NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, upon the recommendation of the central government, approved the summoning of both Houses of Parliament for the Budget Session , scheduled to take place from July 22 to August 12.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha on July 23.
The Parliamentary affairs minister, Kiren Rijiju, announced the details of the Budget Session on X.
PM Modi's vision for bold decisions in third term
The first budget of the BJP-led NDA government in its new term holds significant importance, especially as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed intentions to make bold decisions during this third term.
The first session of Parliament after the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha was marked by contentious debates, with the opposition and government clashing over various issues, including the NEET-UG examination controversy.
President Droupadi Murmu asserted that the upcoming budget will introduce several historic steps. In her address to a joint session of Parliament, she highlighted that significant social and economic initiatives would be key features of the budget.
Prime Minister Modi responded to the debates on the motion of thanks in both Houses of Parliament.
Sitharaman's seventh Budget presentation
Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget in February due to the general election year. Her upcoming presentation will mark her seventh consecutive Budget, making her the first finance minister in history to achieve this milestone, surpassing the previous record set by Morarji Desai.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha on July 23.
The Parliamentary affairs minister, Kiren Rijiju, announced the details of the Budget Session on X.
Hon’ble President of India, on the recommendation of Government of India, has approved the proposal for summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the Budget Session, 2024 from 22nd July, 2024 to 12 August, 2024 (Subject to exigencies of Parliamentary Business). Union Budget,…
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) July 6, 2024
PM Modi's vision for bold decisions in third term
The first budget of the BJP-led NDA government in its new term holds significant importance, especially as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed intentions to make bold decisions during this third term.
The first session of Parliament after the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha was marked by contentious debates, with the opposition and government clashing over various issues, including the NEET-UG examination controversy.
President Droupadi Murmu asserted that the upcoming budget will introduce several historic steps. In her address to a joint session of Parliament, she highlighted that significant social and economic initiatives would be key features of the budget.
Prime Minister Modi responded to the debates on the motion of thanks in both Houses of Parliament.
Sitharaman's seventh Budget presentation
Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget in February due to the general election year. Her upcoming presentation will mark her seventh consecutive Budget, making her the first finance minister in history to achieve this milestone, surpassing the previous record set by Morarji Desai.
