Year End Review 2025: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Highlights Key Legislative Milestones

39 Bills Passed by Both the Houses of Parliament during 2025

Special discussions in Parliament on Operation Sindoor, Election Reforms and the 150th Anniversary of the National Song "Vande Mataram"

Certain landmark legislations enacted, including the Income-tax Bill, National Sports Governance Bill, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, the Promotion & Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, SHANTI Bill & VB-G-Ram-G Bill

20 State/UT Legislatures fully Live on National e-Vidhan Application, advancing paperless legislative functioning

Expansion of Youth Parliament Programme and nationwide participation through NYPS 2.0

Nationwide observance of Constitution Day 2025 and mass singing of "Vande Mataram" marking 150 years of the National Song

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has been assigned the task of efficiently handling diverse Parliamentary work on behalf of the Government in the Parliament. As such, the Ministry serves as an important link between the two Houses of Parliament and the Government with some additional responsibilities and functions assigned from time to time. The major initiatives/events/achievements of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs during the year 2025 are as follows:

LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS IN THE PARLIAMENT DURING THE YEAR 2025

* Details of Bills passed by both Houses are at Annexure

FOURTH SESSION OF THE EIGHTEENTH LOK SABHA:

• This being the first session of the year, the President addressed both Houses of Parliament assembled together in terms of Article 87(1) of the Constitution, on 31st of January, 2025. The Motion of Thanks on President's Address were discussed and adopted by the two Houses of Parliament after reply from the Prime Minister.
• Union Budget for the year 2025-26 was presented on Saturday, 1st of February, 2025. Appropriation Bill relating to the Demands for Grants for the year 2025-26 and the Finance Bill, 2025 were passed by Lok Sabha on 21st March, 2025 and 25th March, 2025 respectively, which were returned by the Rajya Sabha on 27th March, 2025.
• Appropriation Bills relating to Second and Final Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for the year 2024-25; Excess Demands for Grants for the year 2021-22 and Supplementary Demands for Grants of Manipur for the year 2024-25 and Demands for Grant on Account for the year 2025-26 in respect of the State of Manipur were also passed in Lok Sabha on 11th March, 2025, which were returned by the Rajya Sabha on 18th March, 2025.
• Statutory Resolution approving the proclamation issued by the President on 13th February, 2025 under Article 356(1) of the Constitution in relation to the State of Manipur was also adopted in both the Houses of Parliament.

FIFTH SESSION OF THE EIGHTEENTH LOK SABHA:

• A Special Discussion on India's strong, successful and decisive 'Operation Sindoor' in response to terrorist attack in Pahalgam was held in Lok Sabha on 28th and 29th July and in Rajya Sabha on 29th and 30th July, 2025.
• Special discussion on India's First Astronaut aboard the International Space Station - Critical role of space programme for 'Viksit Bharat by 2047' was also initiated in the Lok Sabha on 18.08.2025 but due to continued disruption in the House, the discussion could not be completed.
• Statutory Resolution seeking approval for Extension of President's Rule in the State of Manipur for a further period of six months with effect from 13th August, 2025 under Article 356(4) of the Constitution of India was adopted in both the Houses of Parliament.
• Demands for Grants for the State of Manipur for the year 2025-26 and the related Appropriation Bill were passed by Lok Sabha on 7th August, 2025, which were returned by the Rajya Sabha on 11th August, 2025.

SIXTH SESSION OF THE EIGHTEENTH LOK SABHA:

• A Special discussion on the 150th Anniversary of the National Song "Vande Mataram" was held in the Lok Sabha on 8th December and in the Rajya Sabha on 9th, 10th and 11th December, 2025.
• A discussion on Election Reforms was also held in the Lok Sabha on 9th and 10th December and in the Rajya Sabha on 11th, 15th and 16th December 2025.
• A Bill replacing the Ordinance namely, the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 (No. 2 of 2025) promulgated by the President after Monsoon Session 2025, was considered and passed by both the Houses of Parliament during this Session.
• First Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for the year 2025-26 and the related Appropriation Bill were passed by Lok Sabha on 15.12.2025 and returned by the Rajya Sabha on 16.12.2025.
• A Statutory Resolution on the adoption of "The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act 2024 in the State of Manipur" was adopted in the Rajya Sabha on 03.12.2025.

