The budget session of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly will begin on Monday, March 3, with Governor La Ganesan delivering the customary address.
According to a provisional list of proceedings released by the Assembly Secretariat, the session will start with obituary references to former legislators who passed away during the intersession period.
On Tuesday, a discussion on the Governor’s address will take place, followed by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio’s presentation of the supplementary demand for grants for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Rio, who also serves as the finance minister, is expected to outline the state’s additional financial needs during the session.
On March 4, key legislative activities will take place, including the laying of annual administrative reports, presentation of Assembly committee reports, introduction of government bills, and the debate on the motion of thanks to the Governor’s Address.
A recess is scheduled for March 5 and will resume on March 6 with discussions on matters of urgent public importance, consideration and passing of government bills, and the much-anticipated presentation of the state budget for 2025-26 by the Chief Minister.
The next session on March 7 will feature private members’ business, discussions on urgent public matters, and the general discussion on the 2025-26 budget.
On March 8, the session will conclude with the presentation of the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) report, discussions, and voting on supplementary demands for grants.