Jammu, Feb. 20 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Demands for Grants for six key departments through a voice vote after a day-long discussion in the House during the ongoing Budget Session 2026.

The House approved allocations of Rs.7,462.91 lakh for Information Technology, Rs.54,389.17 lakh for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Rs.3,798.68 lakh for ARI & Training, Rs.12,646.11 lakh for Transport, Rs.68,009.76 lakh for Youth Services and Sports and Rs.18,972.06 lakh for the Science and Technology Department.

Winding up the debate, Minister Satish Sharma thanked members for their participation and said their suggestions would help strengthen policy decisions and improve implementation of...