Delhi budget session likely from February 15

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has given his approval for the proposal to convene the budget session from February 15 to 20. The file to convene the proposed session has been forwarded to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. Atishi, representing the Delhi government, announced that suggestions were sought from all stakeholders for inclusion in the budget. Additionally, the government plans to present the 'Outcome Budget' for the financial year 2023-24, highlighting achievements and progress made across various sectors including education, health, electricity, water, roads, and infrastructure, addressing pertinent issues for the fiscal year 2024-25. The budget preparation has been underway for the past 20 days, with Kejriwal chairing the first high-level meeting regarding the budget on January 6. During the meeting, each minister was directed to specify the priorities of their respective departments.