Synopsis
On March 12, both Houses of Parliament are set for significant discussions. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce a Bill for the establishment of 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University in the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha will deliberate on the functioning of the Ministry of Railways, focusing on the recently passed Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024.Key Takeaways
- Introduction of the 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University Bill by Home Minister Amit Shah.
- University aims to enhance cooperative education and research.
- Discussion on the Ministry of Railways' operations in Rajya Sabha.
- Approval of the Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024.
- Reports from various committees and ministers' submissions anticipated.
New Delhi, March 12 (NationPress) The schedule of activities for Wednesday has been outlined for both Houses of Parliament, where the Union Home Minister will introduce a Bill to establish the “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University in the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha will engage in discussions regarding the operations of the Ministry of Railways.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will present the Bill aimed at elevating the Institute of Rural Management Anand to university status, renaming it as the “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University and designating it as an institution of national significance.
This university is set to provide technical and managerial education and training within the cooperative sector, foster cooperative research and development, and achieve global excellence in line with the vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi”, thereby reinforcing the cooperative movement across the nation through a network of educational institutions.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will put forth a Bill that outlines the responsibilities, liabilities, rights, and immunities associated with maritime carriers concerning the transportation of goods by sea, along with related matters.
Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will propose a Bill aimed at amending the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act of 1948, which has already been passed by the Rajya Sabha.
In the Rajya Sabha, a schedule has been set for discussing the operational activities of the Ministry of Railways. Minister Samik Bhattacharya will lead this discussion. On Wednesday, Parliament successfully passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024, with the Rajya Sabha's approval. This Bill seeks to modify the Railways Act of 1989 to empower the Railways Board and improve the operational independence of the organization. The Lok Sabha had already approved this Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 last year.
Additionally, various standing committees will present their reports across both Houses, while several Ministers will submit documents pertaining to their respective ministries.
