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New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu is set to address both Houses of Parliament today, marking the start of the Budget Session. Her address is scheduled for 11 a.m. Following this, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2024-25 in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. This survey will provide an official evaluation of the economy’s performance during the current financial year and highlight the challenges facing the nation.
A United Nations report projects that the Indian economy will grow by 6.6% in 2025, driven mainly by strong private consumption and investment.
According to the Parliamentary Bulletin, the Budget Session will occur in two phases. The first phase begins today and will run until February 13, with the Union Budget being presented tomorrow, February 1. The second phase will start on March 10 and conclude on April 4. Discussions are planned for February 3, 4, and 6, with a response expected on February 6, focusing on the Motion of Thanks for the President’s Address.
Minister Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the eighth consecutive year on Saturday. During this session, 16 Bills, including the Finance Bill 2025 and amendments to the Waqf and Banking Regulations Act, will be introduced. Other proposed legislation includes changes to the Disaster Management and Oilfields (Regulation and Development) laws, as well as bills related to coastal and merchant shipping and a proposal to rename the Institute of Rural Management Anand to Tribhuvan Sahkari University, designating it as an ‘institution of national importance.’
Ahead of the Union Budget, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged the opposition to cooperate for smooth discussions in both Houses during the session, noting that past sessions have been marred by disruptions that tarnished Parliament’s image. He encouraged opposition leaders and MPs to engage constructively to facilitate discussions.
