Rajya Sabha passed 2020 JK Appropriation Bills

The Rajya Sabha has approved a bill for the budget of Rs 1-lakh crore for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2020-21. After approval, the bill was returned to the Lok Sabha. Only 10 per cent of the funds will be spent for security purposes in the union territory and the remaining have been earmarked for developmental objectives.

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The Upper House also approved and returned to Lok Sabha another bill for the budget of Ladakh, as required under rules for money bills. The bills were approved with voice vote after a debate of over two hours.