The Federal Parliament is set to begin its budget session on Monday, marking the start of a key legislative period focused on the government’s plans and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
According to Federal Parliament Secretary-General Padya Prasad Pandey, a joint session of the Federal Parliament will convene at 4 pm. The meeting will take place at the House of Representatives chamber inside the Multi-Purpose Hall at Singha Durbar, where lawmakers from both houses are expected to gather for the formal opening of the session.
Joint Session Scheduled for Monday Afternoon
The Federal Parliament has completed preparations for the opening sitting of the budget session, which officially starts on Monday afternoon. Parliamentary officials have informed members to arrive before the scheduled time to ensure the smooth operation of the joint meeting.
The session will bring together members of both chambers in a single gathering at the parliamentary complex in Singha Durbar. The opening meeting is considered an important constitutional event ahead of the government’s annual financial planning process.
President to Present Government Policy and Programme
During the joint sitting, President Ram chandra Paudel will present the government’s policy and programme for the upcoming fiscal year.
The presentation will be made in accordance with Article 95 of the Constitution of Nepal. The policy and programme outline the government’s major priorities, plans and areas of focus before the annual budget is introduced.
The address by the President is expected to formally launch parliamentary discussions related to national policies and development priorities for the next fiscal cycle.
Parliament Members Asked to Arrive Early
Federal Parliament officials have urged lawmakers to be present at the meeting venue before 3:45 pm. The request was issued to ensure timely attendance and orderly arrangements ahead of the President’s address.
The joint meeting will take place inside the House of Representatives hall, also known as the Multi-Purpose Hall, located within the Singha Durbar parliamentary premises.
Budget Session Holds Special Importance
The budget session is regarded as one of the most significant parliamentary sessions of the year because it is directly linked to the government’s financial agenda and future programmes.
The session begins with the presentation of the government’s policy and programme, which serves as the foundation for the upcoming national budget. Discussions and debates on these priorities are expected to continue in the coming days within the Federal Parliament.
The opening of the budget session also signals the beginning of broader parliamentary activities related to governance, development planning and public expenditure.
Constitutional Process Underway
The presentation of the policy and programme by the President follows the constitutional process outlined for the beginning of the budget session.
Under Article 95 of the Constitution of Nepal, the government’s plans and policy direction for the coming fiscal year are presented before lawmakers during a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament.
This procedure is considered an essential part of the parliamentary calendar before the annual budget is tabled and discussed.
Focus Turns Toward Upcoming Fiscal Year
With the budget session now beginning, attention is gradually shifting toward the government’s roadmap for the next fiscal year.
The policy and programme presentation is expected to set the tone for upcoming parliamentary discussions and financial planning activities. Lawmakers from both houses will participate in the proceedings as the Federal Parliament moves into one of its busiest legislative periods of the year.
