Centre hints at more financial assistance to JK

We will add to the PM’s package: Arun Jaitley

5 Dariya News

Srinagar 27-Mar-2016

While the PDP and BJP are yet to take oath for the next government, the alliance has got a shot in the arm as the central has hinted of adding to the Rs 80,000 crore package that was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year.Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley pledging full support to the new PDP-BJP government to be formed here, saying that the Centre may add to the Prime Minister's Rs. 80,000 crore package announced in November last year if resources permit."There are two guiding factors. One is the agenda for governance and one is the Prime Minister's package. There is so much in the Prime Minister's package that even if our resources permit us year to year, we will add to it," Jaitley told news agency PTI in an interaction in New Delhi."Therefore, I think this is a great opportunity to have the popular government there which implements each one of these suggestions," he added.Asked if the Centre would encourage them to implement the package, the Finance Minister said, "we are fully committed on that."Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs. 80,000-crore package for building a modern, progressive and prosperous state.PDP president and chief ministerial designate Mehbooba Mufti, met Governor NN Vohra and staked claim for government formation with full support from BJP. The two coalition partners are yet to decide on the dates of swearing-in ceremony. (KNS)