Bhubaneswar: An all-party meeting will be convened on February 16 ahead of the upcoming Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The meeting is scheduled to be held at 11:30 am under the chairmanship of Speaker Surama Padhy.
The meeting is expected to ensure smooth conduct of the session by fostering coordination among members of different political parties and discussing key legislative business.
The Budget Session of the Assembly will commence on February 17 with the Governor’s address. On February 20, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the Finance portfolio, will present the State Budget for the financial year 2026–27.
The session will be conducted in two phases, comprising a total of 28 working days. The first phase will run from February 17 to February 24, while the second phase is scheduled from March 9 to April 8.
The Budget Session is expected to witness detailed discussions on financial allocations, policy priorities, and key issues concerning the state’s development agenda for the upcoming fiscal year.
