(Data corresponds to the period from 1 Jun 2009 to 23 Mar 2020.)

Amar Patnaik

Party :

Biju Janata Dal (25 more MPs)

Nature of membership :

Elected

Start of Term :

04-Jul-19

End of Term :

In office

No. of Term :

First Term

Standing Commitee Membership:

Finance

Personal Profile

Gender :

Male

Education :

Information not available

Parliamentary Performance

Selected MP

National Average

State Average

Attendance

Selected MP

88%

National Average

78%

State Average

77%

No. of Debates

Selected MP

145

National Average

26.5

State Average

56.3

No. of Questions

Selected MP

National Average

State Average

Private Member's Bills

Selected MP

National Average

0.3

State Average

0.9

Detailed Information

Attendance details of Amar Patnaik (88% Attendance)

Session	Attendance
Budget Session 2020	96%
Winter Session 2019	95%
Budget Session 2019	76%

Debates (Participated in 145 Debate)

Date	Debate title/Bill name	Debate Type
20.03.2020	Demand to bring down interest on education loans given by banks	Special Mention
20.03.2020	Regarding changing rainfall patterns and depleting groundwater aquifers	RS - Matters raised with permission
20.03.2020	Demand to increase wages under the MGNREGA	Special Mention
20.03.2020	Regarding need for central support for infrastructural development of Odisha	RS - Matters raised with permission
20.03.2020	Regarding need to ensure CGHS facilities and benefits given by the VII Pay Commission to teachers of the Kendriya Vidyalayas	RS - Matters raised with permission
20.03.2020	Resolution regarding action plan to address current situatio of unemployment among educated citizens in country	Private Members' Resolutions
20.03.2020	Regarding violation of UGC norms governing recruitment of temporary lecturers	RS - Matters raised with permission
19.03.2020	Regarding increasing number of cancer patients in the country	RS - Matters raised with permission
19.03.2020	Demand to increase seats of OBC Students in post graduate and undergraduate MBBS seats allotted under All India Quota	Special Mention
19.03.2020	Need for heritage protection laws to protect our cultural legacy	Special Mention
19.03.2020	Demand for timely promotions in the Central Secretariat Services	Special Mention
19.03.2020	Need for testing of thalassemia before marriage	RS - Matters raised with permission
19.03.2020	Need for strong steps to check bad effects of fast food on health	Special Mention
19.03.2020	Need to release post-matric scholarship funds for the Scheduled Castes students of Punjab by the Central Government	RS - Matters raised with permission
19.03.2020	Need to develop National Waterways in the State of Odisha	RS - Matters raised with permission
19.03.2020	Regarding seeking of Call Data Records (CDRs) of mobile subscribers in recent months by Department of Telecommunication	RS - Matters raised with permission
19.03.2020	Need to allow Self Help Groups (SHGs) to act as banking correspondents	RS - Matters raised with permission
19.03.2020	Demand for shifting of the passport office from Meerut Cantonment to Meerut city	Special Mention
19.03.2020	Regarding hunger strike by Swami Sivanand for a clean Ganga	RS - Matters raised with permission
18.03.2020	The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2019 and The National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019	Government Bills
17.03.2020	Regarding difficulties being faced by consumers due to rising prices of domestic LPG	RS - Matters raised with permission
17.03.2020	Regarding need for reforms in the disability pension system for armed forces	RS - Matters raised with permission
17.03.2020	Regarding need to expedite work of the Chhattisgarh-Gujarat Highway	RS - Matters raised with permission
17.03.2020	Regarding need to expedite the release of retirement benefits of the retired Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) teachers	RS - Matters raised with permission
17.03.2020	Regarding need to frame a comprehensive scheme to protect the interest of workers in various sectors	RS - Matters raised with permission
17.03.2020	Regarding need for increase in the primary and secondary health expenditure of the Union Government	RS - Matters raised with permission
17.03.2020	Demand for focus on development of Eastern India with reference to the 24th Eastern Zonal Council meeting held in Bhubaneswar	Special Mention
17.03.2020	Regarding concern over rise in Type-A Diabetes among children	RS - Matters raised with permission
16.03.2020	Discussion on the working of the Ministry of Railways	Budget (General)
16.03.2020	Regarding decreasing forest cover in the country	RS - Matters raised with permission
