Prime Minister Manmohan Singh set the tone for the winter session of Parliament - November 22 to December 21 - by saying some 'very important' Bills are lined up for presentation. Here's a look at what's on the government's agenda -
The government proposes to push through key economic reforms Bills, including the Insurance Bill that seeks to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) cap in the sector from 26 per cent to 49 per cent.
The PFRDA Bill seeks to give statutory power to the pension regulator.
The Companies Bill is aimed at updating the laws dealing with corporate sector.
The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill proposes to raise the ceiling on voting rights of shareholders of nationalised banks from 1 per cent to 10 per cent and pave way for RBI to issue new bank licences.
Finance Minister P Chidambaram has also expressed hope that Parliament will be allowed to function smoothly and appealed to all parties to understand the 'difficult times' faced by the economy and work with the government.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath has said the winter session will provide 20 sittings over a period of 29 days.
According to the list, 25 Bills are listed for consideration and passing and 10 for introduction during the winter session of Parliament.
The government also hopes for the passage of Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill and Prevention of Bribery of Foreign Public Officials and Officials of Public International Organisations Bill in the session concluding December 20.
Finance Minister P Chidambaram appealed to the Opposition for smooth functioning of the session: "Parties come, parties go. Economy of the country is above all parties...I am confident that everyone will recognise the need for a bipartisan approach in matters dealing with the economy."
Introduction of Agricultural Bio-Security Bill, Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, Coal Mines (Conservation and Development) Amendment Bill and Competition (Amendment) Bill are also on the agenda of the government.
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