Parliament Digital Library

A parliamentary document is a document that is produced by a parliament or legislature. Parliamentary documents can take many different forms, including :

• Debates: These are the records of the discussions in parliament. They can be a valuable source of information on the views of different members of parliament on a particular issue.
• Bills: These are the proposed laws that are considered by parliament. They can provide insights into the government's legislative agenda and the priorities of different political parties
• Reports: These are the documents that parliamentary committees produce. They can provide in-depth analysis of particular issues or areas of government policy.
• Speeches: These are the addresses that are given by members of parliament, ministers, and other government officials. 
• Orders: These are the instructions that are issued by parliament to its committees or to the government

It is a digital repository of parliamentary documents of Lokh Sabha. Around 11,44107 papers from the years 1854 to the present are housed in the platfrom. Its holdings also include the Reports of several parliamentary committees, presidential addresses to parliament, budget speeches, and several Lok Sabha Secretariat publications. Additionally, the priceless and historic legislative debates from 1854 to 1952, spanning a period of 99 years and charting the establishment and evolution of contemporary parliamentary institutions in India, have been digitalized.

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These debates took place between 17 November 1947 and 24 December 1949. During these debates, the members of the Constituent Assembly discussed and debated the laws and policies of the newly independent Indian government.
 

Title	Number	Year
Legislative debates	169	1947 to 1949

The Provisional Parliament Debates were the official records of the debates held in the Provisional Parliament of India, which existed from 28 January 1950 to 5 March 1952.
 

Title	Number	Year
Provisional Parliament Debates	276	1951 to 1952

Lok Sabha debates are the discussions in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. The debates are held on various topics, including government policies, legislation, and current affairs. The debates are an important part of the democratic process in India, as they allow the elected representatives to voice their views on the issues that matter to the people.
 

Title	Number	Year
Lok Sabha Debates	6476	1952 to Present
Lok Sabha Debates (Special Sitting)	9	1997 to 2015
Lok Sabha Debates (Join Sitting)	4	1961 to 2002

The Legislative Assembly Debates were the official records of the debates held in the Legislative Assembly, the lower house of the Indian Legislature from 1921 to 1947.
 

Title	Number	Year
Legislative Assemble Debates	1756	1921 to 1947

These debates took place between 29 August 1947 and 24 January 1949. During these debates, the members of the Constituent Assembly discussed and debated the draft constitution prepared by the Drafting Committee. The debates covered a wide range of topics, including the nature of the Indian state, the federal system, the fundamental rights, the judiciary, and the economy.
 

Title	Number	Year
Draft Debates	167	1947 to 1950

The Council of State Debates were the official records of the debates held in the Council of State, the upper house of the Indian Legislature from 1921 to 1946. The debates covered a wide range of topics, including constitutional reform, economic development, and social welfare. They provide insights into the debates that shaped the Indian Constitution, the challenges facing the Indian economy, and the changing social landscape of India.
 

Title	Number	Year
Council of State Debates	852	1929 to 1946