Srinagar, Mar 7 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Karra on Thursday termed the budget as "pro-people" and highlighted its positive aspects, particularly in the social sector.
Speaking to the media, Karra said the budget contains many positive elements, especially in addressing social welfare concerns. "The budget is a pro-people budget. It has a lot of positivity in it. The biggest thing we have seen is its focus on social sectors," he stated.
However, he also pointed out the need for further study to analyze the details of the allocations and their implementation.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel"We have heard about it, and now we will study it," he added.
On the issue of electricity subsidies, Karra clarified that the provision of 200 free units was intended for the poorest families and not for all, as some had assumed. "There was no such promise to give it to everyone. The manifesto had provisions specifically for poor families," he said.
Overall, Karra maintained that the budget appeared positive, and he hoped its implementation would benefit the people of Jammu and Kashmir. (KNS)