Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

February 17, 2026 9:25 PM

India’s Lok Sabha Speaker Represents India at Bangladesh PM’s Swearing-In

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s new government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, extending congratulations on behalf of the people of India, according to an official statement. The Lok Sabha speaker met Rahman in Dhaka and handed over a personal letter from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveying an invitation to the newly elected Bangladeshi leader to visit India at the earliest convenience. During the interactio...

July 5, 2025 6:59 PM

India’s healthcare system accessible, affordable and innovative: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday underlined India’s growing stature as a global hub for pharmaceuticals and medical research, while reaffirming that the country’s healthcare system remains qualitative, accessible and affordable. Speaking at the inauguration of the 7th Annual International Conference of the Innovative Physicians Forum — IPF MEDICON 2025 — in New Delhi, Birla said India’s medical infrastructure and service delivery have significantly improved, making healthcare mo...

June 10, 2025 10:01 AM

India’s youth driving innovation and nation-building: Speaker Om Birla at IIT Jodhpur

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday emphasized the pivotal role of Indian youth in shaping the nation’s progress, stating that India is emerging as a global leader in addressing contemporary challenges through the strength of its young talent and technological innovation. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur, Birla lauded the contribution of India’s youth in propelling social, economic, and technological advancement, and urged them to continue harnessing cutting-ed...

May 19, 2025 2:54 PM

Om Birla inaugurates Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra in Kota, distributes assistive devices to differently abled

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) in Kota, Rajasthan, and distributed assistive devices to differently abled beneficiaries, bringing smiles and a renewed sense of hope to many. Addressing the gathering, Birla said, "The launch of the Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra in Kota will significantly benefit persons with disabilities. These assistive devices will not only enhance their mobility but also help them lead more self-reliant lives. They ...

April 17, 2025 2:08 PM

Lok Sabha speaker unveils roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, advocates inclusive and sustainable growth model

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday outlined a comprehensive roadmap for achieving the national vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, calling for a sustainable, inclusive, and innovation-driven development model. Addressing the 120th Anniversary Celebrations of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in the capital, Birla underlined the pivotal role of industry and commerce in realising India’s aspirations of becoming a fully developed nation. He emphasised that the...

April 9, 2025 8:53 PM

Over 600 Uzbek students learning Hindi, says Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, during his visit to Uzbekistan, appreciated the deep interest shown by Uzbek scholars in Indian languages and culture. Interacting with Indologists, teachers, and students at the Lal Bahadur Shastri School in Tashkent, Birla highlighted the scholars' contributions in strengthening the historic ties between India and Uzbekistan through their literary, academic, and research work in Indian languages such as Hindi and Sanskrit. According to an official statement, Birla ...

April 8, 2025 10:01 PM

New India a ‘Land of Opportunities’ with rapid reforms: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said that New India has emerged as a "Land of Opportunities" due to rapid reforms across various sectors, particularly in healthcare, education, and technology. He was addressing Indian students at the Samarkand Medical University during his visit to Uzbekistan as head of the Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) for the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). According to an official statement, Birla said that national initiatives such as Ay...

April 8, 2025 12:05 PM

India and Uzbekistan share timeless ties of history and heritage: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at 150th IPU assembly

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, during a series of bilateral meetings held on Monday on the sidelines of the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent, highlighted the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between India and Uzbekistan. He stressed the importance of expanding this partnership into emerging sectors such as digital technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and nuclear energy, alongside traditional areas of cooperation, according to a statement from the ...

April 7, 2025 9:54 PM

Indian constitution upholds equality and social justice for all, says Om Birla at 150th IPU assembly

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday addressed the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, emphasising the inclusive and welfare-oriented nature of the Indian Constitution. In his keynote address on “Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice,” Birla said that the spirit of the Constitution lies in treating all citizens equally, offering equal opportunities, and integrating marginalised and backward communities into the mainstream of develo...

March 19, 2025 11:15 AM

Sansad Bhashini initiative to revolutionize parliamentary documentation and accessibility through AI and real-time translations

In a major step toward modernizing parliamentary processes, the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Sansad Bhashini initiative on Tuesday. This ambitious project aims to leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance multilingual support, streamline parliamentary operations, and improve access to vast archives of parliamentary debates and records, according to an official...