Srinagar, Aug. 20 -- Chairing a meeting to review the progress of the financial inclusion schemes, social security coverage, district capex, and Constituency Development Fund (CDF) works, Omar stressed that departments must not wait till the end of the financial year to chase revenue targets. He said monthly monitoring and timely corrective measures were essential to avoid last-minute rushes.

The chief minister also reviewed GST collection, including tax and non-tax revenue for the current financial year, an official spokesman said.

Principal Secretary (Finance) Santosh D Vaidya gave a detailed presentation on the financial and social inclusion schemes, revenue generation trends and district-wise progress under capex and CDF works.

The...