Parliament Winter session Day 4 LIVE: Opposition to protest on air pollution outside Parliament
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Why in news
Congress MPs moved Adjournment Notices in the Lok Sabha to discuss rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR, while the Union Finance Minister is expected to introduce the Health Security and National Security Cess Bill, 2025.
Background
The Health Security and National Security Cess Bill, 2025 proposes to levy a cess on machines used in manufacturing specific goods. The revenue generated is intended to augment resources for national security and public health.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillHealth Security and National Security Cess Bill, 2025: A proposed bill to levy a cess on manufacturing machinery for health and security funding.
- FactThe bill targets machines used in manufacturing specific goods to generate revenue.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of using a cess-based model to fund public health and national security, and evaluate the legislative mechanisms for addressing regional air pollution.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal mechanism: Balancing the burden of manufacturing costs against the necessity of funding public health infrastructure.
- Legislative oversight: The role of Adjournment Notices in ensuring parliamentary accountability on environmental crises.
- Inter-sectoral linkage: Integrating national security and public health as unified priorities in fiscal policy.
Keywords: Adjournment Notice · Cess · Fiscal Policy · Public Health · National Security · Legislative Procedure
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