Odisha Assembly's Budget Session begins
Bhubaneswar (13/02/2025): The Budget Session of Odisha Assembly commenced on Thursday. The session will have 28 working days, divided into two phases.
The state budget will be presented on February 17, and the Appropriation Bill will be introduced on February 29. Governor of Odisha Hari Babu Kambhampati addressed the House, beginning his speech with "Jai Jagannath".
The Governor highlighted the state's rich mineral resources, its glorious history, and its commitment to the welfare of the poor, youth, farmers, and women. He said, "The state government has increased the paddy procurement price by Rs 800.
The government is working to promote Odia identity and culture.
Several initiatives have been taken, including the DGP conference, Utkarsh Odisha, and the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. The government has implemented the new education policy." By 2047, Odisha will play a leading role in the development of India, he added .
