Lok Sabha records 111% productivity in sixth session of 18th House
The sixth session of the 18th Lok Sabha concluded on December 19, 2025, with the House registering a productivity rate of 111 percent, reflecting high legislative output and extensive deliberations, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said.
The session began on December 1 and witnessed intense discussions, passage of key legislation, and active participation by members across party lines.
According to the Speaker, the Lok Sabha held 15 sittings during the session, with total proceedings lasting 92 hours and 25 minutes. The House maintained strong attendance and engagement, contributing to productivity exceeding scheduled working hours.
During the session, 10 government bills were introduced, out of which eight were passed. The legislations cleared by the House included amendments related to GST in Manipur, central excise law changes, a health security cess, appropriation bills, insurance law reforms, nuclear energy development, and employment and livelihood initiatives under the “Viksit Bharat” framework.
Voting on the first batch of supplementary demands for grants for 2025–26 was held on December 15, following which the Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2025, was passed.
The House devoted substantial time to thematic discussions. On December 8, members marked 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram with a discussion that lasted 11 hours and 32 minutes, involving 65 members.
Similarly, debates on electoral reforms were held on December 9 and 10, spanning nearly 13 hours, with participation from 63 members, underscoring the significance of the issue across the political spectrum.