Srinagar, Sept. 24 -- Day 3 of the J&K Assembly Monsoon Session 2026 saw key discussions on agriculture, healthcare, education and government spending.

The government said 12.89 lakh farmers are covered under crop insurance, while weather-based insurance for apple growers awaits the Centre's approval. The House was also informed that 5.73 lakh ST-II certificates have been issued across J&K.

Other major developments included 6 free LPG cylinders for AAY families, questions over multiple vehicles for officers, and more than 12,000 vacant health posts across the Union Territory.

The Assembly also discussed trauma and critical care, the shortage of functional ventilators at GMC Baramulla, TET exemption for pre-2019 teachers, and rejected a b...