of Jammu and Kashmir FY 2024‑25 Many important announcements included in the budget so far limited to incomplete or unprocessed papers This is leading to growing frustration among the general public and stakeholders. The budget for 2024‑25 was presented in Parliament on 23 July 2024which talked about taking major steps in development, infrastructure, tourism, health and industrial sectors. But many promises related to this have not been made yet. Could not be implemented.
Slow progress on key announcements
Several announcements were made in Budget 2024‑25 – including
• Development of Smart Satellite Township in Jammu and Srinagar,
• Pollution Control Project of River Basanter in Samba,
• Construction of inter‑modal station in KatraAnd
• Finalization of master plans of 78 cities and towns Was involved.
However, most of these schemes Even after one and a half year nothing is visible on the groundand in many places the necessary preparations have not even started. Draft master plans are also ready in many cities but they have not been finalized yet.
Stoppage in tourism, culture and cooperative sector
Under the budget announcement in the Department of Tourism and Culture Duggar Dani Village (Samba) to be developed as a traditional ‘mock village’ and eight cultural centers It was promised to be constructed.
in co-operative sector Construction of mini super markets at district, village and block level. was also proposed.
But No concrete action has been taken yet on these schemes..
Delay in health and power sector
in health sector AIIMS, Awantipora to be fully functional by March 2025 Was promised. However, according to officials, it is a premier health facility of the central government. Now it will probably be operational only by the end of 2026.
in power sector Smart metering and improvements to reduce AT&C (Actual Transmission and Collection) losses was announced, but Very little progress was seen on this front due to power cuts in winter..
Water supply and irrigation schemes
within budget Taavi Barrage The remaining work was targeted to be completed in 2024‑25, which is still incomplete and experts estimate that It may take several more months to finish.
Industrial sector and employment promises
In the announcement related to the Department of Industry and Commerce To increase investment and employment by developing 46 new industrial estates. The target was set. But due to slow progress of the concerned departments, this project is also not gaining the desired pace.
Concerns over lack of implementation
Government sources told Excelsior that many schemes have not yet been implemented. Has not progressed beyond initial paperwork and related departments Unable to give clear deadline When will these announcements come into effect?
Experts believe that this type of Negligence reduces public trust And the objectives of the budget — such as better governance, faster growth and better services — become difficult to achieve.
Origin of the problem and suggestions
Stressing the need for a comprehensive review, government sources say the J&K administration Monitoring and Review System on Progress of Budget Announcements Should be formalized.
In this Monthly or Quarterly Reporting, strict deadlinesand departments performance assessment Should be involved so that work on budget targets can be accelerated.
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