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- 1 Lok Sabha live updates | House takes up discussion on Climate Change in Zero Hour : Rashtra News
- 1.1 Yesterday, the House had passed the Bill to merge three municipal corporations of Delhi
- 1.2 Yesterday, the House had passed the Bill to merge three municipal corporations of Delhi
- 1.3 Here are the latest updates:
- 1.4 Environment Minister replies to discussion on climate change
- 1.5 Shiv Sena MP Arvind Ganpat Sawant speaks on battery waste
- 1.6 Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi asks Govt to consider structural reforms to address climate change concerns
- 1.7 Ministers Giriraj Singh and Anurag Thakur state there was incomplete utilisation of the allocated budget of the MNREGA during UPA rule
- 1.8 Congress leader Sonia Gandhi speaks on reduced budget allocation to MNREGA: Sonia Gandhi
- 1.9 Rama Devi in the chair. Zero Hour commences.
- 1.10 House discusses Drone Technology and training
- 1.11 More than 10 lakh registered electric vehicles in India as of March 13, 2022: Minister for Road Transport & Highways: Nitin Gadkari
- 1.12 House discusses flight operability in India
- 1.13 Opposition benches continue to raise slogans against the recent fuel price hikes
- 1.14 Proceedings resume at Lok Sabha. Question Hour in progress.
- 1.15 List of Business
- 1.16 Day 12 recap
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Yesterday, the House had passed the Bill to merge three municipal corporations of Delhi
Yesterday, the House had passed the Bill to merge three municipal corporations of Delhi
Yesterday, the House had passed the Bill to merge three municipal corporations of Delhi
Yesterday, the House had passed the Bill to merge three municipal corporations of Delhi
On the 12th day of the second part of the Budget Session, the lower house passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. This bill seeks to amend The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, to undo the earlier 2011 amendment to the Act by which the erstwhile Municipal Corporation of Delhi was trifurcated into separate North, South, and East Delhi Municipal Corporations.
Today, the House will undertake disccusion on climate change, which was first raised by member Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on the December 8, 2021.
Arjun Munda will move The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022, for consideration and passing.
Here are the latest updates:
2-50 p.m.
Environment Minister replies to discussion on climate change
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav says this year marks the 50th anniversary of the First Earth Summit or the UN Scientific Conference of 1972. “In the past 50 years, India has played the role of a solution-oriented country in the global environment sector,” he says.
2-00 p.m.
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Ganpat Sawant speaks on battery waste
During the discussion on climate change, Shiv Sena MP Arvind Ganpat Sawant that electric batteries are hazardous for they contain lithium which bears the potential to let out carbon emissions, which lasts in the air for 600-100 years. He stated the lack of realisation on this aspect could trigger a sudden alarm in the future. Mr Sawant asked the Govt to put forth a policy in this aspect.
Mr Sawant also raised concerns about disposal of waste material into water bodies. He added that disposal strategies too must be accorded importance when discussing strategies to combat climate change.
1-35 p.m.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi asks Govt to consider structural reforms to address climate change concerns
Congress MP from Assam Gaurav Gogoi, during his Zero Hour address on climate change, asked the Govt to put forth if they are considering to put in place a mechanism for annual evaluation of climatic goals and relevant laws as per contemporary conditions.
He added that mere pursuit of solar and electric energy would not solve the issue at large. He stated, while the country has undertaken production of solar energy, transmission and distribution lines were inadequate and thus restricted its use among the populace. Further, distribution and adoption of electrice vehicles too were not happening at a satisfactory pace.
Raising his concerns on the coal sector, Mr Gogoi pointed out that transition away from coal would be disruptive for the engaged low-skilled workers. He proposed the Govt to put forth adult education and skilling schemes to ensure a “just transition”.
Mr Gogoi stated that farmers are primarily at the receiving end of the climate change owing to irregular weather cycles. He asked the Govt to ensure their interests are taken care of by means of crop insurance, among other measures.
The Congress leader stated India must lead the initiative in scaling climatic goals and initiatives, and not look up to the West.
12-25 p.m.
Ministers Giriraj Singh and Anurag Thakur state there was incomplete utilisation of the allocated budget of the MNREGA during UPA rule
Union Minister Giriraj Singh told the house that MNREGA allocation rose from ₹ 33,000 crore in 2013-14 to ₹ 1 lakh crore and subsequently ₹ 1.12 lakh crore during the Prime Minister Modi’s regime.
Minister for Information and Broadcasting stated the erstwhile UPA Govt did not spend the entire allocated budget for MNREGA. He added that the Central Govt led by Prime Minister Modi allocated more than ₹ 1 lakh crore during the pandemic for the scheme. Mr Thakur told the house that workers under the scheme are now paid at the press of a button owing to the Jan Dhan Scheme.
12-20 p.m.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi speaks on reduced budget allocation to MNREGA: Sonia Gandhi
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, during the Zero Hour, raised concerns with regards to the recurrent reduction in budget allocation to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). She stated this has resulted in lower work opportunities and deprivation of timely payments to the workers. Ms Gandhi informed the house that Supreme Court had referred to the scenario as ‘forced labour’.
“The budget allocation this year (to MNREGA) is 35% lower compared to the previous year even as unemployment is on the rise,” she told the house.
Ms Gandhi informed that as on March 26, several states have put forth negative balance in their MNREGA accounts. She added that records stated that ₹ 5,000 crore is due to workers under the scheme.
She asked the Govt to allocate adequate budget to the scheme, timely payment to workers within 15 days, provide compensation for late payment and immediate disbursal of amount to states for the annual development activities.
12-00 p.m.
Rama Devi in the chair. Zero Hour commences.
11-40 a.m.
House discusses Drone Technology and training
In response to a question by Kadapa MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia informed the house that, to date, there are 18 remote pilot training centres licensed by the DGCA. He added that 71 companies have resumed manufacturing in the country.
Mr Scindia stated that number of pilots for drone operations and training centres to facilitate the same would go up in the coming years.
11-25 a.m.
More than 10 lakh registered electric vehicles in India as of March 13, 2022: Minister for Road Transport & Highways: Nitin Gadkari
According to Mr Gadkari, as of March 13 this year, 10,95,746 electric vehicles were registered in India with 1,742 charging stations operable quoting figures from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
He added that on a year-over-year basis, overall electric vehicle sales had risen 162%. Category-wise, two-wheeler sales had increased more than five times (at 423%), three-wheelers by 75%, four-wheelers by 238% and Buses by 1,250%.
11-10 a.m.
House discusses flight operability in India
Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia informed the house that domestic players are operating 1,465 whilst international players are operating 1,733 flights per since the Govt opted to resume international flights at full strength.
In response to a question on transferring the capacity accorded to now shut Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways for operating international flights from Mumbai, the Civil Aviation Minister stated the operational logistics have been transferred to domestic airlines.
11-05 a.m.
Opposition benches continue to raise slogans against the recent fuel price hikes
11-00 a.m.
Proceedings resume at Lok Sabha. Question Hour in progress.
10.30 a.m.
List of Business
1. Arjun Munda to move The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022, for consideration and passing.
2. Further discussion on climate change raised by Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on the December 8, 2021.
3. Papers and Reports to be laid on the Table
4. Question Hour
10.00 a.m.
Day 12 recap
The Lok Sabha passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, to merge three municipal corporations of Delhi.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to the discussion on The Chartered Accountants, the Cost and Works Accountants and the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
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