Details of important Legislations enacted during January-December, 2025

During this period, 39 Bills were passed by both the Houses of Parliament. Objectives and purposes of some of the important enactments are as follows:

• The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 focuses on improving the management of waqf properties, empowerment of stakeholders relevant to management of waqf properties, improving the efficiency in survey, registration and case disposal process, and development of waqf properties.
• The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 brings more clarity and convergence in the roles of different organizations working in the field of Disaster Management to strengthen the efficient working of the National Disaster Management Authority and the State Disaster Management Authorities and to empower the National Disaster Management Authority and the State Disaster Management Authorities.
• The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Bill, 2025 provides for establishment of "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University to provide education, training, and capacity building in the cooperative sector and undertake research and development activities in related areas.
• The Income-tax Bill, 2025 comprehensively reviewed the Income-tax Act, 1961 to make the Act concise, lucid, easy to read and understand.
• The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 provides for the development and promotion of sports, welfare measures for sportspersons, ethical practices based on basic universal principles of good governance, ethics and fair play of the Olympic and sports movement, the Olympic Charter, the Paralympic Charter, international best practices and established legal standards and to provide for the resolution of sports grievances and sports disputes in a unified, equitable and effective manner and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
• The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 provides for promotion and regulation of the online gaming sector including e-sports, educational games and social gaming and to provide for the appointment of an Authority for coordinated policy support, strategic development and regulatory oversight of the sector.
• The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 provides for augmentation of the resources for meeting expenditure on national security and for public health, and to levy a cess for the said purposes on the machines installed or other processes undertaken by which specified goods are manufactured or produced and for matters connected therewith.
• The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025 seeks to deepen penetration, accelerate growth and development of the insurance sector and enhance ease of doing business.
• The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 provides for the promotion and development of nuclear energy and ionising radiation for nuclear power generation, application in healthcare, food, water, agriculture, industry, research, environment, innovation in nuclear science and technology, for the welfare of the people of India, and for robust regulatory framework for its safe and secure utilisation and for matters connected therewith.
• The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB - G RAM G Bill, 2025 provides for establishment of a rural development framework aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, by providing a statutory guarantee of one hundred and twenty-five days of wage employment in every financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work; to promote empowerment, growth, convergence and saturation for a prosperous and resilient rural Bharat; and for matters connected therewith.

Bills referred to Joint/Select/Standing Committees during January-December, 2025

MATTERS RAISED UNDER RULE 377 IN LOK SABHA AND BY WAY OF SPECIAL MENTION IN RAJYA SABHA

Members of the Lok Sabha who wish to bring to the notice of the House any matter which is not a point of order are permitted by the Speaker to raise the matter under rule 377 of the Rule of Procedures and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. In the Rajya Sabha, the Chairman permits the members to mention matters of urgent public importance, generally known as Special Mentions, under Rule 180-E of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Rajya Sabha. These matters are generally raised after the disposal of questions and calling attention.

Ministry takes follow-up action by requesting Ministries/ Departments for timely disposal of the issues raised under rule 377 in Lok Sabha and under rule 180 A-E by way of Special Mentions in Rajya Sabha at the level of Secretary/Additional Secretary/ Director as well as on Under Secretary level from time to time. In response to the above follow-up actions as on 29.12.2025 the position is as under:

*Out of 755 pending issues in Lok Sabha and out of 172 pending Special Mentions in Rajya Sabha, 440 issues in Lok Sabha and 87 Special Mentions in Rajya Sabha were raised during Winter Session (01.12.2025 to 19.12.2025).

