Satyabrata Rout, an IAS official, has been named the Odisha Legislative Assembly’s secretary. His appointment was confirmed on Friday by a notice from the General Administration and Public Grievance Department. Rout has previously been the Additional Secretary in the Odisha Works Department. With the Odisha Assembly’s Budget Session starting on February 13, his new position comes at a critical moment.
The budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year will be presented by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also oversees the Finance department, on February 17. The Appropriation Bill will be tabulated on March 29 after the General Discussion on the State Budget is held on February 20 and 21. It is anticipated that the Budget Session will end on April 5.