16.03.2020	Regarding existing hurdles in the promotion of renewable energy in the country	RS - Matters raised with permission
16.03.2020	Regarding difficulties being faced by MPs on tall plazas	RS - Matters raised with permission
16.03.2020	Regarding financial loss to coal bearing States due to non-revision of royalty on coal	RS - Matters raised with permission
16.03.2020	Regarding delay in wage payments under the MNREGA	RS - Matters raised with permission
16.03.2020	Regarding need for an integrated plan to fight against Corona Virus	RS - Matters raised with permission
16.03.2020	Regarding need to extend concession on loans to farmers under Kisan Credit Card (KCC) till its expiry	RS - Matters raised with permission
16.03.2020	Regarding need to forgo cancellation charges in railways/airlines in wake of COVID - 19	RS - Matters raised with permission
16.03.2020	Regarding need to eliminate hunger and chronic malnutrition among children and adolescents	RS - Matters raised with permission
13.03.2020	Regarding need to regulate the fares of private trains	RS - Matters raised with permission
13.03.2020	Demand to extend technical and financial support to the Cancer Hospital at Bargarh district in Odisha	Special Mention
13.03.2020	Regarding need for discussion on increasing cases of suicide and depression among students	RS - Matters raised with permission
13.03.2020	Regarding concern over the geo-political impact of the US-Taliban peace deal on the country	RS - Matters raised with permission
13.03.2020	The Direct Tax Vivad Se Viswas Bill, 2020	Government Bills
13.03.2020	Regarding need to eliminate the creamy layer consideration in reservation for the backward classes	RS - Matters raised with permission
13.03.2020	Regarding need for a law to curb the growing population of the country	RS - Matters raised with permission
13.03.2020	Regarding inadequate infrastructure in Government schools across the country	RS - Matters raised with permission
13.03.2020	Regarding need to restore pre-14th Finance Commission share pattern for Centrally Sponsored Schemes	RS - Matters raised with permission
13.03.2020	Regarding possible misuse of public data on �Vahan� mobile application	RS - Matters raised with permission
13.03.2020	Regarding need for law to insulate Election Commission from executive interference	RS - Matters raised with permission
12.03.2020	The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 and The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2020	Government Bills
12.03.2020	Discussion on the recent law and order situation in some parts of Delhi	RS - Short Duration Discussions (Rule-176)
12.03.2020	Demand to include 'Ahimsa' in the Preamble to the Constitution	Special Mention
11.03.2020	Regarding Indians stranded in Iran due to COVID - 19 situation	Clarification on the Statement by Minister
05.03.2020	Need to release funds for people affected by Cyclone Fani under the PMAY-G rehabilitation programme in Odisha	Special Mention
10.02.2020	The Union Budget, 2020-21	Budget (General)
07.02.2020	Regarding need to widen the scope of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 to include gender bias	RS - Matters raised with permission
07.02.2020	Regarding need to resolve inter-State water disputes of Odisha	RS - Matters raised with permission
07.02.2020	Regarding need to check high rates charged by private hospitals due to lack of adequate medical care facilities in Government hospitals	RS - Matters raised with permission
07.02.2020	Demand for tax exemptions for expediting land acquisition around Shri Jagannath Temple	Special Mention
07.02.2020	Regarding need for caste specific census in 2021	RS - Matters raised with permission
07.02.2020	Regarding introduction of degree course in the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology at Bargarh in Odisha and establishment of a satellite centre of the National Institute of Designing	RS - Matters raised with permission
07.02.2020	Regarding exorbitant rates being charged by hospitals for stents and knee implants	RS - Matters raised with permission
07.02.2020	Regarding outbreak of Novel Corona Virus disease in China and some other countries and the steps taken by the Government of India.	Clarification on the Statement by Minister
07.02.2020	Regarding provision of age relaxation under reservation for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category	RS - Matters raised with permission
07.02.2020	Regarding Sulphur Dioxide emissions	RS - Matters raised with permission
06.02.2020	Regarding need for renovation of Biju Patnaik Hockey stadium in Rourkela for the upcoming Men's Hockey World Cup 2023	RS - Matters raised with permission
