Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned for the day

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: The Union Home Minister will introduce amendments to the Disaster Management Act, 2005 in the Lok Sabha, whilst reports concerning OBC welfare shall be presented in both parliamentary chambers.The proposed amendments to the Disaster Management Act, 2005 aim to provide better clarity regarding roles and strengthen the authority of national and state-level bodies. Initially presented in the Lok Sabha on August 1, these modifications target the existing legislation, which was established to facilitate effective disaster management through institutional frameworks, comprehensive plans and preventive strategies.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has put forward The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 for consideration and approval, following its introduction on Wednesday.This legislation seeks to modify the Railways Act of 1989, enhancing Railway Board's authority and operational performance. Its primary provisions incorporate the Indian Railway Board Act of 1905 into the Railways Act of 1989. This consolidation aims to create a more straightforward legal structure for Indian Railways by dissolving the 1905 Act whilst preserving its essential elements. These adjustments focus on improving the Railway Board's structure and organisation to enhance railway operations' effectiveness.