**Executive Summary**
The Seventh Session of the 18th Lok Sabha concluded on April 18, 2026, recording a productivity rate of approximately 93% over 31 sittings. The session, which commenced on January 28, 2026, saw the passage of the Union Budget 2026-27, the approval of nine government bills, and extensive discussions on national security and constitutional amendments. Key highlights included the successful attainment of first criticality by India’s 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor and statements regarding the West Asia conflict.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Sessional Statistics and Productivity**
* The House held 31 sittings totaling 151 hours and 42 minutes of work.
* Productivity for the session was recorded at 93%.
* A total of 2,089 papers were laid on the Table, and 73 reports were presented by Standing Committees.
* Members made 181 statements in 18 Indian languages with simultaneous interpretation.
**Financial Business**
* The Union Budget 2026-27 was presented on February 1, 2026, followed by a 13-hour general discussion involving 63 members.
* Demands for Grants for various ministries were discussed and passed between March 16 and March 18, 2026.
* The Appropriation Bill was passed on March 18, and the Finance Bill was passed on March 25, 2026.
**Legislative Activity**
* Twelve government bills were introduced, and nine were passed by the House.
* Passed bills include: The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, and the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill.
* The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 was discussed for over 21 hours but was not passed by the House.
**Public Interest and Security Discussions**
* 326 matters of public importance were raised during Zero Hour, and 650 matters were taken up under Rule 377.
* The Prime Minister delivered a statement on March 23, 2026, regarding the West Asia conflict and challenges for India.
* A short-duration discussion under Rule 193 focused on efforts to eliminate Left-Wing Extremism.
* 126 starred questions were answered orally during the session.
**Impact Analysis**
**Lok Sabha Members**
**Impact**
Members actively engaged in 31 sittings, participating in long-form discussions on the budget (13 hours) and constitutional bills (21+ hours). They utilized 18 different Indian languages for statements, supported by interpretation services.
**Action Required**
Members must continue to represent their constituencies through Zero Hour submissions, Rule 377 matters, and by reviewing the 73 committee reports presented during the session.
**Union Government / Ministries**
**Impact**
The government successfully secured the passage of the Union Budget, the Finance Bill, and nine other legislative amendments. They also addressed 126 starred questions and provided statements on international conflicts and internal security.
**Action Required**
Relevant ministries must now proceed with the implementation of the newly passed laws and the budgetary allocations approved for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
**General Public**
**Impact**
The public is affected by the passage of significant legislation regarding industrial relations, transgender rights, and insolvency codes. National achievements, such as the progress of the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor, were also formally recognized.
**Action Required**
No direct action required; however, the public is the beneficiary of the 326 matters of importance and 650 Rule 377 matters raised by their representatives to address local and national grievances.
Key Entities Referenced
Union Budget 2026-27: The central government's annual financial statement for the fiscal year, which was the subject of primary discussion and legislative business during the session.
Finance Bill, 2026: A critical legislative measure passed by the Lok Sabha to give effect to the government's financial and taxation proposals.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026: A significant constitutional amendment bill that underwent extensive discussion in the House during the seventh session.
The Delimitation Bill, 2026: A major legislative proposal discussed alongside the Constitution Amendment Bill, concerning the redrawing of electoral boundaries.
The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026: One of the key government bills passed during the session to modify labor and industrial laws.
Lok Sabha Secretariat
DURING SEVENTH SESSION OF 18TH LOK
SABHA, PRODUCTIVITY WAS AROUND 93
PERCENT: LOK SABHA SPEAKER
31 SITTINGS OF LOK SABHA WERE HELD DURING
SEVENTH SESSION, WHICH LASTED FOR 151 HOURS 42
MINUTES: LOK SABHA SPEAKER
GENERAL DISCUSSION ON UNION BUDGET 2026-27
LASTED FOR AROUND 13 HOURS AND 63 MEMBERS
PARTICIPATED IN DISCUSSION: LOK SABHA SPEAKER
THE CONSTITUTION (ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST
AMENDMENT) BILL, 2026; THE UNION TERRITORIES LAWS
(AMENDMENT) BILL, 2026; AND THE DELIMITATION BILL,
2026 WERE DISCUSSED FOR 21 HOURS AND 27 MINUTES
AND 131 MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THE DISCUSSION:
LOK SABHA SPEAKER
12 GOVERNMENT BILLS WERE INTRODUCED IN LOK
SABHA AND 09 BILLS WERE PASSED: LOK SABHA
SPEAKER
326 MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE WERE RAISED
DURING THE SEVENTH SESSION OF 18TH LOK SABHA: LOK
SABHA SPEAKER
SEVENTH SESSION OF EIGHTEENTH LOK SABHA
CONCLUDES
Posted On: 18 APR 2026 3:22PM by PIB Delhi
The Seventh Session of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha, which commenced on 28 January, 2026, concluded
today.
