Odisha budget session from February 18 The Speaker said if any MLA or minister is not willing to physically attend the session, they can participate in the discussion through videoconferencing from their office
The budget session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly will commence from February 18 and will continue till April 9.
Unlike the last session which was held when the Covid-19 pandemic had forced the suspension of the Question Hour, the budget session will give legislators the opportunity to ask questions and seek replies from the government.
While the budget will be tabled in the House on February 22, the Appropriation Bill will be presented on March 31. The session will have 31 working days.
Odisha assembly to go paperless to avoid contact amid pandemic, to present next budget digitally: Speaker Patro
For the first time, the Odisha Assembly session will be conducted virtually in light of coronavirus precautions, said state legislative assembly Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro.
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For the first time, the Odisha Assembly session will be conducted virtually in light of coronavirus precautions, said state legislative assembly Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro. The legislators will now attend the session from their homes through video conferencing.
Patro on Friday said in order to make the House proceedings paperless, it has been decided to follow online procedures. The finance minister will table the next budget of the state digitally, Patro added.
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