Odisha Budget Session 2026 Set to Begin February 17
The Odisha Legislative Assembly is gearing up for its sixth session of the Seventeenth Assembly, beginning on February 17, 2026.
The session will open with the Governor’s Address, followed by discussions on the Motion of Thanks.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will present the 2026-27 state budget on February 20, outlining fiscal priorities across development, infrastructure, and welfare.
The session calendar includes extended debates, committee reports, and crucial legislative business spread over nearly two months.
Key highlights include:
- Feb 23–24: General budget discussions.
- Mar 9: Presentation of Standing Committee reports.
- Mar 10–31: Detailed debates on Demands for Grants.
- Mar 31: Passage of the Appropriation Bill.
- Apr 2, 6, 8: Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions.
The schedule also accommodates holidays such as Id-Ul-Fitre (Mar 21), Shreeram Navami (Mar 27), Utkal Divas (Apr 1), and Good Friday (Apr 3).
Opposition parties, including the BJD and Congress, are expected to raise issues around employment, education, and environmental concerns, setting the stage for a lively debate.
With fiscal planning and political drama intertwined, the session promises to be a defining moment in Odisha’s governance roadmap.
