Parliament's Winter Session: High Productivity, Yet Crucial Pollution Debate Missed

• Rajya Sabha achieved 121% productivity, working 92 hours; Lok Sabha recorded 111% productivity over 15 sittings.
• Despite high productivity, a crucial discussion on air pollution could not take place in either House.
• Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan noted unprecedented Zero Hour activity and debates on 'Vande Mataram' and electoral reforms.
• Union Minister Kiren Rijiju hailed the session as productive, citing passage of GRAMJI and insurance bills for 'Viksit Bharat'.
• Rijiju blamed the opposition, particularly Congress, for the failure to discuss pollution, stating the government was prepared.

Why It Matters: Parliament's Winter Session saw high productivity but failed to address critical air pollution concerns.