New Delhi |
On Friday morning, both houses of Parliament resumed proceedings at 11 AM. However, the Rajya Sabha was quickly adjourned till 12 PM following a disruption by BJP MPs. The protest came after Samajwadi Party leader Ramji Lal Suman’s remark on historical figure Rana Sanga, which sparked outrage.
Meanwhile, in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is scheduled to introduce the Indian Ports Bill, 2025. The bill aims to:
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Reform and modernize India’s port laws,
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Encourage integrated port development,
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Make it easier to do business at ports, and
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Empower State Maritime Boards to manage non-major ports more efficiently.
In addition, Sonowal will also present the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024 for consideration and passage.
📋 Key Agenda Items for the Day:
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Ministers from various departments (Health, Defence, External Affairs, Parliamentary Affairs) will table documents related to their ministries.
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Multiple standing committees will present reports on Labour & Skill Development, Water Resources, Education, Women & Youth Welfare, and Industry.
💰 Budget Process Wraps Up
On Thursday, the Finance Bill, 2025, which outlines the government’s tax proposals and spending plans, was returned by Rajya Sabha to the Lok Sabha, completing the legislative process. The Appropriation Bill (3) was also cleared, marking the formal end of the Union Budget process that began on February 1.
The current (second) phase of the Budget Session began on March 10 and is scheduled to continue until April 4.
