Chief Minister reviews priorities, stresses people-centric growth and efficient governance
BuzzBytes
Jammu, Jan 20
Ahead of the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, scheduled to begin on February 2, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday initiated pre-budget consultations with key government departments in Jammu, an official spokesperson said.
During the meetings, the Chief Minister reviewed departmental priorities, assessed public needs and emphasised the need to align all proposals with the broader development goals of the Union Territory.
Stressing a people-first approach, Abdullah underlined the importance of efficient service delivery, inclusive growth and balanced development across all regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
Holding the additional charge of the Finance Department, the Chief Minister held detailed deliberations with departments including Power Development, Housing and Urban Development, Finance, Revenue, General Administration, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Tourism, Information, and Information Technology.
The meetings were attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta; Additional Chief Secretary Tourism Ashish Chander Verma; Additional Chief Secretary Power Development Shailendra Kumar; Principal Secretary Finance Santosh D. Vaidya; and administrative secretaries of Housing and Urban Development, General Administration, Information, Revenue, Information Technology, and Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. Senior officers of the Finance Department and other concerned officials were also present.
According to the spokesperson, the consultative process will continue on January 21 and January 22, covering 15 more key departments.
The Budget for the financial year 2026–27 will be presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the Assembly on February 6. This will be the second budget to be presented by him as Chief Minister.