3. Matters Raised during Zero Hour

During 'Zero Hour' members in both Houses with the permission of the Chair, may raise matters of urgent public importance. During the period under report, 1255 matters in Lok Sabha and 462 matters in Rajya Sabha were raised. All the matters were forwarded to the concerned Ministries / Departments for appropriate action.

4. RTI & PUBLIC GRIEVANCES

Details of RTIs and PGs disposed during the period: -

No RTI and PG matter is pending for reply/disposal as on date.

5. STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSURANCES IN BOTH THE HOUSES

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs introduced the Online Assurance Monitoring System (OAMS) on 9th October 2018 to enhance efficiency and transparency in the management of Parliamentary Assurances. Since its launch, the system has substantially streamlined the submission, monitoring and tracking of Implementation Reports. During the year 2025 up to the Winter Session, a total of 324 Implementation Reports were laid in the Lok Sabha while 236 Implementation Reports were laid in the Rajya Sabha.

6. NATIONAL E-VIDHAN APPLICATION (NeVA)

National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is a flagship Mission Mode Project (MMP) under the Digital India Programme (DIP) designed and implemented by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA). NeVA is built on the principle of "One Nation - One Application", providing a common digital platform for all State Legislatures to conduct their proceedings in a completely paperless, efficient, and transparent manner. The project enables end-to-end digitalisation of all workflows of Legislative Houses, thereby transforming them into "Digital Houses". It empowers Members to participate more effectively in legislative debates by using modern ICT tools for accessing documents, raising questions, submitting notices, and participating in House business.

MAJOR EVENTS ON THE FRONT OF 'NeVA' DURING THE YEAR 2025

3RD National Conference On NeVA

The 3rd National Conference on NeVA was successfully organised on 30 October 2025 at the Main Committee Room, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi. The conference witnessed the participation of over 100 delegates, including Secretaries of State/UT Legislatures and Secretaries of State Nodal Departments. The event was inaugurated by Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Minority Affairs. The Valedictory Session was presided over by Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Information & Broadcasting. A key highlight of the conference was the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Resolution on NeVA 2025, reaffirming the collective commitment of all participating Legislatures to the horizontal expansion of NeVA (bringing more Houses onto the platform) and its vertical expansion through deeper utilisation of advanced modules and complete digitisation of legislative processes.

(3rd National Conference of NeVA on 30th October, 2025 in Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi )

New State Legislatures On-Boarded NeVA

Rajasthan Live on NeVA: Rajasthan Legislative Assembly became the 16th State legislature to have transformed into a fully digital House by conducting its Budget Session Live through NeVA from 31st January 2025.

(Rajasthan Legislative Assembly conducting its Budget Session fully on the NeVA platform)

Odisha Launched NeVA: Odisha Legislative Assembly, became a fully Digital House through NeVA, launched the platform on 13 February 2025. The ceremony was graced by Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Smt. Surama Padhy, Speaker, Odisha Legislative Assembly, and Shri Umang Narula, the then Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

(NeVA launch ceremony at the Odisha Legislative Assembly)

Uttarakhand adopted NeVA: Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha became the 18th State Legislature in the country to adopt NeVA on 18 February 2025. The launch ceremony at the Dehradun Legislative Assembly was graced by Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami and Smt. Ritu Khanduri, Speaker, Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha.

(Launch ceremony of NeVA in Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly)

Puducherry Live on NeVA: Puducherry Legislative Assembly became the 19th State / UT Legislature to adopt NeVA on 17th June 2025, marking its transition to a fully digital House. The launch ceremony, held on 9th June 2025, was graced by Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Shri K. Kailashnathan, Chief Minister Shri N. Rangasamy, Speaker Shri R. Selvam, Shri Umang Narula, then Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, and Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

(Launch Ceremony of NeVA in Puducherry Legislative Assembly)

Delhi Legislative Assembly Live on NeVA: Delhi Vidhan Sabha became the 20th Legislature in the country to go live on NeVA on 4th August 2025, achieving this milestone in a record time of less than 100 days from the signing of the MoU for its implementation.

