The budget session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly is set to commence on Friday, July 19, 2024, and will run until July 26, 2024. A highlight of this session will be the presentation of the annual financial statement for the fiscal year 2024-25, scheduled for July 24, 2024.
Pema Khandu Government's First Budget in Third Term
This session is particularly significant as it will feature the first budget of the recently re-elected Pema Khandu government, now serving its third term. The Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein, who also oversees the Finance and Planning portfolios, will present the budget.
Opening Procedures and Key Legislation
The session will begin with a motion of thanks to the governor’s address, setting the stage for legislative discussions. On the opening day, three notable government bills will be introduced:
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The Arunachal Pradesh Amending Bill, 2024: This bill aims to address necessary amendments in existing state laws.
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The Arunachal Pradesh Public Examination (Measures to Prevent Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2024: This proposed legislation seeks to implement measures to prevent unfair practices in recruitment examinations, ensuring integrity and transparency.
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The Balipara/Tirap/Sadiya Frontier Tract Jhum Land Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2024: This bill focuses on amending regulations related to Jhum cultivation land in the specified frontier tracts, addressing local agricultural and land use concerns.
Composition of the Assembly
The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly consists of 60 members. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holds a majority with 46 seats. The National People's Party (NPP) is represented by five legislators, while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has three members. Additionally, the People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) has two members, and there are three independent members.
This session is poised to be a critical period for legislative activity and budgetary planning, reflecting the government's priorities and policy directions for the coming fiscal year.
With inputs from agencies
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