Key Achievements (2025)

  • High Legislative Output
  • Passage of 39 Bills in both Houses.
  • Notable bills: Income‑Tax Bill, 2025 (tax code simplification), VB‑G‑Ram‑G Bill, 2025 (rural employment guarantee), Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025.
  • Substantive Parliamentary Discourse
  • Debates on Operation Sindoor, Election Reforms, India's Space Programme, and the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.
  • Pioneering Digital Governance
  • 20 State/UT legislatures fully live on the National e‑Vidhan Application (NeVA) – a Mission Mode Project under Digital India.
  • Conducted the 3rd National Conference on NeVA and capacity‑building workshops for state officials.
  • Efficient House Management & Accountability
  • Effective use of Rule 377 (Lok Sabha) and Zero Hour.
  • 100% disposal of RTI and public grievances.
  • Launch of Online Assurance Monitoring System (OAMS) to track parliamentary assurances.
  • Youth Engagement
  • Upgraded National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) 2.0 portal.
  • 1,800+ institutional registrations and 15,800 individual participations nationwide.
  • National Celebrations & Outreach
  • Coordinated Constitution Day 2025 and events for the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’.
  • Diplomatic & Coordination Functions
  • Hosted inter‑parliamentary delegations from the UK, Russia, Saudi Arabia.
  • Provided clearances for state delegations travelling abroad.
  • Special Campaigns & Language Promotion
  • Executed Special Campaign 5.0 for cleanliness – cleared 100% of identified pendencies.
  • Promoted official language implementation through committees, workshops, Hindi Pakhwada, and seminars.
  • Committee Management
  • Constituted 42 Consultative Committees of MPs for various ministries.
  • Organized 85 meetings, nominated MPs to advisory boards and committees.

Background & Context

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs acts as the bridge between the executive and the legislature, ensuring smooth functioning of Parliament, facilitating legislative business, and enhancing transparency. 2025 marked a strategic push towards digital transformation (NeVA) and youth participation, aligning with the broader Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat visions.

Significance for India / Governance / Policy

  • Legislative Efficiency: Passing 39 bills reflects a proactive legislative agenda, essential for policy implementation.
  • Accountability: Tools like Rule 377, Zero Hour, OAMS, and 100% RTI disposal strengthen executive oversight.
  • Digital Governance: NeVA reduces paper‑based processes, improves accessibility, and promotes transparency.
  • Democratic Engagement: Youth Parliament Programme nurtures future leaders and deepens civic awareness.
  • Inter‑Parliamentary Diplomacy: Enhances India's soft power and facilitates policy exchange.

Related Constitutional / Legal Provisions

  • Article 105 – Powers, privileges and immunities of Parliament.
  • Rule 377 (Lok Sabha) – Allows MPs to raise matters of urgent public importance.
  • Rule 7 (Rajya Sabha) – Similar provision for urgent matters.
  • Article 75(3) – Accountability of the Council of Ministers to Parliament.

FAQs

  1. What is NeVA?
  • A Mission Mode Project under Digital India that digitises legislative processes, making state/UT legislatures paperless and transparent.
  1. Why is Rule 377 important?
  • It enables MPs to raise urgent public issues without a formal debate, ensuring swift executive accountability.
  1. Name two landmark bills passed in 2025.
  • Income‑Tax Bill, 2025 and VB‑G‑Ram‑G Bill, 2025.

UPSC Mains Prompt

Discuss the role of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs in strengthening legislative functioning and accountability in India.