J&K Budget 2026-27: CM Omar Abdullah Chairs Key Pre-Budget Consultations with Stakeholders in Srinagar

SRINAGAR, JANUARY 23, 2026 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presided over a high-level pre-budget consultation meeting at the Civil Secretariat today to gather vital inputs for the Jammu and Kashmir Budget 2026–27.

Attended by cabinet ministers and top administrative secretaries, the session served as a collaborative platform for industrialists, hoteliers, agriculturists, and entrepreneurs to voice their suggestions for the upcoming fiscal year.

Chief Minister Abdullah emphasized that these interactions are essential for shaping a responsive policy framework and ensuring that resource allocation aligns with the actual needs of diverse sectors.

He reiterated his government’s commitment to presenting a people-friendly budget that reflects public aspirations while promoting inclusive economic growth.

Assuring the participants that their feedback would be carefully evaluated for feasibility, the Chief Minister noted that such consultations are crucial for addressing economic challenges and building a pragmatic roadmap for the Union Territory’s development.