Srinagar, July 5 -- In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday announced an enhancement of Rs one crore in the constituency development fund (CDF) allocated to members of the legislative assembly (MLAs).

In an order issued by the J&K's Finance Department, it was said that the government has enhanced the annual CDF of each MLA from Rs three crore to Rs four crore.

The revised allocation will come into effect from the financial year 2025-26, the order said.

Sources said, the enhancement has been made in line with commitments made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on the floor of the Assembly. While replying to discussion on grants of departments headed by him, Omar had announced enhancement of CDF by Rs one crore.

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