06.02.2020	Regarding growing arsenic problems in various parts of the country	RS - Matters raised with permission
06.02.2020	Demand for assistance to widows of farmers committing suicide in Maharashtra	Special Mention
06.02.2020	Need to stop illegal mining from river beds	Special Mention
06.02.2020	Motion of Thanks on the President's Address	Motion of Thanks on the President's Address
06.02.2020	Regarding state of education and teachers across the country	RS - Matters raised with permission
06.02.2020	Regarding need to relieve school teachers of election related duties	RS - Matters raised with permission
06.02.2020	Regarding need to regulate the online food ordering and delivering services	RS - Matters raised with permission
04.02.2020	Regarding need to increase assistance under area expansion programme of Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) in Odisha	RS - Matters raised with permission
04.02.2020	Regarding need to expedite the execution of death sentence of Nirbhaya case convicts	RS - Matters raised with permission
04.02.2020	Regarding non-reimbursement of subsidy by the Central Government for procurement of Paddy by Odisha Government	RS - Matters raised with permission
12.12.2019	Regarding issues relating to SC/ST undertrials	RS - Matters raised with permission
12.12.2019	Regarding need for immediate punishment in rape cases	RS - Matters raised with permission
12.12.2019	Regarding Cauvery-Godavari rivers interlinking project	RS - Matters raised with permission
12.12.2019	Demand for inclusion of cess and surcharge in divisible pool under GST to benefit States.	Special Mention
12.12.2019	The International Financial Services Centres Authority Bill, 2019, as passed by Lok Sabha	Government Bills
12.12.2019	Regarding need to extend compensation of GST to States	RS - Matters raised with permission
09.12.2019	Regarding loss of lives in fire at Anaj Mandi, Delhi	RS - Matters raised with permission
09.12.2019	Regarding problems of tea plantation workers and tea garden owners	RS - Matters raised with permission
09.12.2019	Regarding need to fill vacancies in various Courts including the High Courts	RS - Matters raised with permission
09.12.2019	Regarding problems faced by musicians due to damage to their musical instruments in Air India flight to the USA	RS - Matters raised with permission
09.12.2019	Regarding need for release of Central share in State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), for the year 2019-20	RS - Matters raised with permission
09.12.2019	Regarding need to protect rocket/ satellite launch sites in the country from rising sea levels	RS - Matters raised with permission
06.12.2019	Need for Special Focus Status to States facing natural disasters	RS - Matters raised with permission
06.12.2019	Need to celebrate 'Mahila Suraksha Divas' to ensure protection of women	RS - Matters raised with permission
05.12.2019	Demand to take measures for conservation of Konark Sun Temple	Special Mention
05.12.2019	Concern over omission of tourism sites in Odisha from the list of 17 iconic tourism sites	Special Mention
05.12.2019	The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 and The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, as passed by Lok Sabha	Government Bills
04.12.2019	The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Bill, 2019, as passed by Lok Sabha	Government Bills
04.12.2019	Regarding rehabilitation of BPL families staying at Railway premises in Rayagada, Odisha	RS - Matters raised with permission
04.12.2019	Regarding rising sea levels	RS - Matters raised with permission
03.12.2019	Regarding exemption of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) from the purview of Income Tax and GST Acts	RS - Matters raised with permission
02.12.2019	Regarding safety of women	Submissions by Members
02.12.2019	The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Bill, 2019, as passed by Lok Sabha	Government Bills
29.11.2019	Demand to adequately compensate farmers under the PMFBY	Special Mention
29.11.2019	Resolution regarding amending constitution for bringing back subjects transferred from state list to concurrent list	Private Members' Resolutions
29.11.2019	Regarding need to take steps to facilitate inclusion of differently abled persons in employment	RS - Matters raised with permission
28.11.2019	Regarding need to ensure child safety by prohibiting pornographic images on the internet	RS - Matters raised with permission
28.11.2019	Regarding need to construct a ropeway in the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha and development of tourism	RS - Matters raised with permission
28.11.2019	Suo motu statement re. government's efforts for promoting foreign policy by focusing on high level visits	Clarification on the Statement by Minister
