Rajya Sabha winter session day 1: New chairman & MP's to take charge, key bills & reports on agenda

The Rajya Sabha Winter Session began with a packed agenda on Day 1. Key highlights include the laying of government papers by ministers, presentation of the 80th and 81st Reports of the Committee of Privileges, and the move of a Statutory Resolution on the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024 by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. The session also includes discussions on ensuring accountability and adherence to parliamentary decorum. Environmental governance takes centre stage with the extension of the Water Pollution Amendment Act to additional states, emphasizing trust-based governance and ease of business.