Om Birla Announces 93% Productivity in Lok Sabha's Seventh Session with Nine Bills Passed
Synopsis
During the Seventh Session of the 18th Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla reported a notable 93% productivity rate, with nine government bills passed. Key discussions included women's quota amendments and the Union Budget 2026-2027.
Key Takeaways
Lok Sabha achieved 93% productivity .
Nine government bills were passed.
Key discussions included the women’s quota amendment .
Over 151 hours of session time.
181 statements made in 18 Indian languages .
New Delhi, April 18 (NationPress) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced that the Seventh Session of the 18th Lok Sabha, which started on January 28, successfully wrapped up on Saturday, achieving a remarkable 93% productivity rate and facilitating the passage of nine government bills.
The Speaker detailed that there were 31 sittings throughout the Session, which extended for approximately 151 hours and 42 minutes.
Regarding the amendment relating to women’s representation, he highlighted that the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, along with the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Delimitation Bill, 2026, were deliberated in the House on April 16 and 17. This discussion spanned 21 hours and 27 minutes, with participation from 131 Members. However, the Constitution Amendment Bill did not receive approval from the House.
Birla mentioned that the President of India addressed the Members of both Houses on January 28, and the discussion on the Vote of Thanks to the President's Address lasted for 2 hours and 46 minutes.
On February 1, the Finance Minister introduced the Union Budget 2026-2027 to the House, with the General Discussion on the Budget taking about 13 hours. In this discussion, 63 Members engaged, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responding to the debate on February 11.
Some significant bills passed during the session included: The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026; The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026; The Finance Bill, 2026; The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026; The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026; The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026; and The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026.
Furthermore, Birla noted that on March 23, the Prime Minister made a statement regarding the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the challenges faced by India.
During this session, 126 starred questions were responded to verbally, and a total of 326 matters of public concern were raised by Members during the Zero Hour. Additionally, 650 issues were discussed under Rule 377.
Birla also reported that 73 reports were submitted by Departmentally Related Standing Committees, and 2,089 documents were presented on the Table of the House.
During this session, 181 statements were delivered by Members in 18 Indian languages, with simultaneous interpretation successfully conducted.
Point of View
The Lok Sabha's recent session showcased significant legislative productivity, reflecting the government's commitment to addressing pressing issues. The passage of multiple bills indicates a focused legislative agenda, although the failure to pass the women's quota amendment underscores ongoing challenges in gender representation.
NationPress
2 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the productivity rate of the Lok Sabha's Seventh Session?
The productivity rate was 93%.
How many bills were passed during the session?
Nine government bills were passed.
What was a notable discussion topic during the session?
A significant discussion topic was the amendment bill on women’s quota.
Who addressed the Members of Parliament on January 28?
The President of India addressed the Members of Parliament.
How many Members participated in the budget discussion?
A total of 63 Members participated in the budget discussion.