28.11.2019	Regarding need to withdraw CIBIL score requirement for loans to farmers	RS - Matters raised with permission
28.11.2019	Regarding need to increase teledensity in Odisha	RS - Matters raised with permission
27.11.2019	Regarding need for timely utilization of MPLADS funds	RS - Matters raised with permission
27.11.2019	Regarding demand for ‘National Maritime Heritage Festival’ status to Balijatra at Cuttack	RS - Matters raised with permission
26.11.2019	The Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019, as passed by Lok Sabha	Government Bills
22.11.2019	Need for flight announcements to be made in regional languages	RS - Matters raised with permission
22.11.2019	Regarding rehabilitation of people affected by cyclone Fani under the PMAY (Gramin)	RS - Matters raised with permission
21.11.2019	Calling attention to situation arising out of dangerous levels of air pollution in country, particularly in Delhi	RS - Calling Attention (Rule-180)
21.11.2019	The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019, as passed by Lok Sabha	Government Bills
21.11.2019	Demand to roll back CBSE exam fee hike	Special Mention
19.11.2019	The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019, as passed by Lok Sabha	Government Bills
18.11.2019	Special discussion on 'The Role of Rajya Sabha in Indian polity and the way forward'	Others
06.08.2019	The Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2019, as passed by Lok Sabha	Government Bills
06.08.2019	The Consumer Protection Bill, 2019, as passed by Lok Sabha	Government Bills
06.08.2019	Regarding the need for non- reduction of the divisible pool under the revised terms of reference of the 15th Finance Commission	RS - Matters raised with permission
05.08.2019	The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 and The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019	Government Bills
31.07.2019	Regarding incomplete railway projects in Odisha	RS - Matters raised with permission
31.07.2019	Regarding need for comprehensive conservation of Konark Sun Temple in Odisha	RS - Matters raised with permission
31.07.2019	Regarding need to increase M.P. quota for admission in Kendriya Vidyalayas	RS - Matters raised with permission
30.07.2019	Regarding protection of small, marginal and tenant farmers in Odisha	RS - Matters raised with permission
30.07.2019	The Companies (Amendment) Second Ordinance, 2019 and The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019	Government Bills
29.07.2019	Demand to complete the incomplete projects of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in Odisha	Special Mention
29.07.2019	The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019	Government Bills
26.07.2019	The Abolition of Capital Punishment Bill, 2016	Private Members' Bills
26.07.2019	Regarding shortage of hearse vans in hospitals	RS - Matters raised with permission
25.07.2019	Regarding concern over the non-inclusion of Odisha in the new Railway Station Redevelopment programme	RS - Matters raised with permission
25.07.2019	Regarding discrepancies in entry age in schools in Standard-I across the country	RS - Matters raised with permission
25.07.2019	Regarding need for funds for completion of Craft Village Project in Odisha	RS - Matters raised with permission
25.07.2019	The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019, as passed by Lok Sabha	Government Bills
19.07.2019	Regarding need for underground cabling in coastal districts of Odisha in the aftermath of cyclone	RS - Matters raised with permission
19.07.2019	Regarding the delay in punishment in heinous crimes against minor girls	RS - Matters raised with permission
19.07.2019	Regarding mass hysterectomy of women sugarcane workers in Beed, Maharashtra	RS - Matters raised with permission
19.07.2019	Regarding need for social integration through inter-caste marriages	RS - Matters raised with permission
18.07.2019	Demand to waive off the cost of deployment of Central Police Forces in states	Special Mention
17.07.2019	Regarding need to extend the time for recommendations for the draft New Education Policy	RS - Matters raised with permission
17.07.2019	Regarding need to increase the wages under MGNREGA	RS - Matters raised with permission
17.07.2019	Regarding need to declare the States hit by major calamities as "Special Focus States"	RS - Matters raised with permission
16.07.2019	The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2019	Government Bills
15.07.2019	Regarding revision of coal royalty for Odisha	RS - Matters raised with permission
15.07.2019	Discussion on the Working of the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH)	Budget (General)

