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Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chairs a meeting to review the functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) in Srinagar, Thursday, May 22, 2025. (Photo: IANS)
In Jammu and Kashmir, the Cabinet has approved an 18 per cent hike in fares for all passenger vehicles. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a Cabinet meeting in Jammu yesterday in which several important decisions were taken.
The proposals cleared by the Cabinet will go to the Lieutenant Governor for approval. The Cabinet approved the proposal of an 18 per cent hike in fares for all passenger vehicles and fixed the e‑rickshaw fare at 15 rupees per kilometre and the e‑auto at 25 rupees for the first kilometre and 20 rupees thereafter.
The Cabinet also gave its approval to the enhancement of allowances for Ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and the Leader of the Opposition. The Cabinet approved the proposal to amend rules to enhance their allowances for travel, medical care, housing and car loan facilities.