Om Birla to Inaugurate Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference in Kohima

Inauguration of the Annual Conference

On Monday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the 22nd annual conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-III in Kohima. This two-day event will see participation from presiding officers and legislators from eight northeastern states.

Key Attendees at the Conference

Notable attendees include Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh, and the Speaker of the Nagaland Assembly, Shürhozelie Liezietsu, who is also the chairperson of the CPA India Region Zone-III.

Conference Themes and Topics

The conference will focus on the theme 'Policy, Progress, and People: Legislatures as Catalysts for Change.' Subtopics will include the role of legislatures in achieving the goal of a developed India and addressing climate change in light of recent incidents of cloudbursts and landslides in parts of the Northeast.

Significance of the CPA India Region Zone-III

An official statement highlighted that the CPA India Region Zone-III has played a crucial role in promoting regional cooperation, enhancing parliamentary best practices, and addressing specific regional issues such as the 'Act East' policy and infrastructure development in the Northeast.

Achievements and Focus Areas

Among its key achievements are the inclusion of the Northeast in the India-ASEAN approach for trade and cooperation, accelerating infrastructure projects, enhancing trade checkpoints, and promoting cultural exchanges. The region also aims to improve parliamentary processes and make them more accessible and inclusive through greater use of technology, as evidenced by the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), digitization programs, and active public participation.