Questions details of Amar Patnaik (73 questions asked)

Date	Title	Type	Ministry or Category
11.02.2020	Study on distribution of foreign and domestic tourists	Unstarred	Tourism
11.02.2020	AI based weather forecast models	Unstarred	Earth Sciences
11.02.2020	Injuries and deaths from snakebites	Starred	Health and Family Welfare
10.02.2020	Indigenous Aircraft Carrier project	Unstarred	Defence
10.02.2020	Enhancement of carbon sinks	Unstarred	Environment, Forest and Climate Change
07.02.2020	Steps taken to enhance railway safety	Unstarred	Railways
07.02.2020	Compliance with PMFBY guidelines	Unstarred	Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
05.02.2020	Smart Cities Mission (SCM) in Odisha	Unstarred	Housing and Urban Affairs
05.02.2020	Legislation for Upliftment of De- notified communities	Starred	Social Justice and Empowerment
05.02.2020	Status of NATGRID project	Unstarred	Home Affairs
04.02.2020	Low utilisation of funds allocated under PMJAY	Starred	Health and Family Welfare
04.02.2020	RKSK implementation	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
03.02.2020	Status of greenfield port at Paradip	Unstarred	Shipping
03.02.2020	Coastal management in Odisha	Unstarred	Environment, Forest and Climate Change
13.12.2019	Record keeping of GI infringements	Unstarred	Commerce and Industry
13.12.2019	Implementation of BGREI in Odisha	Starred	Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
12.12.2019	National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence	Unstarred	Planning
10.12.2019	Illegal sale of GM foods	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
10.12.2019	Increase in gestation period for abortion stipulated under MTP Act	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
09.12.2019	Effects of biofuels on pollution	Unstarred	Environment, Forest and Climate Change
06.12.2019	Protection of Traditional Knowledge under India's IPR Policy	Starred	Commerce and Industry
06.12.2019	Establishment of Technology and Innovation Support Centres	Unstarred	Commerce and Industry
05.12.2019	Report on Artificial Intelligence	Unstarred	Electronics and Information Technology
04.12.2019	Sensitising prison staff	Unstarred	Home Affairs
03.12.2019	Status of AIIMS set-up under PMSSY	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
03.12.2019	Public Health Budget	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
02.12.2019	Civilians working in the Ministry	Unstarred	Defence
02.12.2019	Report on Chief of Defence Staff	Unstarred	Defence
29.11.2019	Central assistance to Aluminium Cluster in Odisha under MIIUS	Unstarred	Commerce and Industry
28.11.2019	Mobile connectivity in Odisha	Unstarred	Communications and Information Technology
28.11.2019	High expense on Government litigation	Unstarred	Law and Justice
27.11.2019	NCRB report and farmer suicides	Unstarred	Home Affairs
27.11.2019	RCS-UDAN in Odisha	Starred	Civil Aviation
25.11.2019	National Highways and roads in Odisha	Unstarred	Road Transport and Highways
22.11.2019	Railway station redevelopment in Odisha	Unstarred	Railways
22.11.2019	Implementation of Consumer Protection Act, 2019	Unstarred	Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
22.11.2019	E-commerce guidelines for consumers	Unstarred	Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
21.11.2019	National Litigation Policy	Unstarred	Law and Justice
21.11.2019	Ongoing litigation cases in courts	Unstarred	Law and Justice
20.11.2019	Accidental Deaths and Suicides report of NCRB	Unstarred	Home Affairs
20.11.2019	Funds released under Special Central Assistance	Unstarred	Home Affairs
19.11.2019	Special Category Status for Odisha	Unstarred	Finance
19.11.2019	Development of Buddhist sites in Odisha	Starred	Tourism
19.11.2019	Relocation of office of eastern zonal cultural centre	Unstarred	Culture
19.11.2019	Heritage buildings in Odisha	Unstarred	Culture
18.11.2019	Theft on-board INS Vikrant	Unstarred	Defence
18.11.2019	Intermediate Jet Trainers for the Indian Air Force	Unstarred	Defence

Private Member Bills (4 Private Member Bills)

Date of introduction	Bill title	Current Status	Date - Passage / Withdrawal /Lapsing