🏛️ Constitutional Framework & Legislative Structure
UT with Legislative Assembly
Article 239A & Reorganisation Act 2019
Since 31 October 2019 under the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, Jammu & Kashmir operates as a Union Territory with a Legislative Assembly governed under Article 239A of the Constitution of India.
- 📜 Supreme Court Verdict (11 Dec 2023): A 5-Judge Constitution Bench unanimously upheld the constitutionality of Article 370 abrogation.
- 🗳️ Assembly Seat Matrix: 90 Elected Seats (47 Kashmir Division + 43 Jammu Division) plus nominated members.
- 🇮🇳 Statehood Status: Central Government has committed to restoring full Statehood to Jammu & Kashmir.
Elected & Executive Bodies
Chief Minister, Cabinet & LG Powers
- 🏛️ Lieutenant Governor (LG): Head of UT executive administration with jurisdiction over Public Order, Police, Land, and All-India Civil Services.
- 💼 Chief Minister & Cabinet: Head of the elected Council of Ministers responsible for public administration, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and rural development.
- 🏛️ Civil Secretariat: Dual bi-annual capitals operating from Srinagar (Summer) and Jammu (Winter).
📜 UT Budget & Strategic Development Initiatives
Key policy frameworks driving economic development and public welfare across Jammu & Kashmir:
| Policy / Initiative | Governing Sector | Core Objectives & Financial Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| UT Annual Development Budget | Public Infrastructure & Connectivity | Focuses on USBRL railway connectivity, four-lane highways, hydroelectric projects, and smart city projects in Jammu & Srinagar. |
| HADP Agriculture Plan | Horticulture & Farming | ₹5,012 Crore holistic agriculture program offering 80% subsidies for high-density orchards, polyhouses, and cold stores. |
| Mission Youth J&K | Youth Employment & Startups | Self-employment schemes (Mumkin 20% vehicle subsidy, Tejaswini ₹5 Lakh women business loans, Spreading Smiles). |
| AB-PMJAY SEHAT Scheme | Universal Healthcare | Free cashless health insurance up to ₹5 Lakh per family per year covering all 20 districts of J&K. |
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