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Andhra Pradesh Houses End Monsoon Session With Key Bills

The two Houses of Andhra Pradesh’s legislature are finishing their monsoon meetings today.

They will discuss and vote on several proposed laws.

Pawan Kalyan will ask both Houses to approve a water-pollution law amendment.

Another proposal would change the Panchayat Raj Act.

A separate bill concerns regularising the services of contract employees.

Members will also present a report about wildlife and environmental protection.

The Assembly will discuss public welfare programs called the ‘Super Six’ schemes.

Ministers will answer questions about issues such as healthcare, farming, education, roads, and irrigation.

Key facts

Sessions: Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council monsoon sessions
Water resolution: Pawan Kalyan will move a unanimous resolution on the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024
Assembly bills: Proposed legislation concerns the Panchayat Raj Act and regularisation of contract employees’ services
Committee report: The Committee on Wildlife and Environmental Protection will table its report in both Houses
Assembly discussion: A short-duration discussion is scheduled on the ‘Super Six’ schemes and public welfare
Assembly questions: Topics include private network hospital services, Gram Panchayat funds, unemployment allowance, housing regularisation, and the Bhimavaram Collectorate complex
Council questions: Topics include PM Vidya Lakshmi, Godavari Pushkaralu funding, Kapu Corporation allocations, the Right to Education Act, and women’s financial assistance

thehansindia.com · 1 week ago