(Sh. Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs participating in the Foundation Laying Ceremony of NeVA in the Delhi Legislative Assembly)

(Delhi Legislative Assembly Live on NeVA platform)

Capacity Building Initiatives

As part of its Capacity Building Initiatives, the Ministry organized various workshops, training programmes, handholding sessions and video-conference sessions for different stakeholders to familiarize them with the functionalities of the NeVA software. To further strengthen these efforts, the Ministry has commenced a series of physical workshops in New Delhi for officers and officials of State/UT Legislatures from 23rd September, 2025. Several physical workshops under this series have already been conducted successfully. These workshops are expected to continue till January 2026, covering all 37 State/UT Legislatures.

(Training Programme organized from 19- 21, November, 2025 for the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi, Nagaland, Tripura, and Manipur)

(Training Programme organized on 4th, 6th -7th November, 2025 for the Andhra Pradesh Legislature)

Status Of NeVA Implementation

NeVA has achieved a significant national footprint, with 28 State/UT Legislatures having signed MoUs for its implementation, and 26 of them having already received project funding. Notably, 20 of these Legislatures are now fully Live, functioning as Digital Houses on the NeVA platform. These 20 Legislatures are as follows:

7. VISIT OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES

During the period under report, 3 Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) informed this Ministry about their visits to foreign countries. Requisite assistance, on demand, was extended to them through the Ministry of External Affairs and our Missions abroad.

8. PERMISSION/CLEARANCE TO STATE GOVERNMENTS FOR FOREIGN VISITS

As per Cabinet Secretariat's guidelines (O.M. No. 21/1/7/94- Cab. Dated 30.03.1995) the State Governments are required to seek/obtain clearance of the Central Administrative Ministry concerned with the subject matter, of the official visits to abroad.

During the period under report, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs issued clearance/no objection to Government of Telangana in respect of their Government Sponsored Delegations visiting abroad.

9. MEETING WITH DELEGATIONS FROM ABROAD

Besides sending the delegations abroad, various delegations from abroad call on Minister of Parliamentary Affairs/Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and exchange views on functioning of Parliament and other matters of mutual interest. This year, three such parliamentary delegations from United Kingdom on 04.08.2025, Russia on 18.08.2025 and from Saudi Arabia on 03.12.2025 met the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and exchanged the views on functioning of Parliament and other matters of mutual interest.

10. LIAISON WITH LEADERS OF VARIOUS PARTIES/GROUPS IN PARLIAMENT

One of the vital functions allotted to this Ministry under the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 is liaison with Leaders and Whips of various political Parties and Groups represented in Parliament. The Ministry makes necessary arrangements/co-ordinates the meetings of leaders of various political parties/groups in Parliament convened by the Prime Minister and other Union Ministers in order to evolve consensus on important national and international issues. During the period under report, three such meetings were convened on 30.01.2025, 20.07.2025, and 30.11.2025 before the commencement of Parliament Sessions on the subject of smooth functioning of Parliament.

Besides the above, two other meetings were also convened by the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs-

1. One on 24.04.2025 for the purpose of briefing to leaders of various political parties on the subject of 'Terrorist Attack at Pahalgam' chaired by Shri Rajnath Singh, Union Defence Minister; and
2. Another on 08.05.2025 for the purpose of briefing to leaders of various political parties on the subject of 'Operation Sindoor launched by Indian Armed Forces' chaired by Shri Rajnath Singh, Union Defence Minister.

11. YOUTH PARLIAMENT PROGRAMME

Youth Parliament Competition For Schools Under Directorate Of Education, Govt. Of NCT Of Delhi & NDMC

Orientation Course: The Orientation Course for the 58th Youth Parliament Competition, 2025-26, was held on 14th October 2025. Principals and teachers-in-charge from 41 schools under the Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, and NDMC participated in the course, which was organized at the Constitution Club, New Delhi. Officials/Officers of the Ministry delivered lectures during the Orientation Course.

