(Data corresponds to the period from 1 Jun 2019 to 11 Feb 2020.)

H. Vasanthakumar

State :

Tamil Nadu (38 more MPs)

Constituency :

Kanniyakumari

Party :

Indian National Congress (51 more MPs)

Nature of membership :

Elected

Start of Term :

23-May-19

End of Term :

In office

No. of Term :

First Term

Standing Commitee Membership:

Chemicals and Fertilizers

Personal Profile

Age :

Gender :

Male

Education :

Post Graduate

Parliamentary Performance

Selected MP

National Average

State Average

Attendance

Selected MP

88%

National Average

85%

State Average

84%

No. of Debates

Selected MP

National Average

13.6

State Average

14.9

No. of Questions

Selected MP

National Average

State Average

Private Member's Bills

Selected MP

National Average

0.3

State Average

0.2

Detailed Information

Attendance details of H. Vasanthakumar (88% Attendance)

Session	Attendance
Winter Session 2019	80%
Budget Session 2019	89%

Debates (Participated in 32 Debate)

Date	Debate title/Bill name	Debate Type
10.02.2020	The Union Budget �2020-2021	Budget (General)
05.02.2020	Motion of Thanks on the President�s Address	Motion of Thanks on the President's Address
05.02.2020	Regarding improvement of sports infrastructure in the country	LS - Matters under (Rule-377)
05.02.2020	Request to govt. to expedite the repair work of national highway in Kanniyakumari	Special Mention
11.12.2019	Request to govt. to introduce more train and construct ROBs and RUBs in Kanniyakumari	Special Mention
10.12.2019	Need to check crime against women and children	LS - Matters under (Rule-377)
04.12.2019	Supplementary Demands for Grants (General) – 2019-2020	Budget (General)
03.12.2019	Request to the govt. to ban the online games such as Blue Whale, PUBG, that is, Player Unknown’s Battle Grounds and Rummy.	Special Mention
02.12.2019	Request to repair the roads of NH 47 and NH 9 in Kanyakumari district	Special Mention
02.12.2019	Regarding coconut root-wilt disease affecting coconut farmers in Tamil Nadu	LS - Matters under (Rule-377)
28.11.2019	Request to the Central Government to ban online business immediatelyto safeguard the interests of 4.5 crore small traders and shopkeepers who areon the verge of closure because of online business.	Special Mention
27.11.2019	Demand to make the reimbursement immediately so that the Ex-servicemen and their dependants can have cashless treatment from hospitals	Special Mention
26.11.2019	The National Institute of Design (Amendment) Bill, 2019, as passed by Rajya Sabha	Government Bills
25.11.2019	Regarding development of land around Kanyakumari Sanctuary as Eco-Sensitive Zone	LS - Matters under (Rule-377)
20.11.2019	Demand to restore the normal supply of rice to Tamil Nadu	special mention
19.11.2019	Demand to safeguard the Kanniyakumari fishermen and others who go abroad for employment	special mention
18.11.2019	Suggestions for revamping the CGHS	special mention
18.11.2019	The Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019	Government Bills
31.07.2019	Demand to increase MSP for rubber	Special mention
31.07.2019	The Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019	Government Bills
30.07.2019	Request to govt. to sanctioned and constructed a multi-speciality hospital for the people of Kanniyakumari	Special Mention
24.07.2019	The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Ordinance, 2019 and The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019	Government Bills
17.07.2019	Discussion on the Demand for Grant No. 100 under the control of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports	Budget (General)
16.07.2019	Regarding supply of water from Nayyar river to Tamil Nadu	LS - Matters under (Rule-377)
16.07.2019	Discussion on the Demands for Grants Nos. 84 and 85 under the control of the M/o Rural Development and DFG Nos. 1, 2 under the control of the M/o Agriculture and Farmers Welfare	Budget (General)
15.07.2019	Discussion on the Demand for Grant No. 83 under the control of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways	Budget (General)
11.07.2019	Discussion on the Demand for Grant No. 82 under the control of the Ministry of Railways	Budget (General)
09.07.2019	The Union Budget – 2019-20	Budget (General)
01.07.2019	Request to construct the bridge between Erayumanthurai and Thengapattinam and also construct a road between Arockiyapuram to Erayumanthurai and Neerodi	Special Mention
27.06.2019	Regarding formation of new Rail-way Division at Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu	LS - Matters under (Rule-377)
26.06.2019	Demand to give more facilities to the tourists coming to Kanyakumari	Special Mention
25.06.2019	Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address	Motion of Thanks on the President's Address

