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Himachal Budget Session Begins Monday with Governor's Address

The 11th Budget session of Himachal Pradesh's 14th legislative Assembly commences on Monday with an address by Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla. The initial phase is scheduled for three days, with over 125 questions submitted by members on key issues like pensions, infrastructure, and drug abuse. Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania has called an all-party meeting to ensure the session runs smoothly. He also paid a courtesy visit to the Governor ahead of the session's start.

Key Points: Himachal Budget Session 2024: Schedule & Key Issues

  • Session begins with Governor's address
  • 125 questions received from MLAs
  • Focus on social security & infrastructure
  • All-party meeting called for smooth proceedings
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Himachal Budget session to begin with Governor's address on Monday

Himachal Pradesh's 11th Budget session starts Monday. Key issues include social security, infrastructure, and drug abuse. Follow live updates.

"The session is scheduled for three days, and it may be extended. - Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania"

Shimla, Feb 15

Himachal Pradesh legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Sunday said that the 11th Budget session of the 14th legislative Assembly and the fourth Budget session of the present government would commence on Monday with the address of Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.

Pathania said in the first phase, the session is scheduled for three days, and it may be extended.

He said that till now 125 notices of questions have been received from the members, in which 111 questions are starred, and 14 questions are unstarred. The questions received online have also been sent to the government for further action as per the rules.

Apart from questions, two notices have been received online under Rule 62 and 101, which have also been sent to the government for further action as per the rules, said the Speaker.

He said the information received from the members through questions is mainly based on Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi, a state-run social security pension scheme for women, merger of schools, construction of roads and bridges, detailed project reports of roads, upgradation of colleges, schools and health institutions, etc, and filling of vacant posts in various departments like tourism, prevention of increasing drug abuse among the youth, increasing criminal cases and solar energy and transport system.

Besides, the members have highlighted the main issues related to their respective constituencies through questions.

Speaker Pathania said that to ensure a smooth and hassle-free session, he has called an all-party meeting just hours ahead of the onset of the session, in which the Parliamentary Affairs Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, the Deputy Chief Whip and the Chief Whip are expected to participate.

Meanwhile, Speaker Pathania called on Governor Shukla at Lok Bhavan on Sunday. An official statement said it was a courtesy meeting, and the Speaker formally invited the Governor to attend the session.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The issues raised by MLAs are spot on - roads, schools, and jobs. But will there be concrete action or just another session of promises? We need timelines for these DPRs and filling of vacant posts, especially in tourism.
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Aman W
The all-party meeting before the session is a positive step for smooth functioning. Hope the discussion on drug abuse among youth leads to strong policy measures. This is a national concern.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the mix of local constituency issues and state-wide policies like solar energy. Hope the budget balances both effectively. The transport system in the hills definitely needs an upgrade.
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Vikram M
With only 125 questions received, it seems a bit low? Our MLAs should be more proactive. The merger of schools is a sensitive topic - needs careful handling to not disrupt children's education. Jai Himachal!
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Kriti O
A respectful criticism: The article mentions 'increasing criminal cases' as a point raised. I hope the session dedicates serious time to this, not just a passing mention in a question. Public safety is paramount.

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