Chhattisgarh Budget Session Dates Announced: 24 February to 21 March

The speculation surrounding the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly's budget session has come to an end with the issuance of an official notification by the state's legislative secretariat.
The budget session will commence on 24 February and will run until 21 March, with a total of 17 meetings scheduled during this period.
Key Highlights of the Budget Session
The budget session will address several crucial topics, including the state's financial situation, development plans, and other significant issues. At the start of the session, the Economic Survey of the state will be presented, followed by the presentation of the state budget by Finance Minister OP Chaudhary. This will be Chaudhary's second budget since taking office.
The Vishnu Deo Sai-led BJP government is expected to make several important announcements, with an emphasis on fulfilling promises made during the elections.
Experts anticipate that this year's budget may be larger in scope, potentially exceeding 1 lakh crore in size.
Expectations from the Session
As the session unfolds, citizens are hoping for announcements of new public welfare initiatives. The government's focus is likely to include financial strategies aimed at enhancing the state's economy and addressing development challenges.
Previous Legislative Session
Before the budget session, the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly held its winter session in December 2024, which started on 16 December and concluded on 20 December. During this session, four meetings were held to discuss various financial matters and government affairs.
Additionally, Sunil Soni, who won the Raipur South by-election, took the oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly.
Impact of Model Code of Conduct
Due to the ongoing model code of conduct for urban body and panchayat elections, there were speculations about potential changes to the budget session dates. However, the session is currently set to proceed as scheduled, starting 24 February.
With the state government finalizing its budget plans, all eyes are now on the upcoming session and the key announcements that could shape Chhattisgarh's financial future for the coming year.