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Pre-Budget consultation essential for shaping budget that reflects aspirations of people :CM

Pre-Budget consultation essential for shaping budget that reflects aspirations of  people :CM

Jammu, Feb 7 (UNI) Continuing with the pre-budget consultations, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday emphasized that these consultations were essential for shaping a budget that truly reflects the aspirations of the people.
Addressing the participants, Abdullah engaged in extensive discussions with public representatives and key stakeholders to gain firsthand insights into the issues and developmental priorities of various sectors and districts.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary Education Shantmanu, Additional Chief Secretary to CM Dheeraj Gupta, Administrative Secretaries of Finance, Social Welfare, Tourism, Industry & Commerce, Youth Services and Sports, Deputy Commissioners of Pulwama and Reasi districts, and heads of various departments, both in person and virtually.

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