GST Council meeting addresses fiscal capacity and J&K's clean fuel policy

Omar Abdullah attended the 57th GST Council meeting in New Delhi, which was chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman. Discussions centered on improving revenue mobilization, advancing balanced fiscal federalism, and strengthening the fiscal capacity of States and Union Territories. During the meeting, Omar Abdullah noted that the Jammu & Kashmir City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, 2026, is a significant step toward expanding clean fuel access and boosting industrial competitiveness.

The GST Council deliberations address key issues related to national fiscal policy and revenue generation. Omar Abdullah stated that decisions made by the Council aim to strengthen Jammu & Kashmir's fiscal position and support economic growth. The CGD Policy specifically targets expanding clean fuel access to strengthen industrial competitiveness in the region.