Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, will introduce The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The proposed legislation aims to promote the development and safe use of nuclear energy across key sectors. Singh will also seek the House’s consideration and passage of the Bill.
The legislation intends to encourage the use of nuclear energy and ionising radiation for power generation and applications in healthcare, agriculture, industry, research, and environmental protection, while maintaining a robust regulatory framework to ensure safety and security.
On the same day, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will introduce the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha during the winter session. The Bill aims to create a rural development framework aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, providing a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment each year to rural households whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work. It also seeks to promote empowerment, growth, and resilience in rural areas. Chouhan will move for the Bill’s consideration and passage.
Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha will follow a packed agenda on Wednesday, with the consideration and passage of the two key bills, alongside the laying of papers, presentation of committee reports, and ministerial statements, according to the revised List of Business.
The House will convene at 11 a.m., beginning with Question Hour, followed by the laying of papers by ministers including Jitendra Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Jitin Prasada. Singh will lay papers for the Ministries of Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space. Other ministers, including Meghwal (Parliamentary Affairs), Prasada (Electronics and IT), Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani (Communications), B. L. Verma and Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya (Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution), Dr. L. Murugan (Information and Broadcasting), Satish Chandra Dubey (Mines), Ravneet Singh (Railways), and Harsh Malhotra (Corporate Affairs), will also lay papers.
The House will further take up matters under Rule 377, along with the introduction and consideration of the two major bills.
