Jammu, Jan 27 (KNS) ; Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday held wide-ranging pre-budget consultations with stakeholders from Jammu division as the state government worked to finalise its financial blueprint for the coming fiscal, officials said.
Official sources told news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) the marathon meeting at the Civil Secretariat here deliberated on measures to strengthen infrastructure, create livelihood opportunities and boost key sectors of the region's economy.
CM Omar Abdullah emphasised his administration's commitment to a "balanced and inclusive" development model that addresses regional aspirations and ensures equitable growth across the state, the officials said.
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The consultations with representatives from trade, industry, agriculture, tourism and social sectors are part of the government's outreach to incorporate grassroots feedback into the budget-making process, they added.
The exercise is aimed at shaping a "people-centric" budget that acts as a catalyst for stability and equitable growth in Jammu and Kashmir, the officials further said. (KNS)