Parliament Winter Session: Indias Parliament is poised for an active day as the winter session enters its 10th sitting today. Both houses have a full agenda covering key bills and statements across various ministries.Whats in itinerary for Day 10In Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will table the Repealing and Amending Bill seeking to overhaul certain legislation. Having already cleared the Lok Sabha, the bill now moves to the Rajya Sabha for consideration and passage.Another critical bill is the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill to be presented by Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This proposes reforms to the Central Universities Act 2009 regarding education infrastructure. After sailing through the Lok Sabha, it now awaits approval from the Rajya Sabha.Winter Session of Parliament | Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is to move the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today for consideration and passing. The bill seeks to amend the Central Universities Act, 2009. The Bill was earlier passed by Lok…— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2023There will also be a status update on women and child welfare from Minister Smriti Irani. Her statement will outline implementation progress on recommendations from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education and Social Welfare.Winter Session of Parliament | Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani is to make a statement in the Rajya Sabha today regarding the status of implementation of recommendations and observations contained in the 350th Report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on…— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2023Furthermore, MP Vivek Thakur will submit three reports on similar topics – youth affairs, scientific research and female empowerment. These contain follow-up actions by the government on earlier committee proposals.Winter Session of Parliament | Rajya Sabha MPs Vivek Thakur, Sangeeta Yadav and Faitaz Ahmad are to present three reports (in English and Hindi) of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports.— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2023Separately, MPs Dr Ashok Bajpai and Rajmani Patel will table a report evaluating the production and distribution of coarse grains. This documents the governments response to observations by the Consumer Affairs and Food Committee.Winter Session of Parliament | Rajya Sabha MPs Ashok Bajpai and Rajmani Patel are to lay on the table, a copy (in English and Hindi) of the Thirty-Fifth Report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (2023-2024)…— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2023In addition to legislative affairs, nine cabinet ministers have listed discussions across transport, rural development, education and social justice portfolios.Parliament Winter SessionThe session commenced on December 4 and will continue until December 22, counting fifteen sittings over nineteen days. It has already witnessed lively debates on issues like digitisation, border security and economic growth.With todays full slate, Parliament seems set to drive through some of the most pivotal legislation before its scheduled conclusion next week.
