Govt planning to draft 166 laws this year: Minister Gautam
Summary
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam said the government plans to draft 166 laws this year and has already registered more than 40. The House of Representatives also unanimously ratified the BBNJ agreement on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity beyond national jurisdiction.
Key Points
- Minister Sobita Gautam said the government wants to accelerate the law-making process and draft 166 laws this year.
- More than 40 laws have already been registered so far, according to Gautam.
- She stressed the need for disaster-resilient development and construction models in light of recent natural disasters.
- The House of Representatives unanimously ratified the BBNJ agreement on marine biological diversity beyond national jurisdiction.
