Jammu Kashmir
CM Omar Abdullah Begins Pre-Budget Consultations With 24 Departments Ahead of J&K Budget 2026–27
According to officials, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Finance portfolio, will chair meetings with 24 administrative departments over three days—January 20, 21 and 22. The exercise aims to finalise priorities and allocations for the Budget 2026–27.
As per the itinerary prepared by the Finance Department, Omar Abdullah will preside over meetings of eight key departments under his charge on January 20. On January 21 and 22, he will hold consultations with departments headed by cabinet ministers.
The Finance Department has directed ministers, the Advisor to the Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary and all concerned administrative secretaries to attend the meetings.
The Budget for the financial year 2026–27 is scheduled to be presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the Assembly on February 6. This will mark the second budget presented by him as Finance Minister.
