J&K rolls out austerity measures: Bans official dinners, new vehicles and tightens travel rulesJammu and Kashmir government has mandated austerity measures across all departments, including a ban on official hospitality and new vehicle purchases. The move, aimed at rationalizing expenditure, has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition, which alleges a broken promise on job creation and a dishonest administration. Strict controls are now in place for various expenditures.