CM Omar Abdullah leads historic budget consultations, ensures people's voices shape development priorities: LG

Srinagar, Mar 03: Praising Omar Abdullah, Lieutenant Governor, Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the chief minister has ‘for the first time’ personally chaired meetings for all twenty districts, separately, engaging directly with elected representatives to understand their aspirations, regional needs, and development priorities in budget formulation.

“The voices of the people are again shaping the allocation of resources and the prioritization of development goals. This budget is a true celebration of democracy-an expression of the dreams and expectations of every household, every community, and every region of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said, during his speech in the legislative assembly.

Sinha said this marks a moment of renewal and empowerment, where the collective efforts of the people's representatives are shaping the future of this land.

“This budget represents a new era of participatory governance, ensuring that the needs and aspirations of the common man remain at the heart of policy making,” he added.