Srinagar, January 23 (Scoop News) – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday approved enhancement of constituency development fund (CDF) of Legislators from present Rs. 50 lakh to Rs. 1 Crore. He also announced the increase of CDF to Rs. 1.50 for next financial year starting from April 2012.
The decision to this effect was announced by the Chief Minister when a joint delegation of legislators from various political parties called on him here this evening and presented him a memorandum in this regard and relating to other issues.
The Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly, Mohammad Akbar Lone was also present in the meeting.
Talking to the Legislators the Chief Minister expressed the hope that the enhancement of CDF would help to meet the specific development requirements of the people to a greater extent. He also expressed the confidence that the amount earmarked for CDF would be spent to the best advantage of the people.