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Omar reviews implementation of J&K Budget announcements, stresses timely execution

Srinagar, May 7 (UNI) Concluding the discussions in the follow-up meeting held to review the Budget announcements for implementation during 2026–27, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the second round of meetings to fast-track implementation of key Budget initiatives, with a focus on timely delivery of welfare measures for the people of Jammu and Kashmir at the Civil Secretariat.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana, Javid Dar and Satish Sharma; Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Administrative Secretaries, senior officers of the Finance Department, heads of departments and other concerned officials.
At the outset, Additional Chief Secretary Finance, Shailendra Kumar, briefed the Chief Minister and presented the status of various Budget announcements across departments under different grants, along with progress reports submitted by the departments.
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