Monsoon Session of Parliament: 31 Pending Bills

The upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, scheduled to commence on July 20, is expected to be a significant event in India’s legislative agenda. The union government has listed a total of 31 bills to be discussed during this session, encompassing various areas of governance and public interest.

Among the bills that will be on the table for deliberation are those that have already been introduced in the lower house and subsequently referred to joint committees. One prominent bill on the Centre’s agenda is the data protection bill, which aims to address the critical issue of safeguarding individual data and privacy in the digital age.

However, all eyes will be on the contentious Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 bill. This bill has come under severe criticism from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, raising concerns about its implications for the autonomy of the National Capital Territory.

In preparation for the upcoming session, an all-party meeting was convened to foster collaboration and ensure the smooth conduct of parliamentary proceedings. The meeting witnessed the participation of representatives from 34 parties and 44 leaders, emphasizing the importance of collective decision-making and bipartisan cooperation in the legislative process.

The monsoon session is a crucial period during which lawmakers gather to discuss and deliberate on various policy matters and enact laws that will shape the country’s future. It provides an opportunity for different political parties and stakeholders to voice their perspectives, debate, and work towards solutions that benefit the nation and its citizens.

The session is expected to be eventful, as lawmakers engage in intense debates, negotiations, and consultations to find common ground and reach consensus on pressing issues facing the country. The government’s legislative agenda encompasses a diverse range of subjects, addressing the concerns of various sectors and communities across India.

As the monsoon session unfolds, the nation will closely observe the outcomes of these deliberations, as they have a direct impact on the country’s governance, policies, and future direction. The session is set to conclude on August 11, providing a limited timeframe for lawmakers to efficiently address the pressing matters at hand.

The list of the Bills are-

1. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (To replace ordinance)
2. The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2019
3. The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019
4. The Mediation Bill, 2021
5. The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2022
6. The Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022
7. The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2022
8. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023
9. The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023
10. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Bill, 2022 (With respect to the state of Himachal Pradesh)
11. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2022 (with respect to the state of Chhattisgarh)
12. The Postal Services Bill, 2023
13. The National Cooperative University Bill, 2023
14. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2023
15. The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023
16. The International Monetary Fund and Bank Bill, 2023
17. The Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023
18. The National Dental Commission Bill, 2023
19. The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023
20. The Drugs, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics Bill, 2023
21. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023
22. The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023
23. The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023
24. The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023
25. The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023
26. The Mines and Mineral (Development and Regu
27. The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2023
28. The National Research Foundation Bill, 2023
29. The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023
30. The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023
31. The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023