Srinagar, Jan. 31 -- Every fiscal year, the budget is more than just numbers; it reflects priorities, ambitions, and the aspirations of millions of people in the Union Territory. This year, the budget promises to be a stormy yet defining chapter in J&K's economic and developmental narrative.The stakes are high. With the region emerging from years of socio-political challenges and natural calamities, the government faces the dual responsibility of catalyzing development while ensuring social justice. The budget is expected to address long-pending demands of various sectors, from healthcare and education to infrastructure and rural development. Public representatives, through pre-budget consultations, have laid out their expectations with c...