<P> The period during which the House meets to conduct its business is called a session . The Constitution empowers the president to summon each House at such intervals that there should not be more than a six - month gap between the two sessions . Hence the Parliament must meet at least twice a year . In India, the parliament conducts three sessions each year: </P> <Ul> <Li> Budget session: February to May </Li> <Li> Monsoon session: July to September </Li> <Li> Winter session: November to December </Li> </Ul> <Li> Budget session: February to May </Li> <Li> Monsoon session: July to September </Li>

Difference between elected and nominated members of parliament of india