Evaluation: As part of Youth Parliament programme for Delhi Schools, the evaluation for 57th edition of Youth Parliament Competition was completed on 13th February 2025. For the 58th Youth Parliament Competition, the evaluation was started from 17th November 2025.

Prize Distribution Function: The Ministry organized Prize Distribution Function of 57th Youth Parliament Competition for Delhi Schools on 22nd August, 2025 at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.

(Prize Distribution Function of 57th Youth Parliament Competition held at GMC Balayogi Auditorium on 22nd August, 2025)

National Youth Parliament Competitions For Kendriya Vidyalayas

Orientation Course: The Orientation Course for the 36th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2025-26, was conducted on 11th July 2025. Assistant Commissioners, Principals, and teachers-in-charge from 200 Kendriya Vidyalayas participated in the Orientation Course, which was organized at the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (Headquarters) in virtual mode. During the course, officers from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs delivered lectures.

Evaluation: National/Zonal Level Evaluation of 35th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024-25, was completed in January 2025. For 36th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2025-26, the evaluation started from 3rd November, 2025 and completed on 3rd December, 2025.

Prize Distribution Function: The Prize Distribution Functions for 34th National Youth Parliament Competition 2023-24 and 35th National Youth Parliament Competition 2024-25 were held on 10th January, 2025 and 29th August, 2025 respectively at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.

National Youth Parliament Competitions For Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas

1. Orientation Course: The Orientation Course for the 27th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2025-26 was organised on 15th July 2025. Assistant Commissioners, Principals, and teachers-in-charge from 100 JNVs participated in the Orientation Course, which was organized at the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (Headquarters) in virtual mode. During the course, officers from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs delivered lectures.
2. Evaluation: National Level Evaluation of 26th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024-25 was completed in February 2025.
3. Prize Distribution Function: The Prize Distribution Function for 25th National Youth Parliament Competition 2024-25 was held on 16th January, 2025 at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.

(Prize Distribution Function of 25th National Youth Parliament Competition held at GMC Balayogi Auditorium on 16th January 2025.

National Youth Parliament Competitions For Universities/Colleges

Evaluation: As per schedule of the programme of 17th National Youth Parliament Competition 2024-25 for Universities/Colleges, the Group Level Competition was organised from January to May, 2025. Evaluation of the 17th National Youth Parliament Competition 2024-25 for Universities/Colleges at National level started from 10th September, 2025 and concluded on 14th November, 2025 at 8 places.

Advertisement: The advertisement for participation in the 18th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2025-26 for Universities/Colleges was published on 4th July 2025.

National Youth Parliament Competitions For Eklavya Model Residential Schools

Orientation Course: The orientation Course for 1st National Youth Parliament Competition, 2025-26 for Eklavya Model Residential Schools was organised on 12th -13th November, 2025 at Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi. During the course, officers from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs delivered lectures.

Financial Assistance To States/UTs For Organizing Youth Parliament Competitions

Under the programme for providing financial assistance to States/UTs for organizing Youth Parliament Competitions, the States of Tripura, Uttarakhand, and Haryana were provided financial assistance upon receipt of their respective claims.

Web-Portal Based National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS)

To enhance the outreach of its Youth Parliament programme, the Ministry operates a dedicated web portal of National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS). The portal, upgraded to NYPS 2.0 to enable participation of educational institutions, groups and individual citizens of the country, particularly from remote and rural areas, has recorded over 1,800 institutional registrations, more than 260 group participations, and over 15,800 individual participations during the period from 1st January, 2025 to 10th December, 2025.

12. Activities Undertaken by the Hindi Section from January to December, 2025

In order to ensure proper implementation of the Official Language Policy, the Official Languages Act, 1963 and the rules framed thereunder, as well as to carry out translation work, a Hindi Section has been established in the Ministry.

To ensure effective implementation of the Official Language Policy, an Official Language Implementation Committee has been constituted in the Ministry. During the period under report, four meetings of the Committee were held on 28 March, 27 June, 25 September and 11 December, 2025.

