Jammu, February 6, 2026 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday unveiled a ₹1.27 lakh crore budget for 2026–27, focusing on jobs, infrastructure, social welfare and sustainable growth across Jammu and Kashmir.
Key Highlights:
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Science & Tech: Revival of Kathua & Handwara Biotech Parks; R&D support, PhD scholarships, EV charging expansion
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Green Push: Solar pumps for farmers, solarisation of govt buildings, small hydro projects, solar villages in tribal areas
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Economy & Crafts: Unity Mall as permanent crafts bazaar; global buyer-seller meets via JKTPO
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Transparency: Full transition to SPARSH with Aadhaar-based DBT
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Pilgrimage & Services: ₹180 cr for Amarnath Yatra infrastructure; incentives for staff in remote areas
Social Welfare:
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Full fee waiver (Class 9 to college) for EWS students
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Free LPG cylinders for eligible families
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Monthly sponsorship for orphans
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Scholarships for tribal students
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Free govt transport for persons with disabilities
Agriculture & Rural Development:
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Crop insurance for apple, saffron, mango, litchi
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Controlled atmosphere storage expansion
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Micro/sprinkler irrigation, medicinal plants
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Livestock genetics labs in every district
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Push for ODF-Plus villages
Education & Youth:
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JK e-Pathshala DTH channels (Classes 1–12)
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Anganwadis to be upgraded as Bal Vidyalayas
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Indoor sports facilities in all govt schools
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Priority hiring of local youth in incentivised industries
Healthcare:
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Expansion of Lal Ded Hospital with IVF & NICU
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New Mother & Child Hospital at GMC Anantnag
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Cath Labs in Rajouri, Baramulla, Doda
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Emergency hospitals in Uri & Poonch
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J&K-wide Cancer Control Strategy
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Bullet-proof ambulances for border districts
The CM said the budget aims at inclusive growth, stronger public services and faster economic development in J&K.
