The first sitting of the Budget Committee of the 8th Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly was held on Thursday at the Speaker’s Conference Hall, Assembly Secretariat, Itanagar.
The meeting was chaired by Speaker Tesam Pongte and was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor and other members of the Committee.
The sitting marked the formal commencement of the Committee’s work with regard to examination of budgetary matters and ensuring effective financial oversight in the functioning of the government.
Pongte, said sound financial scrutiny is essential to responsible governance and judicious use of public resources for the welfare and development of the people.
He observed that effective financial management and accountability are key to ensuring that public resources are utilised responsibly and in the larger interest of the people.
DCM Mein further said that the Committee’s deliberations will play an important role in upholding financial discipline, strengthening financial management and ensuring that public funds are utilised in the best interests of the people and for the continued development of Arunachal Pradesh.