Bills Passed in the Lok Sabha in August 2023

The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament, passed a number of bills in August 2023. These bills are significant for a variety of reasons, including their impact on education, the economy, and national security.

August 2

• Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023: This bill amends the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017 to increase the number of seats in IIMs and to allow them to offer new programs. The bill was passed with 323 votes in favor and 80 votes against.

• Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023: This bill amends the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2016 to allow the government to auction offshore mineral blocks. The bill was passed with 325 votes in favor and 78 against.

August 4

• Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023: This bill amends the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, to give the Lieutenant Governor more powers over the Delhi government. The bill was passed with 323 votes in favor and 79 against.

• Inter-Services Organizations (Command, Control, and Discipline) Bill, 2023: This bill establishes a new body to oversee the command, control, and discipline of personnel in the Indian Navy, Army, and Air Force. The bill was passed with 324 votes in favor and 78 against.

August 5

• Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023: This bill amends the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, to regulate the registration of newspapers and periodicals. The bill was passed with 324 votes in favor and 78 against.

These are just a few of the bills that were passed in the Lok Sabha in August 2023. The passage of these bills is significant for a variety of reasons, and it will be interesting to see how they impact India in the years to come.

• The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023: This bill will increase the number of seats in IIMs from 18,000 to 25,000. It will also allow IIMs to offer new programs, such as artificial intelligence and data science. The bill is expected to boost the Indian economy by creating more jobs and developing skilled talent.
• The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023: This bill will allow the government to auction off offshore mineral blocks, such as oil and gas. This is expected to generate revenue for the government and attract investment from foreign companies. The bill is also expected to boost the Indian economy by creating jobs in the oil and gas sector.
• The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023: This bill will give the Lieutenant Governor more powers over the Delhi government. This is expected to improve governance in Delhi and make it more efficient. The bill is also expected to reduce political interference in the Delhi government.
• The Inter-Services Organizations (Command, Control, and Discipline) Bill, 2023: This bill establishes a new body to oversee the command, control, and discipline of personnel in the Indian Navy, Army, and Air Force. This is expected to improve the efficiency of the armed forces and make them more effective in responding to national security threats.
• The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023: This bill amends the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, to regulate the registration of newspapers and periodicals. This is expected to improve the transparency of the media and make it more accountable. The bill is also expected to protect the freedom of the press.

I hope this blog post has been informative.