Lok Sabha
Prof. Sougata Ray
All India Trinamool Congress · Dum Dum · West Bengal · 79 · Educationist
Member of Parliament
Does not run a ministry. The job is to sit, ask, and recommend works.
Committees · terms
5 terms (6th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th)
- Finance
- Joint Committee on Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025
- Public Undertakings
Source: Digital Sansad · as of 23 Aug 2026
Source: Digital Sansad · as of 27 Aug 2026
At a glance
Facts from listed records only. Not a score.
In the House
128/156
82% of sittings this term
Questions
176
Last: Mine Accidents and Loss of Lives
MPLADS spent
₹1.4 cr
10% of entitled across listed years
Works
52
12 completed · 3 ongoing
Money
Each MP may recommend durable public works up to ₹5 crore a year. The MP recommends; the district administration sanctions and executes. This is not salary. Lok Sabha works are in the parliamentary constituency. Entitled is eSAKSHI's allocated limit for this tenure, not a guessed ₹5 crore. Released stays not listed unless eSAKSHI publishes it. Unspent is allocated minus expenditure.
- Entitled₹14.7 cr
- Releasednot listed
- Sanctioned₹2.34 cr
- Spent₹1.4 cr
Unspent among listed years: ₹13.3 cr. Bars use only years that appear in the record — we do not fill missing years with ₹0.
| Year | Entitled | Released | Sanctioned | Spent | Unspent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Lok Sabha | ₹14,70,00,000 | not listed | ₹2,34,32,419 | ₹1,40,46,615 | ₹13,29,53,385 |
Source: MPLADS eSAKSHI · as of 27 Aug 2026
Works
Recommended public works, grouped by district. The district executes. The map pins the listed district, not the work site. These works are listed in the parliamentary constituency. Districts listed: North 24 Parganas.
In the House
18th Lok Sabha
This House, latest session
8th session of the 18th Lok Sabha
20 Jul 2026 – 13 Aug 2026
- Sittings held
- 19
- Questions listed
- 7,529
- Median attendance
- 95%
How this sitting of the House went, so the counts below are not read in a vacuum. Not a productivity score. Hours lost to adjournment are not published here.
Source: Digital Sansad · as of 27 Aug 2026
82%
128 of 156 sittings
- Debates
- 74
- Private member bills
- 0
- Special mentions
- 3
Listed titles, not a score. Count is what Digital Sansad published.
Debates
25 Mar 2026 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Finance Bill, 2026- passed25 Mar 2026 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (as Reported by Select Committee)- under Consideration24 Mar 2026 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding need to ensure safe evacuation of Indian nationals from West Asian countries-Laid23 Mar 2026 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026- introduced23 Mar 2026 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Finance Bill, 202618 Mar 2026 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding need to address the grave situation arising due to shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders in the Country-Laid
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17 Mar 2026 · BUDGET (GENERAL)
The Union Budget (2026-27) - Demands for Grants - Ministry of Railways -contd....(Concluded)11 Mar 2026 · RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Re: Removal of Speaker from office- negatived10 Mar 2026 · RESOLUTIONS
Resolution regarding Removal of Speaker from Office10 Mar 2026 · RESOLUTIONS
Resolution regarding removal of Speaker from Office - Under Consideration10 Mar 2026 · POINTS OF ORDER
Reference regarding Point of Order in the discussion10 Mar 2026 · POINTS OF ORDER
Reference regarding Point of Order in the discussion9 Mar 2026 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding Need for urgent measures to ensure safe repatriation of Indians stranded in gulf countries and Iran-Laid11 Feb 2026 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding need to withdraw the proposed trade agreement with USA to safeguard the interest of farmers of the country-laid10 Feb 2026 · BUDGET (GENERAL)
Union Budget, 2026-2027 - General Discussion2 Feb 2026 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding situation arising out of closure of Jute mills and hoarding of raw jute in West Bengal-Laid17 Dec 2025 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding problems being faced by farmers due to shortage of Urea in the country-Laid17 Dec 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 202517 Dec 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Viksit Bharat Gurantee for Rojgar and Ajevika Mission (Gramin):VB-G RAM G Bill16 Dec 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025- Introduced16 Dec 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Viksit Bharat 'Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): Vb- G Ram G (Viksit Bharat- G Ram G) Bill, 2025- Introduced15 Dec 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025- introduced15 Dec 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025- Introduced15 Dec 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Demands for Supplementary Grants (2025-26)- First Batch- continued... concluded12 Dec 2025 · PRIVATE MEMBERS' RESOLUTIONS