For providing advice on matters relating to the progressive use of Hindi and implementation of the Official Language Policy, a Hindi Salahkar Samiti is constituted in the Ministry. During the period under report, a meeting of the Hindi Salahkar Samiti was held on 22 August, 2025.

To ensure compliance with the provisions of the Official Languages Act and the Official Languages Rules and to maintain continuous monitoring of the implementation of provisions relating to the use of Hindi, inspections of various Sections of the Ministry are carried out. During the period under report, inspections of 11 Sections were conducted.

"Hindi Pakhwada" was observed in the Ministry from 14 to 30 September, 2025. During the Pakhwada, various competitions were conducted. The closing ceremony of Hindi Pakhwada was held on 30 September, 2025, during which prizes were awarded to the winners of various competitions. A total of 48 officers/officials were awarded prizes.

To promote the use of Hindi in official work, four Hindi workshops were conducted during the period under report. The first workshop was held from 13-14 January, 2025, the second on 24 February, 2025, the third from 28-29 August, 2025 and the fourth from 1-2 September, 2025. Through these workshops, 28 officials were imparted training in noting and drafting in Hindi.

For the promotion and propagation of Hindi in the Ministry, two Hindi seminars were also organized during the period under report. The first seminar was held on 19 September, 2025 and the second on 9 October, 2025. Through these seminars, 16 officials were provided practical training on various aspects related to official work in Hindi, thereby further strengthening the use and promotion of Hindi in the Ministry.

On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, a Yoga Workshop was organized in the Ministry on 11 June, 2025. In the workshop, Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Sahayak Yogacharya from Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, imparted yoga training.

13. SWACHHATA PAKHWADA, 2025

As part of the Government of India's Swachh Bharat Mission, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs observed Swachhata Pakhwada from 16 to 30 April 2025 in accordance with the calendar issued by the Cabinet Secretariat. The observance commenced with the administration of the Swachhata Pledge by the Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, to all officers and staff. A range of activities were undertaken during the fortnight, including intensive cleanliness drives in office premises, review and weeding out of old physical files, identification and disposal of obsolete items and e-waste, cleaning of electrical fittings, whitewashing and general maintenance of office spaces, and placement of indoor plants to promote a clean and green work environment. Senior officers conducted inspections of sections, and best-performing sections were recognized during the closing ceremony. The initiative reinforced the importance of cleanliness, sustainability, and digital hygiene as integral to efficient government functioning.

14. SWACHHATA HI SEVA (SHS) CAMPAIGN 2025

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs actively participated in the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS)-2025 campaign observed from 17 September to 2 October 2025. The campaign began with the Swachhata Pledge administered by the Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, followed by the implementation of a structured day-wise action plan. Key activities included special cleanliness drives and Shramdaan, promotion of green initiatives through distribution of indoor plants, employee engagement programmes such as Rangoli-making competition, health check-ups and felicitation of Safai Mitras, and a formal closing ceremony. A major highlight was the "Ek Ghanta - Ek Din - Ek Saath Shramdaan" programme organized at Jain Happy School, Gole Market, led by the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, along with sapling plantation under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Abhiyan". The campaign witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers, staff, and the community, reinforcing the message of cleanliness, dignity of labour, and civic responsibility.

(At Jain Happy School, Gole market, New Delhi during Swachhata Hi Sewa campaign)

15. SPECIAL CAMPAIGN 5.0 FOR SWACHHATA AND DISPOSAL OF PENDING MATTERS

The Ministry successfully concluded its participation in Special Campaign 5.0 conducted from 2 to 31 October 2025 under the aegis of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). Following a preparatory phase for identification of pending references, obsolete records, and redundant materials, the Ministry undertook an intensive implementation phase that resulted in the clearance of 100% of identified pendencies. Comprehensive cleanliness drives were carried out across all sections, obsolete materials and e-waste were disposed of in accordance with environmental norms, and greater reliance was placed on digital platforms such as e-Office, e-HRMS, NeVA, OAMS, and other management systems. The campaign significantly advanced paperless governance, improved administrative efficiency, and strengthened record management practices. The Ministry also leveraged social media for outreach and transparency, showcasing inspections and progress under the campaign. The successful completion of Special Campaign 5.0 marked a significant step towards clean, efficient, and citizen-centric administration.

