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A Fiscal Blueprint, Collectively Drawn

The process of preparing a public budget is often viewed as a largely technical exercise, centered on figures, allocations, and fiscal targets. Yet, in essence, a budget is a reflection of a government’s understanding of the needs and aspirations of its people. In Jammu and Kashmir, the ongoing pre-budget consultations ahead of Budget 2026–27…
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Data-Driven Road Safety

The growing emphasis on road safety in Jammu and Kashmir reflects a thoughtful shift toward prevention, planning, and responsibility. Rather than responding only after accidents occur, the administration is increasingly relying on data,…

Budgeting with People

The practice of holding pre-budget consultations reflects a growing understanding that fiscal planning is most effective when informed by the voices of those it seeks to serve. In Jammu and Kashmir, these consultations have gradually…