Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat on 25th July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
On July 25, 2026, Hon’ble Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, inaugurated ‘Prarambh,’ a two-day orientation programme for 67 newly elected and nominated members. The programme aims to familiarize legislators with parliamentary procedures, constitutional responsibilities, and digital tools to help achieve the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047.’ Key focus areas include maintaining the sanctity of House proceedings, understanding legislative rules, and adopting Artificial Intelligence for effective governance.
Key Points / Main Content
Inaugural Highlights and Vision
Purpose: The 'Prarambh' programme is designed to orient new members following the biennial elections of 2026.
Guiding Principles: The vision is centered on "Nation First" (Rashtra Pratham), adherence to the Constitution, and the goal of a developed India by 2047.
Legislative Potential: Every policy framed, question asked, and law enacted by members has the potential to transform lives and generations.
Parliamentary Duties and Conduct
Accountability: Members are encouraged to hold the Government accountable through constructive criticism, seeking answers, and raising issues of public interest.
House Sanctity: Members must protect the sanctity of Question Hour and Zero Hour from disruptions; debates should always lead to a decision.
Rule 267: This rule should be invoked only in the rarest of situations and must be based on the consensus of the House.
Continuous Learning: Members are advised to master legislative and budgetary processes, committee systems, conventions, and parliamentary ethics.
Technological Integration
AI and IT Tools: The programme includes a hands-on workshop on IT tools, highlighting the entry of Parliament into the era of Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
Real-time Interpretation: AI-driven tools like 'Vani Setu' are now utilized for real-time interpretation in multiple languages within the Rajya Sabha Chamber.
Future Readiness: Members are urged to adopt emerging technologies to remain effective in a modern legislative environment.
Impact Analysis
Newly Elected/Nominated Members of Rajya SabhaImpact
Members are entering Parliament during 'Amrit Kaal' and are tasked with the historical responsibility of driving progress toward 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047.' They must transition from winning elections to earning respect through public service and legislative intervention.
Action Required
Members must attend the two-day orientation, acquire thorough knowledge of House rules (specifically Rule 267), and adopt a habit of continuous learning regarding the day's business and procedural rules.
Rajya Sabha SecretariatImpact
The Secretariat is responsible for designing a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates modern digital needs and providing the necessary infrastructure for parliamentary functioning.
Action Required
The Secretariat must conduct hands-on workshops on IT tools and manage AI-driven systems like 'Vani Setu' to facilitate real-time interpretation and legislative efficiency.
The GovernmentImpact
The Government will face increased scrutiny and accountability as new members are trained to offer constructive criticism, provide advice on bills, and seek answers on public interest issues.
Action Required
The Government must prepare to respond to the interventions, questions, and counsel provided by the newly oriented members during parliamentary sessions.
Key Entities Referenced
Orientation Programme 'Prarambh': A two-day training initiative for newly elected or nominated Members of Rajya Sabha to familiarize them with legislative, budgetary, and committee processes.
Viksit Bharat @ 2047: A national vision and policy goal to transform India into a developed nation by 2047, serving as a primary objective for parliamentary work.
Rule 267: A specific procedural rule of the Rajya Sabha regarding the suspension of rules, emphasized for its critical importance and rare invocation.
Rajya Sabha Secretariat: The administrative body responsible for organizing the orientation program and managing the modern digital infrastructure of the Upper House.
Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS): A referenced government scheme cited as a successful example of how legislative interventions can modernize industries.
Rajya Sabha Secretariat
Hon'ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha inaugurates
Two-Day Orientation Programme 'Prarambh' for
the newly elected/nominated Members of Rajya
Sabha
United by one document, which is our Constitution, one
vision, that is Nation First (Rashtra Pratham), and one goal, a
Viksit Bharat @ 2047, says Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan
Every policy you frame, every question you ask, every law
you enact and every discussion you participate in has the
potential to improve countless lives, states Shri C.P.
