Resilience and Revival: J&K's Economic Journey

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commended J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for reviving the union territory's economy. She emphasized the challenges and efforts in revitalizing the region's economy, especially after a significant impact on tourism due to external factors affecting border security.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his committed efforts to rejuvenate the union territory's economy after a major setback in its tourism sector.

She discussed the nation's economic resilience since 2019, amidst domestic and global challenges, underscoring specific efforts in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sitharaman highlighted the targeted approach to revitalize J&K's economy, praising the restoration of J-K Bank and the local economy's recovery before external factors affected the tourism industry.

(With inputs from agencies.)