Thu Mar 20 05:15:38 UTC 2025: ## Parliament Resumes Session: Key Bills and Budgetary Demands on Agenda

**New Delhi, March 20, 2025** – The Indian Parliament resumed its Budget Session today, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha tackling a range of crucial legislative matters and budgetary demands.

The Lok Sabha reconvened at 11 a.m. to address several standing committee reports and continue deliberations on budgetary allocations. Key discussions and votes are scheduled for the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare’s demands for grants for the fiscal year 2025-26. This includes consideration of cut motions previously tabled.

Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha will continue its discussion on the functioning of the Home Ministry. Furthermore, the Rajya Sabha will consider the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expected to move for its passage.

The busy parliamentary agenda reflects the government’s focus on key policy areas, including water resources, agriculture, and financial regulation. The outcome of the votes and discussions on the budgetary demands and the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill will be closely watched.

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