specific priorities and ensure alignment with the government’s development agenda.

Further engagements are planned in the upcoming days with additional departments expected to provide briefings to the Chief Minister.

During these consultations, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stressed the importance of a pragmatic and growth-focused budget that meets public expectations and bolsters critical economic sectors.

He reaffirmed the administration's dedication to inclusive development, transparent governance, and the efficient use of public resources, as highlighted in the statement.

The discussions encompassed both Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Revenue Expenditure (RevEx), emphasizing the optimization of budget allocations for infrastructure development, social welfare initiatives, and enhancements in service delivery.

The Chief Minister instructed departments to prioritize key projects, expedite ongoing efforts, and ensure the timely execution of development schemes.

As part of the budget preparation, he has previously engaged extensively with public representatives across all 20 districts, including DDC chairpersons and MLAs.

Moreover, interactions with stakeholders from various sectors such as industry, trade, travel, academia, tourism, sports, agriculture, and horticulture were also conducted.

These engagements are designed to integrate diverse perspectives into the budget, ensuring the government’s financial strategy aligns with the public’s needs and aspirations, as stated.

With Tuesday's meetings addressing eight major departments, the pre-Budget process is in full operation.

The Chief Minister will maintain meetings with additional government departments in the coming days to gather insights and finalize budget allocations.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also oversees the Finance portfolio, is closely monitoring the process to guarantee that the upcoming budget embodies the government’s vision for a thriving Jammu and Kashmir.

The Budget is set to be presented in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on March 7 during the Budget Session commencing from March 3.