Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting at the civil secretariat here to fast-track implementation of key initiatives announced in the 2026-27 Budget, with a focus on timely delivery of welfare measures in the UT.
Additional Chief Secretary, Finance, Shailendra Kumar, briefed the chief minister on the status of various Budget announcements under different grants and status submitted by departments, according to an official spokesperson.
The administrative secretaries of various departments apprised Abdullah of the progress achieved so far and the action taken by their respective departments in implementing the Budget proposals, the spokesperson said.
During the deliberations, Abdullah issued a series of directions aimed at expediting implementation, strengthening inter-departmental coordination and ensuring strict adherence to timelines.
He stressed the importance of translating Budget announcements into tangible outcomes on the ground, with a focus on efficiency, transparency and public welfare.
The chief minister also called for equitable development across all regions in terms of funding and resource allocation, according to the spokesperson.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to development and good governance, he directed all departments to closely monitor progress and remove bottlenecks to ensure that the benefits of Budget provisions reach the people in a timely manner.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana, Javid Dar and Satish Sharma, among other senior officials.
