The Winter Session of Parliament commenced today, marking the beginning of three weeks of intense legislative activity in New Delhi. The government has lined up an ambitious agenda with thirteen significant bills scheduled for introduction and passage during the session, which will continue until December 19 with a total of fifteen sittings.
Government's Legislative Agenda and Opposition's Priorities
While the ruling administration prepares to push through its legislative business, opposition members of parliament have declared their intention to raise several critical issues. These include discussions on matters of equality, income distribution, the recent Delhi blast incident, pollution concerns, and foreign policy. The session is also expected to feature a special discussion commemorating the 150th anniversary of India's national song, Vande Mataram.
Key Bills Set to Transform India's Landscape
Among the thirteen bills listed for consideration, several stand out for their potential to bring transformative changes across sectors. The legislative business includes:
The Atomic Energy Bill, 2025 represents a landmark shift in India's nuclear energy policy. This legislation aims to regulate atomic energy use while breaking the government's monopoly by allowing private entities to operate atomic power generation plants alongside the Nuclear Power Corporation of India. This move supports India's ambitious target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047.
The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 seeks to revolutionize the insurance sector by deepening market penetration and accelerating growth. Following the Union Budget's proposal to remove foreign direct investment limits from the current 74%, this bill will simplify FDI conditions, promoting ease of doing business in the sector.
The Higher Education Commission of India Bill, 2025 will establish a new higher education regulator that replaces existing bodies including the University Grants Commission (UGC). This new commission will coordinate and determine standards across higher education institutions and research centers nationwide.
Other Significant Legislative Proposals
The government's comprehensive legislative package includes several other important bills. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Lok Sabha on August 12, 2025, provides for cross-border insolvency and group insolvency while removing the fast-track process for small companies and startups.
The Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025 aims to consolidate multiple existing acts into a single code, streamlining regulations governing India's financial markets. Meanwhile, The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will amend the Companies Act, 2013 and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 to facilitate ease of doing business.
Additional bills include the Manipur GST Amendment Bill, National Highways Amendment Bill, Arbitration and Conciliation Amendment Bill, and the Jan Vishwas Bill which amends 17 acts by removing imprisonment provisions for minor offences.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to introduce the Central Excise Amendment Bill and Health Security and National Security Cess Bill in the Lok Sabha during this session, adding fiscal legislation to the government's packed winter agenda.
