<h1>Restoration of statehood remains central as Jammu and Kashmir's budget charts an economic growth roadmap for future generations.</h1> Omar Abdullah, as finance minister, presented Jammu and Kashmir's first budget in six years as a roadmap for economic growth and a reflection of people's aspirations, framing fiscal priorities for development and future generations. The budget is the first since 2018 and follows constitutional and administrative changes; the government reaffirmed its commitment to the restoration of statehood while advancing an agenda to address structural challenges and fiscal limitations.