Lok Sabha Greenlights Budget Estimates Amid Guillotine Moves

The Lok Sabha approved budget estimates for various ministries' expenditure via guillotine, passing the Appropriation Bill 2024. The guillotine process allows approval without discussion. The ministries involved included Railways, Education, Health, and Fisheries.

The Lok Sabha on Monday sanctioned the budget estimates for different ministries' expenditures by applying a guillotine. This parliamentary procedure facilitates swift approval without debate.

The House deliberated on the demands for grants from four key ministries – Railways, Education, Health, and Fisheries – before applying the guillotine.

Additionally, the Appropriation Bill 2024 passed, permitting the government to allocate funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

(With inputs from agencies.)