Why in News?
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated 'Prarambh', a two-day orientation programme for 67 first-time elected and nominated members on July 25, 2026.
Key Points
The programme trains new members in parliamentary procedures, legislative processes, and the Viksit Bharat @ 2047 vision.
It introduces Vani Setu, an AI-driven tool for real-time language interpretation, along with NLP-based digital workshops.
Members receive training on Question Hour, Zero Hour, and Rule 267, which allows suspension of the day's business only in "rarest of rare" situations.
Exam Connect
Rajya Sabha → established under Article 80 → permanent body with one-third members retiring every second year → maximum strength 250 (238 elected, 12 nominated)
Vice-President of India → ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha