The Lok Sabha Secretariat has unveiled the provisional calendar for Budget Session 2025, marking another significant chapter in India's parliamentary history. President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the session with her address to the joint sitting of Parliament on January 31 at 11 am in the Lok Sabha Chamber, followed by the presentation of the Economic Survey.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the session will run from January 31 to April 4, 2025, spanning 27 sittings. The session is structured in two parts, with the first segment comprising nine sittings from January 31 to February 13. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025-26 on February 1, setting another milestone as her eighth consecutive budget presentation.
Following a recess from February 13 to March 10, Parliament will reconvene to examine and deliberate on the Demands for Grants of various ministries and departments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to respond to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, while FM Sitharaman will address discussions on the budget proposals.
This budget presentation further cements Sitharaman's position in India's financial leadership, having already surpassed late Morarji Desai's record of six consecutive budget presentations. Her journey in the Modi government has been marked by significant roles, including serving as Defence Minister during the 2019 Balakot surgical strikes and holding various ministerial positions since 2014.
The upcoming budget session holds particular significance as it demonstrates the continuing evolution of India's parliamentary processes and economic governance. The comprehensive schedule, spanning over two months, reflects the government's commitment to thorough financial planning and legislative scrutiny, ensuring detailed examination of various ministerial demands and budget proposals.

Finance Minister Normal Sitharaman presenting union budget (file photo)

FM Sitharaman set to present record-breaking eighth consecutive Union Budget in transformed Parliament

Budget Session 2025: A Historic Parliamentary Calendar

FM Sitharaman set to present record-breaking eighth consecutive Union Budget in transformed Parliament

January 18, 2025 | 07:18 IST