Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi to talk about the region's financial progress and ways to increase local revenue. They discussed attracting investment in tourism, agriculture, and other key sectors to reduce the area's reliance on central funds. This meeting is important as it comes before the National Conference's first budget presentation since the region was under central rule. Abdullah also met other national leaders to secure promises for development projects.