Productivity of Houses of Parliament | 29 Aug 2024

Recently, both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) were adjourned sine die after the Budget session.

Adjournment sine die refers to the termination of a parliamentary session for an indefinite period, without a scheduled date for reconvening.
The Lok Sabha held 15 sittings, totaling 115 hours, with a productivity rate of 136%. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha functioned for 90 hours and 35 minutes, achieving a productivity rate of 118%.
During the session, over 27 hours in the Lok Sabha were dedicated to Budget discussions.

Productivity of the Houses of Parliament:

It refers to the amount of legislative work accomplished during a session. This includes the number of bills passed, questions answered, and debates held.
Factors Affecting the Productivity:
- The number of sittings: More sittings allow the House more time to execute its work.
- The Length of Each Sitting: Longer sittings allow for more debate and discussion.
- The Number of Members Present: A larger number of members present means that there are more people to participate in debates and votes.
- The Level of Disruption: Disruptions, such as protests and walkouts, can waste valuable time and prevent the Houses from doing their work.