Shillong, February 16 The Meghalaya assembly's budget session commenced on Monday, with members from both the ruling and opposition benches attending the ceremonial opening.
The state budget for 2026-27 is scheduled to be presented on February 20, according to assembly officials.
The governor's address is likely to be followed by a motion of thanks and detailed debates by legislators in the coming days, they said.
The budget session commenced with the playing of "Vande Mataram," in accordance with the recent directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs, followed by the national anthem and the state anthem, the officials said.
Key issues likely to dominate the session include illegal mining, financial allocations, development programs, governance measures, and sectoral reforms, they said.
Security was heightened around the assembly complex as the proceedings began, police said.
The session will continue until February 27.
