PRS Legislative Research

These features on the platform furnish particulars on the bills introduced and the acts passed in the parliament and state legislatures, categorized by subject matter. Budgets of the legislatures are analyzed and reports on the demand for grants from ministries are available under this feature. Additionally, Discussion Papers, Policy Reviews, and reports from expert committees are made accessible.

This feature in its platform enables users to gain information on MPs and MLAs. It lets users search a particular MP or MLA, using advanced search parameters. It provides information on the education qualifications, the parliamentary activity, the attendance, debates participated and questions answered pertaining to an MP or MLA.

This feature in its platform provides information on the proceedings of the parliament and state legislative assemblies. It furnishes an analysis of the productivity of the legislature, based on the businesses covered, time spent, and questions answered. Details on parliamentary committees and summarized accounts of proceedings in the form of parliamentary diaries are also available.

The Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship offers an opportunity for young Indians to gain hands-on experience in law-making and public policy. LAMP Fellows are selected to work with a Member of Parliament (MP) as their mentor for a year, supporting them in their parliamentary work. The fellows provide extensive research assistance to their assigned MPs, including drafting parliamentary questions, preparing speeches, and contributing to the legislative process by drafting bills. During non-session periods, LAMP Fellows engage with policymakers, experts, academicians, and leaders from various think tanks and public policy institutions. They participate in workshops and discussions on crucial policy and development issues, broadening their understanding of governance. Field visits provide practical exposure to governance at the grassroots level, enhancing their knowledge and perspective.