Budget Session 2025: Key Highlights, Dates, and Expectations
The much-anticipated Budget Session of Parliament for 2025 is scheduled to take place from January 31 to April 4, spanning 27 sittings. This session will focus on vital legislative discussions, including the presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. As one of the most critical parliamentary sessions of the year, it sets the stage for India’s economic roadmap.
President’s Address to Mark the Beginning
The session will commence with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on January 31, in line with parliamentary traditions. Her speech will outline the government’s vision and highlight key achievements of the past year. The President’s address sets the tone for the session and will be followed by the tabling of the Economic Survey 2025 on the same day, providing insights into the state of the Indian economy.
Union Budget 2025-26: Sitharaman’s Eighth Straight Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her eighth consecutive Union Budget on February 1. This budget is expected to focus on infrastructure development, economic recovery, job creation, and welfare schemes ahead of the upcoming general elections in 2026.
Key areas of focus in the budget may include:
Enhanced allocations for healthcare and education.
Tax reforms to boost investment and disposable income.
Policies to encourage domestic manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Measures to promote green energy and sustainable development.
Sitharaman’s response to the discussions on the budget will be a key highlight in the session’s first phase.
Motion of Thanks: PM Modi’s Address
The first part of the Budget Session will include nine sittings, concluding on February 13. During this phase, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to deliver his response to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address, outlining the government’s priorities and addressing key national concerns.
The second phase of the session will begin on March 11 and continue until April 4, focusing on discussions on demands for grants and other legislative matters.
What to Expect from the Budget Session 2025?
The Budget Session is a crucial opportunity for the government to highlight its economic and social policies while addressing pressing issues. Some key topics likely to dominate discussions include:
Economic Growth: Strategies to maintain India’s position as one of the fastest-growing economies.
Employment Generation: Plans to tackle unemployment and promote skill development.
Agriculture and Rural Development: Proposals to strengthen the agricultural sector and empower rural communities.
Climate Change Initiatives: Policies to support India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
Significance of the Economic Survey 2025
The Economic Survey, released annually before the budget, provides a comprehensive analysis of the country’s economic performance over the past year. It includes sector-wise reviews, growth projections, and recommendations for fiscal policies. Economists and policymakers closely monitor the survey to gauge the direction of the budget.
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