Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: As the Odisha Budget session approaches on its third day, the Economic Survey Report will be presented today in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, ahead of the crucial budget session. The third day of the session is expected to witness lively discussions and debates on various critical issues concerning the state's economy, with significant focus on the agriculture sector. With such important issues on the table, the third day of the legislative session is likely to be full of debates and potentially intense discussions. Both opposition and ruling party members are expected to raise critical issues impacting the lives of citizens, especially in agriculture and governance. The outcome of today's discussions will set the stage for the upcoming budget and the priorities for the state's fiscal year ahead.

Agriculture and related concerns:

A key topic expected to stir the assembly today is the ongoing issues in the state's agriculture sector. Legislators are likely to raise concerns regarding the unorganized rice procurement system, mandi problems, and irregularities in paddy harvesting. Opposition members are poised to voice strong opposition on these matters, while the ruling party may present counterarguments.

Focus on other key sectors:

Key questions on water resources, revenue management, disaster response, planning and coordination, steel and mining, information and public relations, and commerce and transport will come to the fore. These discussions are expected to be extensive, with both the ruling and opposition parties bringing up pressing concerns in these sectors.

In the afternoon session, the Assembly will hold a vote of thanks to the Governor, with the Chief Minister Mohan Majhi set to present a motion of thanks following the Governor's address. This is expected to be a significant moment in the session, with discussions centering around the governor’s speech and the government's vision for the upcoming year.