Dharamshala, March 16 -- The Budget Session, which is the 11th session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile for the financial year 2026-2027, scheduled from March 16-30, commenced on Monday morning here in the North Indian hill town Dharamshala. One of the key highlights of the discussion today was the renewal of US funds.

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel made the commencement announcement and it was convened in the presence of Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang, Penpa Tsering, Sikyong/ president of the Tibetan government in exile, along with Kalons (ministers) of the Kashag and members of Parliament.

The proceedings began with the singing of the Tibetan national anthem, followed by the Speaker's opening address and the appointment of...