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The Rajya Sabha will take up The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, passed by the Lower House yesterday, for consideration and passing.
The Lower House will debate The Finance Bill, that will give effect to the financial proposals of the Central Government for the financial year 2021-22. The House will discuss The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Bill, introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday.
The first part of the Budget Session of Parliament, which commenced with the address of President Ram Nath Kovind on January 29, concluded on February 29. The second part of the Budget Session began March 7.
Here are the latest updates:
Lok Sabha | 11.20 am
Sanjay Jadhav of Shiv Sena asks if a seed bank will be opened in Parbhani (his constituency).
Mr. Rupala replies, “I would like the MP to share with me the difficulty of the farmers in his constituency in accessing seeds. We ask each State, a year in advance, on stocks required and provide for the same. So please apply within time to the State government.”
Rajya Sabha | 11.10 am
Dr. L. Hanumanthaiah of Congress says the U.T. of Lakshadweep has about 70,000 population with a very low crime rate. “The implementation of Prevention of Anti-Social Act (PASA Act) in the U.T. would infringe upon the people’s consitutional rights,” he says, since “the existing laws are more than enough to deal with the crimes happening in the territory. “The Act should be kept in abeyance.”
Lok Sabha | 11.05 am
Question Hour begins.
Vishnu Dutt Sharma of BJP speaks on provisioning of gram sabhas with computers in Khajuraho under Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana.
Parshottam Rupala, MoS Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, says information has been provided. He gives details of funds, specifically accruing to 300 gram panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.
Mr. Sharma says, “according to information by Minister, no computers have been provided to Khajuraho. Will that be done now? Also will a computer operator be appointed?
Mr. Rupala asks Mr. Sharma to apply to the State government for specific allocation.
Poonam Madam of BJP says that zila panchayat and taluka panchayats also require funds for the same. Mr. Rupala responds that panchayats have been directly given funds under the 14th Finance Commission. “Zila parishads felt left out. So, under the 15th Finance Commission, funds will be given to them.”
Rajiv Pratap Rudy of BJP says Rs. 1.5 lakh is being given to gram panchayats for computerisation. “Are there plans for coordinating for auditing by MPs?” Mr. Rupala says this is a good suggestion made by Mr. Rudy.
Ajay Bhat of BJP asks a question on seed banks. “I want to know whether any scheme for seed banks are in the pipeline in hill States like Uttarakhand for preserving their traditional agriculture?”
Mr. Rupala says no such proposal is thought of currently. “But 1806 local variety of seeds have been registered and preserved.”
Mr. Bhat asks id there is any proposal to set up a centre for promoting organic agriculture in Uttarakhand. Mr. Rupala responds, “For hilly States, there is a tradition of organic agriculture. Schemes are already in place for promotion of organic agriculture.”
Rajya Sabha | 11 am
Rajya Sabha proceedings begin for the day.
Chairman Venkaiah Naidu makes a reference to the 90th anniversary of martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev.
“The trio have become household names for valour and patriotism,” he says, and adds they are an inspiration for the entire nation.
Members stand in silence as a mark of respect.
Lok Sabha | 11 am
Lok Sabha convenes for the day.
Kirit Solanki is in the chair. He reads out a homage to Bhagat Singh. Two minutes silence is observed in the House.
Legislative Business
Lok Sabha
Bills for consideration and passing
The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Bill, 2021
The Finance Bill, 2021
Rajya Sabha
Bills for consideration and return
The Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2021
The Appropriation Bill, 2021
The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill, 2021
The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2021
The Puducherry Appropriation Bill, 2021
The Puducherry Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 2021
Bill for consideration and passing
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021
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