Subsidy on canteen meals served in Parliament canteens ends; Prices to go up

Food served in Parliament canteens for MPs and others will change into costlier as a subsidy given for it has been stopped, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla mentioned on Tuesday.
While Birla didn’t specify the monetary implications of the transfer, sources mentioned the Lok Sabha Secretariat can yearly save greater than Rs 8 crore with the subsidy coming to an finish.
Talking to reporters about preparations for the following Parliament session, starting January 29, Birla additionally mentioned the Parliament canteens will now be run by ITDC instead of Northern Railways.
Birla mentioned all Members of Parliament will likely be requested to bear the COVID-19 check earlier than the beginning of the Budget session.
While Rajya Sabha will sit from 9 am to 2 pm, Lok Sabha will perform within the second half from 4-8 pm. The Question Hour will likely be allowed through the session for an already fastened time of 1 hour.
He mentioned all preparations have additionally been made for RTPCR COVID-19 checks of MPs close to their residence.
In Parliament premises, the RTPCR checks will likely be carried out on January 27-28, whereas preparations have additionally been made for these checks of households and workers members of MPs.
Birla mentioned the vaccination drive coverage finalised by the Centre and states will apply to parliamentarians as effectively.