Bhubaneswar: The 1st session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly is scheduled to be held from July 22 to September 13, in two phases.
According to a notification from the Assembly Secretariat, the session is set to commence with Governor Raghubar Das’s address on July 22. The Deputy Speaker’s election is scheduled for July 24.
The State government will present the annual budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on July 25. The session will extend until September 13.
Here’s a summary:-
- Governor’s Address: Scheduled for Monday, the 22nd of July.
- Budget Presentation: Slated for Thursday, the 25th of July, detailing the financial plan for 2024-2025.
- Election of Deputy Speaker: Set for Wednesday, the 24th of July.
- No Meeting Days: Noted for Sunday, the 28th of July.
- August Schedule: The calendar lists various administrative tasks, including preparation of reports, demands for grants related to the budget, and designated no meeting days.
- September Outlook: Similar to August, the focus is on budget-related demands for grants, with no meetings scheduled for the 1st.
- Notable Dates: The 26th of August is marked as a holiday for Janmashtami, a significant festival.