On this occasion, Shri Birla informed the House that 31 sittings were held during the Session which lasted
for around 151 hours 42 minutes.The productivity of the House during the Session was 93 percent, informed Shri Birla.
The Hon’ble President of India addressed Members of both the Houses of Parliament on 28 January, 2026
and the discussion on Vote of Thanks on the President’s Address lasted for 2 hours 46 minutes, informed
Shri Birla.
The Finance Minister presented Union Budget 2026-2027 on the floor of the House on 1 February, 2026.
General Discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 lasted for approximately 13 hours. Shri Birla informed
that 63 Members participated in the discussion. Finance Minister replied to the discussion on 11 February,
2025.
Demands for Grants of selected Ministries/ Departments were discussed in the House from 16 to 18
March, 2026 and subsequently the Demands for Grants were passed by the House. Appropriation Bill was
passed in the Lok Sabha on 18 March, 2026 and the Finance Bill was passed on 25 March, 2026.
Shri Birla further informed that, 12 Government Bills were introduced and 09 Bills were passed, during
the session. Some of the important bills which were passed are as follows:
1. The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026
2. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026
3. Finance Bill, 2026
4. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026
5. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026
6. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026
7. The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026
On this occasion, Shri Birla informed that the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment)
Bill, 2026; the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and the Delimitation Bill, 2026 were
discussed in the House on 16 and 17 April, 2026 and the discussion lasted for 21 hours and 27 minutes. He
also informed that 131 Members participated in the discussion on the three bills. The Constitution
Amendment Bill was not passed by the House, he added.
Shri Birla also informed that on March 23, 2026, the Prime Minister delivered a statement regarding the
ongoing conflict in West Asia and the challenges emerging before India.
During the Session, 126 starred questions were answered orally. A total of 326 Matters of Public
Importance were raised by the Members during the Zero Hour, Shri Birla informed. A total of 650 matters
were taken up under Rule 377 during the Session.
73 Reports were presented by Departmentally Related Standing Committees and as many as, 2089 papers
were laid on the Table of the House, informed Shri Birla.
On 30 March 2026, a Short-Duration discussion was held under Rule 193 on the subject “Efforts to free
the country from Left-Wing Extremism.” The discussion lasted for 6 hours and 7 minutes, and 36
Members participated in it. The discussion concluded with a reply by the Union Minister of Home Affairs.
Shri Birla also informed that on 16th April, 2026, the Chair informed the House of the significant
achievement of India’s 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor attaining first criticality successfully.
He also informed that during this session, 181 statements were made by Members in 18 Indian languages,
and their simultaneous interpretation was carried out successfully.18व लोक सभा के सातव सत्र का समापन आज सदन म राष्ट्र गीत ‘वंद मातरम्’ के सामूहक गान के
साथ हुआ। इस अवसर पर गीत के सभी छह छ का गायन हुआ। pic.twitter.com/RTsMKIYH8P
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 18, 2026
18व लोक सभा का सातवा ं सत्र आज अनतकाल के लए स्थगत हो गया ह।
28 जनवरी, 2026 को आरभं हुए इस सत्र म हमने 31 बैठक क, जो लगभग 151 घंट और 42 मनट
तक चल।
माननीय राष्ट्रपत जी न े दनांक 28 जनवरी 2026 को समवेत दोन सदन के सद को संबोधत कया,
तथा 1 फरवरी 2026 को… pic.twitter.com/tdO129PmlR
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 18, 2026
Seventh Session of Eighteenth Lok Sabha: An Overview
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