Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Feb 12: National Conference (NC) Member of the Parliament from Anantnag Hasnain Masoodi has said that J&K Interim Budget 2024-25 is devoid of any roadmap to deal with the soaring unemployment, skyrocketing inflation and widespread administration inertia.
“The measures announced like Lakhpati Didi, Cervical cancer vaccination and rooftop solar scheme- Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana are commendable and path breaking, putting spotlight on women development and transition to renewable energy,” Masoodi said.
He however lamented the squeezed expenditures on several items like Agriculture & Allied Activities, Education, Health and Social Welfare. “Schemes like the PM Krishi Sinchai Yojna and Umbrella Schemes for SCs, STs and other groups have been kept below budgeted levels,” he added.
With regards to J&K, Masoodi said that the interim budget steers clear of the thrust areas. “The budget is mute on the focus areas. As far as strengthening democracy is concerned, there is no semblance of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir. The entire region continues to remain without ULB, Panchayats and a duly elected legislature for years now,” he stated.
“As far as promoting holistic and sustainable agriculture is concerned, the ground situation is no different. There has been a tremendous decrease in saffron production. No new tourism destinations and circuits have come up. Our health care sector is working under strain due to the severe staff deficit. No budgetary allocation has been made to enhance electricity generation,” he added.
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