Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 10: National Conference Additional General Secretary and Former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today termed the J&K Budget 2025-26, presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, as a bold and people-centric financial roadmap despite the economic challenges inherited from the previous regime.
Addressing a public meeting, the NC leader said, “Despite empty coffers, the government has taken a big leap forward in fulfilling its election promises, demonstrating its commitment to public welfare and inclusive development.”
Sadhotra particularly lauded two key provisions in the budget, 200 units of free electricity per month for domestic consumers and 10 kg of free Ration for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families, as major relief measures for economically weaker sections.
“These initiatives reflect the National Conference’s commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring basic necessities like power and food security for the needy people,” he said.
Sadhotra said, “To support the agricultural community, the budget provides for interest-free crop loans and subsidies on fertilizers besides irrigation facilities to ensure uninterrupted water supply for farming activities, which will go a long way in giving boost to growth and fillip to farmer’s economy.”
He also lauded the proposal of launching special training initiatives to equip youth with modern skills, enhancing their employability in both government and private sectors besides extension of universal health insurance coverage for BPL families, ensuring that economically weaker sections to receive free medical treatment.
“The National Conference led government under Omar Abdullah is dedicated to holistic development and people-first governance. We always stood for the rights and welfare of the people and has chartered a mission to build a prosperous and self-reliant Jammu and Kashmir,” he added.
The NC leader urged the people to strengthen the National Conference to enable it to continue serving the people and fulfilling their aspirations.
Among others who were present during the meeting included Mohd Ayub Malik, Ch Naresh Bittu, Raghbir Singh, Randhir Singh, Ashwani Charak, Devinder Mehta, Ch Hameed, Devinder Singh, Maheshwar Chalotra, Vishwajeet Singh, Sahil Singh Chib, Dharam Pal Kundal, Sohan Singh, Charan Jeet Singh, Zakir Hussain, Suresh Sharma and Pardeep Sharma.
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