Lok Sabha to become paperless from next session: Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has announced that the Lower House will become paperless from the next session. He said the move will save crores of rupees to the exchequer. 

During the Zero Hour, several members praised the Speaker for starting a new system under which their name and division number are displayed



on the screen in the house, when they are speaking.

Mr Birla told the members that various new initiatives will be taken to improve the functioning of the house. However, he assured the House that if any member needed paper he or she will be provided.