On the tenth day of the proceedings, both the houses held extensive discussion on climate change. The Lower house is set to continue this discussion today.
Today, the Lok Sabha will take up The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Rajya Sabha will take up The High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2021.
Here are the updates:
Lok Sabha | 12.26 p.m.
Hanuman Beniwal (RLP) speaks on the issue of “Congress promising to waive off farmer debt if it comes into power”. He says the reality since they came into power has been different.
His statement results in strong opposition in the house
Lok Sabha | 12.20 p.m.
Matters of Urgent Public Importance being taken up currently in the Lower House.
Manguta Sreenivasulu Reddy raises the issue of compensation being provided to Home Guards.
Malook Nagar urges the government to increase preparedness for a possible third wave of COVID-19
Lok Sabha | 12.11 p.m.
‘Reflects extremely poorly on standards on education and testing’
Sonia Gandhi addresses the Lok Sabha on a “shockingly regressive passage” published in the Class 10 CBSE Board Exam held on 11.12.2021.
“Entire is riddled with such condemnable ideas and the questions that follow are equally nonsensical,” says Ms. Gandhi, objecting strongly to “such blatantly misogynistic material”.
“Reflects extremely poorly on standards on education and testing,” she says urging the Ministry and CBSE to immediately withdraw the question and issue an apology.
In Class 10 English examination, an exercise on comprehension blamed “feminist revolt” and “emancipation of the wife” for indiscipline among teenagers at home. The choice of the passage evoked sharp criticism from several spheres.
Lok Sabha | 12.08 p.m.
Dharmendra Pradhan moves the motion that two members from amongst themselves to serve as members on the Council of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
The motion passes.
Rajya Sabha | 12.04 p.m.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m.
Rajya Sabha | 12.04 p.m.
‘Opposition has no regret for what they have done’
“Opposition has no regret for what they have done,” the Leader of the House says. “Even on such an auspicious day when a temple’s construction is starting in Kashi, they are creating a ruckus in the House,” Mr. Goyal says amid sloganeering from the Opposition MPs.
Rajya Sabha | 12.02 p.m.
Proceedings resume in the Rajya Sabha
Proceedings resume in the Rajya Sabha
Piyush Mishra starts with saying Anand Sharma has labelled unverifyable charges.
Lok Sabha | 12.01 p.m.
Question Hour concludes in Lok Sabha
Question Hour concludes in Lok Sabha. Papers being laid on the table.
Lok Sabha | 11.39 a.m.
‘Digital skills are important requirement for every Indian’
“80% of our farmers don’t even understand the meaning of the word ‘digital’, then how will you provide them Digital Skill training?,” asks Jaskaur Meena (BJP)
“In COVID times it has become very clear that digital skills are important requirement for every Indian. New programs have been designed and existing programs are being offered in hybrid mode,” replies Rajeev Chandrashekhar, MoS, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Lok Sabha | 11.32 a.m.
‘Our intention to work on employability and income increase’
“After the New Education Policy where vocational training has been integrated into education, we are going to soon deliver vocational and skilling programs through Eklavya schools” on the skilling network in Maharashtra, replies Rajeev Chandrashekhar, MoS, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
“Employability is an important outcome of the schemes we run, and different schemes render different employability outcomes. Employability and income increase is something we want to ensure for every scheme,” he responds to another question.
Out of 15.5 lakh students trained in Maharashtra, 3.2 lakh students belong to the tribal community, the MoS informs the house.
Lok Sabha | 11.18 a.m.
On girl-child education
Shashi Tharoor asks on the subject of female students dropping out of school due to pandemic-induced situations, citing a UNICEF report. “Has the government taken cognizance of such reports?,” he enquires
“Government has already issued 13 advisories to all States and UTs, and through different portals students are being taught,” replies Subhas Sarkar, MoS, Education.
Rajya Sabha | 11.14 a.m.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 noon
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12. Deputy leader of Congress in Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge once again urged the Government to find a solution to the impasse on suspension of 12 Opposition MPs. They staged a walkout, after the Leader of House Piyush Goyal failed to respond
Rajya Sabha | 11.13 a.m.
Opposition stages walkout
The Chair urges the protesting members who are now in the Well to go back to their seats. Mallikharjun Kharge, MP, says that the Chair is the custodian of the House, and says, “We have been repeatedly asking to resolve the issue, but the government is adamant, so we will walkout,” and stages the walkout.
Rajya Sabha | 11.11 a.m.
‘Both sides should come together and discuss the issue’
Anand Sharma, MP, appeals to the Chair to discuss the suspension of the MPs, and find a constructive solution, to which the Chair says that if both sides come together and discuss the issue, it can be resolved, and dismisses the issue. The Opposition starts protesting, but the Chair proceeds with the Zero Hour.
Lok Sabha | 11.10 a.m.
On question of Dharavi slum being a “non recovery area”, and therefore not having a nationalised bank, Bhagawat Karad, MoS Finance replies “Opening of bank is decided at State-level bank committee, I suggest that it be taken up with them, and post-survey a bank will be opened and citizens there will be able to avail the schemes by the Prime Minister.
Lok Sabha | 11.06 a.m.
Bhagawat Karad, MoS Finance says, “Substantial leave for 2 years to meet their special issues…are given to female staff. Favourable transfer policy is also given.” to a question regarding status of female employees in Public Sector banks.
Rajya Sabha | 11.04 a.m.
Rajya Sabha proceedings begin
Rajya Sabha proceedings begin. The Chair requests the Members to observe silence for all those people who lost their lives in the 2001 Parliament Attack.
Lok Sabha | 11.01 a.m.
Lok Sabha proceedings begin
Lok Sabha proceedings begin.
The speaker recalls the December 13, 2001 attack on the Parliament. “On this occasion we reaffirm our resolution to fight against terrorism,” says Mr. Birla.
Rajya Sabha
Vice President M. Venkaiah Nadu pays homage to the martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack.
The Vice President M Venkaiah Nadu paid homage to the martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack by terrorists, at Parliament House in New Delhi on Monday. December 13, 2021.
| Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
10.30 a.m.
Legislative Business for December 13, 2021 is as follows:
Lok Sabha:
1. Nirmala Sitharaman to move The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
2. Further discussion on climate change raised by Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on 8th December, 2021.
Rajya Sabha:
1. Kiren Rijiju to move The High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2021.
2. Papers to be laid on the table.
10.20 a.m.
Day 10 Recap
On the 10th day of the Winter Session, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar informed the Lok Sabha that no farmer had lost their life due to police action during the farmers’ agitation.
Climate took centre stage in both the houses. The lower house held a nearly four-hour long discussion on Climate Change under the rule 193, with as many as 21 members speaking extensively on the topic. In the Rajya Sabha as well, climate change was discussed at length. Congress’ Rajya Sabha member Amee Yajnik asked the Government to set up a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to work with all stakeholders .
Law Minister Kiren Rijiju also told the Lok Sabha that the Ministry of Home Affairs has no proposal under consideration to scrap Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that deals with sedition.
