new Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said ultraviolet C-band irradiation devices have been installed in the chambers of the House to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
“I am happy to inform all of you that the Secretariat has recently instituted another security measure in the chambers of this prestigious House to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. The spread of the virus through ultraviolet C-band radiation Tools have been established to contain the virus which is very effective in killing the virus,” he said.
The technology is developed by CSIR-CSIO.
Speaking on the first day of the second part of the budget session, Naidu said that with the lack of a third wave, both the Houses of Parliament have been sitting since 11 am against working in two shifts during the first part of the session. ,
He said, “We still need to be careful and hence, some honorable members are being seated in the galleries of this House. I urge all of you to follow the proper behavior of COVID inside and outside the House. “
Referring to the evacuation of Indian students from war-torn Ukraine, he said it was a very challenging task.
“The Government of India went ahead in evacuating Indian students as well as some students of other nationalities. These efforts are commendable,” the Speaker said.
The House had taken a 30-day leave for the Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committees (DRSCs) to scrutinize the demands for grants of various ministries for the year 2022-23.
Eight DRSCs of the Rajya Sabha have held a total of 21 sittings for a duration of 73 hours and 33 minutes, and examined the Demands for Grants of 18 Ministries involving 32 departments.
“I am happy to share with all of you that the average duration of these 21 meetings was 3 hours 30 minutes per meeting which is the best ever in this regard. This marked an increase of one hour and 17 minutes per meeting. 56 per cent as compared to last year,” Naidu said.
The RS President also said that there has been a decline in the average attendance of meetings this year as compared to last year.
“I understand that the recent assembly election was a major factor that reduced attendance,” he said.
With regard to attendance at DRSC meetings, Naidu said that some chairpersons met him on Monday morning and expressed concern over inadequate attendance in committees dealing with special and technical issues.
Naidu said, “This requires nominating members to committees on the basis of their background and interest in the subject area… Preference should be given to the participation of the members in the meetings. Elections are important, but participation in committee meetings should be given.” Appropriate priority should be given to taking.” said.
He further said that there were 10 sittings in the first part of the budget session, which was a refreshing break from the turmoil of the last few sessions.
The House was not forcibly adjourned during the first part. As a result, the productivity of the House was 101.40 per cent, he said.
Naidu appealed to the members to maintain a “positive spirit” during the 19 sittings of the second part of the session so that the productivity of the House exceeds 94 per cent of last year’s budget session.