16. MASS SINGING OF "VANDE MATARAM" - 150 YEARS OF THE NATIONAL SONG

As part of the nationwide commemoration of 150 years of India's National Song Vande Mataram, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organized a mass singing of the full version of Vande Mataram at its premises on 7 November 2025. The programme was attended by the Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Secretary, Additional Secretary, and officers and staff of the Ministry, and was held in conjunction with the inaugural ceremony organized by the Ministry of Culture at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Addresses by senior officers and the Minister of State highlighted the historical, cultural, and patriotic significance of Vande Mataram as a symbol of national unity and inspiration during the freedom struggle and beyond. The Ministry also joined the live telecast of the Prime Minister's address, in which he underscored the enduring relevance of the National Song in fostering unity, cultural pride, and the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. The event marked the commencement of a year-long nationwide commemoration from 7 November 2025 to 7 November 2026.

(Mass singing of Vande Matram)

17. CONSTITUTION DAY (SAMVIDHAN DIWAS) CELEBRATIONS 2025

Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) was commemorated on 26 November 2025 with a grand national ceremony held in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, reaffirming the nation's commitment to constitutional values. The ceremony was presided over by the President of India and attended by the Vice-President, Prime Minister, Speaker, Lok Sabha, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, and other dignitaries. Key highlights included important digital releases such as the Constitution of India in nine Indian languages and a commemorative booklet on constitutional art and calligraphy. The President addressed the gathering and led the Reading of the Preamble. As the nodal ministry, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs played an active role and, in collaboration with MyGov, organized nationwide activities including essay and blog writing competitions, an online quiz, and Preamble-reading initiatives. Officers and staff of the Ministry participated by viewing the live telecast and engaging in online activities, reaffirming their commitment to the ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity enshrined in the Constitution.

(Main event of Constitution Day at Central Hall, Samvidhan Sadan)

18. REVISION IN THE SALARY, ALLOWANCES AND PENSIONS OF MPS / EX-MPS ON THE BASIS OF THE COST INFLATION INDEX.

To give effect to the provisions contained in the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954 and Rules made thereunder, Government has revised Salary, Daily Allowance, Pension, Additional Pension, Constituency Allowance, Office Expense Allowance and Monetary Ceiling for Furniture of MPs/ Ex-MPs w.e.f. 01.04.2023 on the basis of the Cost Inflation Index. The revision in the Salary, Allowances and Pensions of MPs / Ex-MPs is as follows:

19. Handbook on the Working of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has been updated in December 2025.

20. CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE

The Ministry constitutes Consultative Committees of Members of Parliament and makes arrangements for holding their meetings during session and inter session periods. Initially, 41 Consultative Committees were constituted for various Ministries; with the constitution of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of AYUSH on 05.05.2025, the total number of Committees, now stands at 42.

The following activities were undertaken till 22.12.2025:

1. 105 Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) were nominated on Hindi Salahkar Samitis of various ministries/departments.
2. 46 Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) were nominated on various Boards/Councils/Commissions set up under Govt. of India.
3. 160 Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) were nominated on Zonal Railway Users' Consultative Committees (ZRUCC).
4. 11 Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) were nominated on Consultative Committee for the Ministry of AYUSH.
5. 21 Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) were nominated on various Consultative Committees.
6. Names of 10 Members of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) were deleted from various Consultative Committees for various Ministries due to expiration of their term in Rajya Sabha / resignation in Rajya Sabha or sad demise.
7. 85 Meetings of the Consultative Committees were held during 18th Lok Sabha till 19th December, 2025.

Annexure

Bills passed by both the Houses of parliament during 2025