Budget session from January 28; Union Budget on February 1
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Why in news
The Union Budget is scheduled to be tabled on February 1, 2026, during the Budget session of Parliament.
Background
President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament on January 28 to commence the Budget session. The session includes a period for standing committees to examine demands for grants before the Union Budget is tabled on February 1.
Facts for Prelims
- PostPresident Droupadi Murmu will address the joint sitting of Parliament.
- FactThe Union Budget is scheduled to be tabled on February 1, 2026.
- FactParliament will adjourn for a recess from February 13 to March 9.
- BodyStanding committees are tasked with examining demands for grants from ministries and departments.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of Parliamentary Standing Committees in ensuring fiscal discipline and scrutiny of the Union Budget's demands for grants.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Scrutiny mechanism: Role of standing committees in evaluating departmental expenditure
- Legislative oversight: Balancing executive budgetary powers with parliamentary committee review
Keywords: Fiscal scrutiny · Demands for grants · Parliamentary oversight · Budgetary process
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