New Delhi [India], July 16: The Central Government is set to introduce and pass several key legislations during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which will commence on July 21 and continue until August 21, excluding August 13 and 14 due to Independence Day celebrations, as announced by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
According to the Lok Sabha Secretariat, the legislative agenda includes high-priority bills such as:
- Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025
- Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2025
- Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025
- National Sports Governance Bill, 2025
- National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Additionally, the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024, along with the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, Indian Ports Bill, 2025, and the Income Tax Bill, 2025, are expected to be taken up for passage in the Lok Sabha.
Push for Digitisation and Accessibility
In a bid to modernise the Parliament’s functioning, the Lok Sabha Secretariat highlighted a series of new digital initiatives during an informal meeting. Key upgrades include:
- Multimedia Conferencing Devices (MMDs): Installed at every MP’s seat in the Lok Sabha chamber, these allow members to digitally mark attendance, reducing procedural delays.
- AI-Based Language Translation: Daily Parliamentary business and agenda papers are now available in 12 languages — Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu — using AI tools. These documents are published in real-time on the Digital Sansad portal (https://sansad.in), enhancing transparency and public access.
Rajya Sabha Session
The 268th Session of the Rajya Sabha will also begin on July 21, according to the official Parliamentary Bulletin. Summons have been issued to members exclusively via the Members’ Portal, marking a further step toward digital governance.
The upcoming Monsoon Session is expected to be a significant one, combining legislative focus with continued efforts toward technological integration and inclusive governance.