J&K cabinet approves key budget announcements

In Jammu and Kashmir, the cabinet has approved the implementation of key budget announcements made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in his budget speech on March 7. The key announcements include 200 units of free electricity for all Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households under the PM’s Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, along with 10 kilograms of free ration per person for families in this category. 

In his budget speech, the Chief Minister also announced an increase



in pensions for over 10 lakh elderly, widows, divorcees, and specially-abled individuals. According to the new plan, monthly pensions will now be 1,250 rupees for those under 60 years, 1,500 rupees for those aged 60-80, and 2,000 rupees for individuals above 80 years. Additionally, the Marriage Assistance Scheme for AAY category girls has been enhanced, with financial aid increasing from  50 thousand rupees to 75 thousand rupees.