Bhubaneswar, Nov 29: The Odisha Legislative Assembly entered its third day of the winter session on Saturday, with several crucial departments lined up for discussion during the Question Hour. These include Construction, Women & Child Development, Forest & Environment, Excise, Mission Shakti, Law, and Tourism.

Question Hour

During the Zero Hour, legislators are expected to raise constituency-specific issues, while opposition members may bring adjournment motions on matters of law and order, social welfare, and state interests. The government is likely to face questions on accountability and departmental performance as the session progresses.

Historic Address by President Murmu

This winter session holds special significance as it commenced with President Droupadi Murmu’s address on November 27. President Murmu, the first tribal woman President and a native of Odisha, became the first sitting President to address the Odisha Assembly. She urged lawmakers to work collectively towards building a prosperous Odisha by 2036, aligning with India’s national vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

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Supplementary Budget

On Friday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented a Rs17,440 crore supplementary budget for FY 2025-26. The budget aims to support ongoing schemes in food security, health, education, social security, and urban infrastructure. Majhi emphasized that the allocation was designed to meet the needs and expectations of the people.

The supplementary budget comes alongside the main budget outlay of Rs2.90 lakh crore for FY’26, reinforcing the government’s focus on welfare and development programs.

Opposition’s Stand

Opposition parties, however, signaled their intent to press the government on unresolved issues such as pending pension cases, gaps in school infrastructure, and women’s safety. Their criticism is expected to intensify in the coming days as the session progresses.