Questions details of H. Vasanthakumar (87 questions asked)

Date	Title	Type	Ministry or Category
11.02.2020	Incentives to Open Pharma Factories	Unstarred	Chemicals and Fertilizers
10.02.2020	Growth Forecasts by International Bodies	Unstarred	Finance
07.02.2020	Honey Research Centre	Unstarred	AYUSH
06.02.2020	Fitness of Indian Players	Unstarred	Youth Affairs and Sports
05.02.2020	Railway Projects in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Railways
04.02.2020	Pricing of Medicines	Unstarred	Chemicals and Fertilizers
04.02.2020	Welfare of Senior Citizens	Unstarred	Social Justice and Empowerment
03.02.2020	Shortage of Qualified Teachers	Unstarred	Human Resource Development
13.12.2019	Sustainable use of Marine Resources	Unstarred	Earth Sciences
12.12.2019	Inter-linking of NHs	Unstarred	Road Transport and Highways
11.12.2019	Vacant Posts in CIC	Unstarred	Prime Minister
10.12.2019	Shortage of Funds in Paramilitary Forces	Unstarred	Home Affairs
09.12.2019	Tax on Loss-Making Companies	Unstarred	Finance
06.12.2019	National Health Research Institute	Unstarred	AYUSH
05.12.2019	Revised Rescue Package for Air India	Unstarred	Civil Aviation
04.12.2019	Data on Unemployment	Unstarred	Statistics and Programme Implementation
03.12.2019	Export in Automobile Industry	Unstarred	Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
02.12.2019	Funds to Rural and Urban Areas under SDC	Unstarred	Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
29.11.2019	Modernized Existing Schemes	Unstarred	Textiles
28.11.2019	Impact of Recession on SMEs	Unstarred	Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
27.11.2019	Fast Track Courts	Unstarred	Law and Justice
27.11.2019	New Mechanism on Trade and Investment	Unstarred	Commerce and Industry
25.11.2019	Penalty on Low AMB	Unstarred	Human Resource Development
25.11.2019	Irregularities in Mid Day Meal Scheme	Unstarred	Corporate Affairs
22.11.2019	Women Welfare	Unstarred	Women and Child Development
22.11.2019	Hazards of Air Pollution	Unstarred	Environment and Forests
21.11.2019	Water Crisis	Unstarred	Jal Shakti
20.11.2019	Import of Defence Equipments	Unstarred	Defence
19.11.2019	Prices of Onion and other Primary Items	Unstarred	Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
18.11.2019	Economics of Education Review	Unstarred	Human Resource Development
18.11.2019	Kerosene Dealership	Unstarred	Petroleum and Natural Gas
26.07.2019	Flow of Polluted Water into Sea	Unstarred	Environment, Forest and Climate Change
26.07.2019	Health Facilities for Fishermen	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
25.07.2019	Committee for Power Sector	Unstarred	Power
24.07.2019	New Railway Freight Corridor Projects	Unstarred	Railways
24.07.2019	New Trains from Kanyakumari	Unstarred	Railways
23.07.2019	Earthquake Resistant Buildings	Unstarred	Agriculture And Farmers Welfare
23.07.2019	Special Package for Farmers affected by Natural Calamities	Unstarred	Agriculture And Farmers Welfare
23.07.2019	Scientific Activities	Unstarred	Agriculture And Farmers Welfare
22.07.2019	Utilisation of GST Collection	Unstarred	Corporate Affairs
19.07.2019	Pollution at Tourist Destinations	Unstarred	Textiles
19.07.2019	Honey Research Centre	Unstarred	Health And Family Welfare
18.07.2019	Shortage of Water	Unstarred	Jal Shakti
18.07.2019	Air Fare Hike	Unstarred	Civil Aviation
