Budget Session Commences on February 25
The commencement of the Budget Session will be on the 25th of February. The session will conclude on May 9, contingent on government business.
The session will also have a break from March 20 to April 15 for the compilation and study of reports.
The session will begin with an address by President Pratibha Patil to both Houses of Parliament on February 25. Railway Minister Lalu Prasad would present the Railway Budget for 2008-09 on February 26, Finance Minister P Chidambaram would present the General Budget for 2008-09 on February 29
The Economic Survey will be presented on February 28.
A total of 35 sittings will be witnessed in three months.