CM Omar: Budget Reforms To Continue Despite Fiscal Constraints

2026-01-12 09:03:42

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that despite fiscal constraints, the government would continue with the budget framework initiated last year, ensure the progress of ongoing schemes, and introduce new initiatives to keep development on track.

He also dismissed allegations of discrimination with Jammu over the proposed National Law University (NLU), questioning why similar concerns were not raised earlier when premier institutes like the IIT and IIM were established in the region.

Talking to reporters here after chairing a comprehensive review meeting of the Jammu district, the chief minister said January and February are not the right time to take big decisions as any allocation made now would lapse in March.

“We have made a review in the meeting. Major decisions will be incorporated in next year's Budget. A significant portion of the funds allotted to the district has already been utilised while we are fixing minor gaps,” the chief minister said.

Abdullah walked nearly half-a-kilometre to the venue of the meeting at the deputy commissioner's office from his official residence at Wazarat Road. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Cabinet ministers, Chief Secretary Atal Dhuloo and MLAs of the Jammu district.

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