Private Members’ Resolution regarding appropriate measures to Regulate Airfare in the Country-Contd10 Dec 2025 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding need to take steps to raise value of rupee compared to US dollar-Laid4 Dec 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025- Under Consideration3 Dec 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 20251 Dec 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 -introduce1 Dec 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 -introduce1 Dec 2025 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding situation arising out of ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters list in various states-Laid3 Apr 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024-Contd.-Concluded2 Apr 2025 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Need for comprehensive measures to address the increasing incidents of suicide committed by students in higher educational institutes-Laid2 Apr 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 20241 Apr 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Coastal Shipping Bill, 202428 Mar 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Indian Ports Bill, 2025 -Introduced27 Mar 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Immigration and Foreigners Bill,2025-passed26 Mar 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill,2025-Passed25 Mar 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Boilers Bill, 202425 Mar 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Finance Bill, 2025 - contd...24 Mar 2025 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Title : Regarding reopening of JESSOP and Bengal Immunity Company Limited in West Bengal-laid24 Mar 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Title : Finance Bill, 202517 Mar 2025 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding need to release pending funds for West Bengal under various welfare and development schemes-Laid11 Mar 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 202510 Mar 2025 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Need to take immediate steps to correct the voters list for fair and transparent election process-Laid10 Mar 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Bills of Lading Bill, 202413 Feb 2025 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Income -Tax Bill, 2025- introduced11 Feb 2025 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding releasing pending dues under MGNREGS to West Bengal.-laid.11 Feb 2025 · BUDGET (GENERAL)
The Union Budget,2025-2026(concluded)4 Feb 2025 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Need to address the grievances of farmers in the country-Laid4 Feb 2025 · MOTION OF THANKS ON THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS
Motion of thanks on the President's Address- contd...(concluded)3 Feb 2025 · MOTION OF THANKS ON THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS
Motion Of Thanks On The President's Address18 Dec 2024 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding steps taken to control Inflation - Laid17 Dec 2024 · PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES
Presentation of 5th to 9th Reports of Public Accounts Committee17 Dec 2024 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Demands For Supplementary Grants (2024-25)- First Batch- Passed -contd....16 Dec 2024 · BUDGET (GENERAL)
Demands for Supplementary Grants, First Batch for 2024-2514 Dec 2024 · SPECIAL DISCUSSION
Discussion on Glorious Journey of 75 Years of Constitution of India-Contd.13 Dec 2024 · SPECIAL DISCUSSION
Discussion on the glorious journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India12 Dec 2024 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024-Passed-Contd.10 Dec 2024 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024*- Introduced10 Dec 2024 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding need to take immediate steps to address the grievances of Hindu minority in Bangladesh- laid3 Dec 2024 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 20242 Dec 2024 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding ethnic violence in Manipur-Laid9 Aug 2024 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Introduced)9 Aug 2024 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024 (Introduced)9 Aug 2024 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Introduced)8 Aug 2024 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 20248 Aug 2024 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 20248 Aug 2024 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 20247 Aug 2024 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Need to increase allocation for Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceutical works and Bengal Immunity in West Bengal-laid5 Aug 2024 · BUDGET (GENERAL)
