Topno, who represented Odisha in the Upper House from April 1998 to April 2004, died on February 6 at the age of 92 years, Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said reading out an obituary reference when the House met for the day.
"In passing away of Frida Topno, the country has lost a distinguished parliamentarian and a dedicated social worker," he said.
Members stood in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of the departed soul.
The chairman also welcomed a parliamentary delegation from Chile, which was seated in the special gallery.