17.07.2019	Mobile Data Usage	Unstarred	Communications
16.07.2019	Understaffing of Police Force	Unstarred	Home Affairs
15.07.2019	CSR Spending	Starred	Corporate Affairs
15.07.2019	New Specialisation Programmes	Unstarred	Human Resource Development
12.07.2019	Rebate of State/Central Taxes and Levies	Unstarred	Textiles
12.07.2019	Schemes for Empowerment of Fisherwomen	Unstarred	Women and Child Development
11.07.2019	Deficiencies in National Highways	Starred	Road Transport and Highways
11.07.2019	Impact of Sea Eradication	Unstarred	Shipping
10.07.2019	Defence Deals with Foreign Countries	Unstarred	Defence
09.07.2019	Expansion of FPI	Unstarred	Food Processing Industries
09.07.2019	Setting up of Fisheries University	Unstarred	Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
08.07.2019	Contribution to ESI Scheme	Unstarred	Labour and Employment
08.07.2019	Amendments in CSR Norms	Unstarred	Corporate Affairs
08.07.2019	Shortage of Professionals in Tourism Sector	Unstarred	Tourism
04.07.2019	CCTV Cameras on Highways to Oversee Driving	Unstarred	Road Transport and Highways
04.07.2019	Water Resources Management	Unstarred	Jal Shakti
03.07.2019	IPPB	Unstarred	Communications
03.07.2019	Removal of Corrupt Officials	Unstarred	Prime Minister
03.07.2019	Telecom Towers in Fishery Clusters	Unstarred	Communications
02.07.2019	Upliftment of Transgenders	Unstarred	Social Justice and Empowerment
02.07.2019	Undertrial Detainees	Unstarred	Home Affairs
01.07.2019	Reforms in Labour Market	Unstarred	Labour and Employment
01.07.2019	Scheme for Pension and Medical Aid to Artistes	Unstarred	Culture
01.07.2019	Calculating Vacancies	Unstarred	Human Resource Development
28.06.2019	Women in Science and Technology	Unstarred	Science and Technology
28.06.2019	Science of Earth	Unstarred	Earth Sciences
27.06.2019	Targets under PMAY	Unstarred	Housing and Urban Affairs
27.06.2019	Construction of NHs	Unstarred	Road Transport and Highways
27.06.2019	Demand and Supply of Power in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Power
26.06.2019	Potential of Rubber Industry	Starred	Commerce and Industry
25.06.2019	Production of Milk, Milk Products, Egg and Poultry Meat	Unstarred	Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
25.06.2019	Housing for All	Unstarred	Rural Development
25.06.2019	Terrorist Activities	Unstarred	Home Affairs
25.06.2019	Profit/Loss Making CPSUs	Unstarred	Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
24.06.2019	GDP Growth	Unstarred	Finance
24.06.2019	Teaching through Native Language	Unstarred	Human Resource Development
24.06.2019	Promotion of Tourism in Kanyakumari	Unstarred	Tourism
24.06.2019	Job Losses	Unstarred	Labour and Employment
21.06.2019	Wellness Centres for Fishermen and Farmers	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
21.06.2019	FM Channels in the Country	Starred	Information and Broadcasting
21.06.2019	Yoga for Promotion of Physical and Mental Wellbeing	Unstarred	AYUSH
21.06.2019	Anganwadi Centres	Unstarred	Women and Child Development
21.06.2019	Employment Generated through Textile Sector	Unstarred	Textiles

Private Member Bills (2 Private Member Bills)

Date of introduction	Bill title	Current Status	Date - Passage / Withdrawal /Lapsing
26.07.2019	The Fishermen (Welfare) Bill, 2019	Pending
26.07.2019	The Free and Compulsory Primary, Secondary, Higher and Technical Education Bill, 2019	Pending