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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference
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Lok Sabha Speaker highlighted the importance of utilising technology to enhance the efficiency and functioning of legislatures while addressing the 10th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference in New Delhi.
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- The two-day conference is attended by 46 Presiding Officers, 25 Speakers, and 14 Deputy Speakers from various States and Union Territories.
- The theme of the event is “The Role of Legislative Bodies in the Attainment of Sustainable and Inclusive Development.”
About CPA India Region Conference
- Established in 2004 from the former CPA Asia Region, it is a significant gathering of parliamentarians from India, aimed at discussing and promoting parliamentary democracy and governance within the Commonwealth framework.
- This conference serves as a platform for sharing experiences, best practices, and strategies among legislators at both federal and state levels.
Overview of the CPA India Region Conference
- Purpose: The conference facilitates dialogue among Commonwealth Parliamentarians to enhance democratic governance, focusing on contemporary issues such as digital engagement and sustainable development.
- Structure: The CPA India Region comprises the Parliament of India and 30 State and Union Territory Legislatures, making it one of the largest regions within the CPA.
- The conferences are chaired by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, who emphasises the importance of legislative bodies in addressing public needs and fostering inclusive governance.