Radhakrishnan
Your intervention can change a policy and transform
generations, urges Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan
प्रव तथ: 25 JUL 2026 3:17PM by PIB Delhi
Hon’ble Chairman Rajya Sabha, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the two-day Orientation
Programme ‘Prarambh’ for the newly elected/nominated Members of the Rajya Sabha in the biennial
elections of 2026 today. The inaugural function was attended by the Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya
Sabha, Shri Harivansh; Hon’ble Members of Parliament; Secretary-General of Rajya Sabha, Shri P.C.
Mody, and senior officers of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
The two-day Orientation Programme began with a welcome address by Hon'ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya
Sabha, Shri Harivansh. Shri Harivansh emphasized that new Members are entering the Parliament of
India during 'Amrit Kaal'; and they can play a significant role in building a 'Viksit Bharat @2047'
(Developed India @2047).
Shri Harivansh enlightened the new Members that they have the right to hold the Government
accountable, offer constructive criticism, guide the Government onto the right path, and provide advice.
New Members can seek answers from the Government, raise issues of public interest, and offer counsel on
bills.
In his inaugural address, extending his heartiest congratulations to the newly-elected Members, the Shri
C.P. Radhakrishnan noted that 67 Members have entered the August House for the first time. He
appreciated their presence on a weekend despite public commitments in their respective States, stating that
their attendance reflects a strong commitment toward discharging parliamentary responsibilities and
strengthening democratic institutions.Highlighting the unique character of the Upper House, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan described the Rajya Sabha
as the cornerstone of India's federal democracy. He remarked that while the House brings together diverse
regional voices, Members come together on the floor to strengthen national unity and integration.
He remarked that ‘we are united by one document - the Constitution; one vision - Nation First (Rashtra
Pratham); and one goal—a Viksit Bharat @ 2047’.
Emphasizing the core philosophy of Parliamentary functioning, the Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan stated that
while legislators may agree to disagree, there must be absolute commitment to the people and the
Constitution, which serves as the common moral compass. Reiterating his key principle, he stated:
“Debates, discussions or even disruptions, it must always lead to a decision.” He cautioned that
disruptions failing to lead to a discussion toward a decision do not serve the right purpose.
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan emphasized that Question Hour and Zero Hour provide vital opportunities to
individual Members and their sanctity must be protected from disruptions.
The Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan stressed the importance of acquiring thorough knowledge of the rules and
procedures of the House and highlighted that before submitting a notice under Rule 267, understanding
the Rule fully is very important. The Rule 267 should only be invoked in the rarest of rare situations and
that too with the consensus of the House.
Addressing the responsibilities of public representatives, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan noted that while
elections are won by votes, respect is earned through public service. He urged Members to remember that
every question asked, every law enacted, every policy framed, and every debate participated in has the
potential to transform lives. He stated that the present generation of legislators has been given the
historical opportunity to fulfill the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 set by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri
Narendra Modi, by driving progress and expanding opportunities for youth and rural families.
Sharing his personal parliamentary experience, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan underscored the power of
legislative interventions. He recalled that during his tenure as a Member of the Lok Sabha and Convenor
of the Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Textiles, the committee's hard work led to the recommendation
and subsequent creation of the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) by the Central
Government, which modernized the textile industry. He urged Members to dedicate themselves whole-
heartedly to their roles, noting that even small suggestions during Zero Hour, Question Hour, or
Committee meetings can yield major policy transformations.
On parliamentary preparation, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan advised Members to adopt a habit of continuous
learning, sharing that he personally reviews the day's business and associated procedural rules before
every sitting of the House. He encouraged Members to master legislative and budgetary processes,
Committee systems, conventions, and parliamentary ethics.
Appreciating the Secretary-General and Secretariat officials for designing a comprehensive curriculum,
Shri C.P. Radhkrishnan noted that the programme incorporates modern digital needs, including a first-of-
its-kind hands-on workshop on IT tools. He emphasized that Parliament has entered the era of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, pointing out that AI-driven tools like Vani Setu now provide
real-time interpretation in multiple languages inside the Rajya Sabha Chamber. He urged Members to
actively adopt Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to remain future-ready.
Concluding his address, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan wished all newly-elected Members a fruitful Orientation
Programme and an enriching legislative journey in the service of the nation.
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