Declining Parliamentary Productivity: Causes and Remedies
The Indian Parliament, the cornerstone of democracy, is facing a serious productivity crisis. Data shows that while the First Lok Sabha (1952–57) met for an average of 135 days a year, the 17th Lok Sabha (2019–24) sat for only 55 days annually. Similarly, nearly 30% of the time of the 15th Lok Sabha (2009–14) was lost due to disruptions.
The tradition of referring Bills to committees has also weakened—about 60% of Bills were scrutinized in the 14th Lok Sabha, compared to just 10% in the 17th. Declining sitting days, rising political confrontation, executive dominance, and the poor quality of debates raise ....
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