The Jammu and Kashmir Budget session opened in the Legislative Assembly on Monday.
LG Sinha Emphasizes State’s Vision
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized the importance of the meeting in his speech to the Assembly, pointing out that it represents the State’s vision. The “
This session bears special significance as it affords an opportunity to reflect on our collective journey, examine our successes, design a clear plan for the future, and reaffirm our common commitment to realizing the aspirations of the people of Jammu & Kashmir…,” he said in the Assembly.
JKPCC President’s Budget Expectations
Tariq Hameed Karra, president of the JKPCC, stated his expectations for the budget prior to its release. “As the Chief Minister indicated that we are getting considerable monies from the central government, we hope that this would be reflected in today’s budget…,” Karra told reporters, expressing his expectation that the state would receive the amounts allotted by the federal government.
PDP Criticism and Concerns
Zuhaib Mir, a spokesperson for the PDP, had earlier said that the numbers in the current budget for J&K are essentially unchanged from prior years.
He also expressed regret that the Union Territory has not received a specific economic package and asserted that J&K is the only state in the nation where the most educated young people are unemployed.
Key Issues Highlighted by PDP
“The numbers are nearly identical to those from the last J&K budget. From the previous instance to the present, we have observed that a special package from the Central Government was required following Bhaisaran. Tourism is completely shut down. Young folks do not have jobs. The only state in the nation where young people with the highest levels of education are unemployed is J&K. “J&K has the highest percentage of unemployed and educated young people,” he said. “After then, people from all over the country get beaten up in the name of Jai Shri Ram and Vande Mataram when they travel to Pashmina with little shawls and handicrafts. And in the name of being a Muslim, namely a Muslim from Kashmir. So, our assumption was that for all these sufferings, we will get a proper economic deal. Sadly, we did not receive it,” Mir said to ANI.
📊 J-K Budget Session 2026 Highlights
- LG Address: Emphasized State’s vision
- Budget Presentation: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 6, 2026
- Main Concerns: Unemployment among educated youth, tourism shutdown, lack of special package
- Political Watch: JKPCC & PDP monitoring central funds allocation
The PDP spokesperson expressed hope that the 2019 J&K government budget would see Chief Minister Omar Abdullah follow the pledges made in his election campaign.
Schedule of Discussions and Budget Presentation
On February 3, 4, and 5, there will be a debate of the Motion of Thanks to the LG’s Address.
On February 6, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will propose the J&K Union Territory’s 2026–2027 budget. A budget discussion will follow, and various departments will make grant requests.
📅 Key Dates for J-K Budget Session 2026
- Motion of Thanks Discussion: February 3, 4, 5
- Budget Presentation: February 6 by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
- Grant Requests: Following budget presentation by departments
- Focus Areas: Youth employment, economic development, tourism recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What time did the J&K Budget session begin?
The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly convened on Monday, February 2, 2026.
2. Who gave the session’s keynote speech?
Speaking to the Assembly, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized the importance of the meeting and how it reflected J&K’s vision.
3. When will the J&K budget for 2026-27 be presented?
On February 6, 2026, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will deliver the budget.
4. What are the primary issues brought up by political figures?
Concerns raised by political leaders included the necessity for a special economic package, the unemployment rate among young people with education, and the budget’s proper representation of central government finances.
5. When will we be talking about the LG’s address and budget?
Discussion of the Motion of Thanks: February 3, 4, and 5
Budget presentation: February 6
Grant requests and departmental conversations: Following the budget presentation
Conclusion
The Union Territory has a big chance to plan its future economic course and deal with urgent problems including unemployment and economic development at the 2026 J&K Budget session.
Political leaders are keeping a careful eye on whether the budget takes into account the goals and difficulties of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, even if the LG emphasized the session as a reflection of the state’s vision. The talks that take place in the next several days will determine how development projects and electoral promises are carried out in the area.
