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Politics
J&K Govt Approves 25% Boost in Salaries and Welfare Expenditure
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 12:33 PM
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The Jammu & Kashmir government has sanctioned an additional 25% increase in funds earmarked for salaries and welfare programmes, aiming to boost public sector remuneration and social support.
The Jammu & Kashmir government has approved a 25% increase in funds allocated for salaries and welfare expenditure in a recent budget session.
The additional allocation is intended to raise the pay of civil servants and expand welfare schemes that support vulnerable groups across the state.
Officials noted that the move will help address pending salary arrears and strengthen social support programmes, improving morale among public sector employees.
The decision is part of a broader fiscal strategy aimed at stimulating economic growth and reducing unemployment in the region.
The additional allocation is intended to raise the pay of civil servants and expand welfare schemes that support vulnerable groups across the state.
Officials noted that the move will help address pending salary arrears and strengthen social support programmes, improving morale among public sector employees.
The decision is part of a broader fiscal strategy aimed at stimulating economic growth and reducing unemployment in the region.