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Fiscal prudence crucial

LCT Desk by LCT Desk
April 26, 2025
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At a time when judicious financial management is as crucial as developmental goals, the recent directive by the Finance Department of the Jammu and Kashmir government deserves appreciation. The issuance of budgetary guidelines directing officers to travel by economy class, among other cost-saving measures is a timely and necessary move aimed at instilling financial discipline across departments. This is not merely an exercise in symbolic thrift. With rising public expenditure and the growing need for investments in essential sectors such as healthcare, education and infrastructure, every rupee saved through judicious spending can be meaningfully redirected toward public welfare. Directing officials to avoid unnecessary expenditures and stick to economy travel is a small yet powerful reminder that governance must be grounded in accountability. Such measures promote transparency and help restore public faith in administration, especially in a region where economic and developmental challenges require constant attention and focused resources. However, for these guidelines to bear fruit, strict compliance and regular audits are essential. Austerity should not be a one-time announcement but a continuous practice embedded in the administrative culture. Monitoring mechanisms should be strengthened, and departments must be encouraged to find innovative ways to do more with less, without compromising on service delivery. As Jammu and Kashmir is pushing for greater economic revival and infrastructural expansion, judicious financial management at this juncture is imperative. Therefore, the decision is a step in the right direction. There is a need to ensure that the public funds are spent where they are most needed i.e. in the service of the people.

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