General Budget - Demands for Grants - Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying1 Aug 2024 · GOVERNMENT BILLS
Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Introduced)1 Aug 2024 · BUDGET (GENERAL)
General Budget (2024-2025) - Demands for Grants - Ministry of Education31 Jul 2024 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding allocation of funds to West Bengal for flood and soil erosion-laid31 Jul 2024 · CALLING ATTENTION (RULE-197)
Regarding reported loss of lives and property due to landslides and floods in various parts of the country30 Jul 2024 · RULING BY THE SPEAKER
Ruling regarding raising point of order during zero hour30 Jul 2024 · BUDGET (GENERAL)
General discussion on the Budget 2024-2025; General discussion on the Budget of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2024-2025 and Demands for Grants in respect of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2024-202525 Jul 2024 · BUDGET (GENERAL)
General Discussion on the Budget for 2024 25,General Discussion on the Budget of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2024-25 and Demands for Grants for Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2024-25(Inconclusive)24 Jul 2024 · RULING BY THE SPEAKER
Ruling regarding notices of Adjournment Motion24 Jul 2024 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Regarding train accident in Darjeeling-laid22 Jul 2024 · SHORT DURATION DISCUSSIONS (RULE-193)
Title : Discussion regarding India's preparedness for upcoming Olympic Games (Inconclusive)1 Jul 2024 · MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Re: Suburban Railway System in Kolkata-laid1 Jul 2024 · MOTION OF THANKS ON THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS
Text of Amendments1 Jul 2024 · MOTION OF THANKS ON THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS
Discussion on Motion of Thanks on the President`s Address moved by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and seconded by Kumari Bansuri Swaraj (Discussion not included)25 Jun 2024 · OATH OR AFFIRMATION
Members Sworn - Contd.
Special mentions
11 Dec 2025 · SPECIAL MENTION (ZERO HOUR)
Regarding need to restore MGNREGA and release funds for West Bengal25 Mar 2025 · SPECIAL MENTION (ZERO HOUR)
Regarding protest against proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill10 Mar 2025 · SPECIAL MENTION (ZERO HOUR)
Regarding cases of alleged fraud in EPIC and Voters List in the country
Private member bills
No private member bills listed for this term.
Signed sittings by session
Solid is sittings signed. Pale is sittings held. A missing session is not drawn as 0. Attendance is not a rank.
This term they asked about
From 8 listed questions this term, not a score.
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12 Aug 2026 · unstarred · MINES
Mine Accidents and Loss of Lives11 Aug 2026 · unstarred · COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Special Economic Zones10 Aug 2026 · unstarred · LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Employment Generation and Unemployment Trends10 Aug 2026 · unstarred · ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Removal of Invasive Foreign Species in Reserved Forests7 Aug 2026 · unstarred · LAW AND JUSTICE
Sanctioned Strength of Judges in High Courts6 Aug 2026 · unstarred · POWER
Impact of Climate Change on Hydropower Generation5 Aug 2026 · unstarred · STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Recruitment of PwD at Indian Statistical Institute4 Aug 2026 · unstarred · COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Import Restrictions on Goods Produced using Forced Labour
Source: Digital Sansad · as of 27 Aug 2026
On the record
As declared to the Election Commission for 2024. Pending cases are not convictions.
- Education
- (1) MASTER OF SCINCE, PRESIDENCY COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA in 1972 (2) BACHELOR OF LAW, JOGESH CHANDRA CHOWDHURY LAW COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA in 1982
- Declared assets
- not listed
- Declared liabilities
- ₹3,32,783
- Criminal cases
- None disclosed
Source: ECI affidavit portal · as of 23 Aug 2026
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Subject
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Dear Prof. Sougata Ray, I am writing to you as the Member of the Lok Sabha from Dum Dum, West Bengal. I would like to raise the following matter: [Describe the issue, the locality it affects, and what you are asking them to do.] Yours sincerely, [Your name] [Your PIN or locality]
- Phone
- Delhi address
- 58 Lodhi Estate New Delhi NCT of Delhi, 110003
- Permanent address
- 162/D 593 Lake Gardens Kolkata West Bengal, 700045
Source: Digital Sansad · as of 23 Aug 2026
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