<h1>Jammu and Kashmir's 2025-26 Budget: Focus on Welfare, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth with Key Initiatives and Investments.</h1> Jammu and Kashmir's budget for 2025-26, with an outlay of Rs 1.12 lakh crore, introduces numerous welfare and development initiatives. It focuses on inclusive growth, fiscal prudence, and investments in infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, education, and tourism. Key initiatives include establishing a leather tanning industry, launching the 'J&K Green Mission,' expanding tourism through the SPREAD initiative, and enhancing the startup ecosystem with Rs 50 crore. The budget also emphasizes education, sports, and social security, with increased pensions, free public transport for women, and food security measures. Additionally, it aims to harness hydropower potential and improve infrastructure, promoting a self-reliant and prosperous region.