Delhi Assembly budget session to begin on March 16

Delhi Assembly budget session to begin on March 16

The Delhi Assembly’s budget session will commence on March 16 and is scheduled to run for two weeks, focusing on presenting the government’s financial plans and discussions on the budget and other legislative business, officials said.

According to officials, five of the ten sitting days are expected to be earmarked for presentation of Delhi’s annual budget for 2026–27, the tabling of the Delhi Economic Survey, and discussions related to the budget. The remaining five days will be utilised for other listed business, including legislative matters and discussions on pending Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports.

Preparatory meetings regarding the schedule and allocation of days for various agenda items are underway. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta and cabinet ministers are meeting respective departments this week and the budget is expected to be finalised by next week,” an official said.

“The session will also see the tabling of the remaining CAG reports that have not yet been placed before the House. These reports will be taken up as part of the listed agenda during the session,” added the official.