Lok Sabha Speaker to inaugurate 1st Zone VII of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Conference in Goa
Panaji, April 7
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the First Conference of Zone VII of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region at Panaji, Goa, on April 9, a press release said.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar and Gujarat Legislative Assembly Speaker Shankarbhai Chaudhary will also address the conference.
Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar will deliver the welcome address, and Goa Legislative Affairs Minister Mauvin Godinho will deliver the Vote of Thanks.
Besides the Presiding Officers of the Legislatures of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Telangana, the Union Minister, and Members of Parliament from Goa, and legislators from the three-member States will attend the Conference.
According to the release, during the two-day Conference, the dignitaries will deliberate on 'The Role of Young Legislators in Achieving the Goal of a Developed India by 2047,' and 'Priorities of Zone VII in Trade, Tourism, Urbanisation, Environment and Coastal Connectivity.'
CPA India Region Zone-VII comprises the Legislatures of Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra. This will be the first Conference of Zone-VII following the restructuring of the CPA India Region into nine Zones in 2024. At present, the Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly serves as the Chairperson of CPA India Region Zone-VII.
The Valedictory Session, scheduled for April 10, will be graced by the Governor of Goa, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
This Conference aims to strengthen parliamentary cooperation, promote the exchange of best practices and deliberate on key development priorities of the region, the press release said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see parliamentary cooperation being strengthened. But I hope this isn't just another talk shop in a nice location. The topics are crucial—trade, environment, urbanisation. We need concrete outcomes, not just press releases.
As someone from Maharashtra, better coastal connectivity between Mumbai, Goa, and Gujarat ports can be a game-changer for trade and tourism. Glad it's on the agenda. Jai Maharashtra!
Interesting to see the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association active in India. The focus on young lawmakers is promising for the future of democracy. Hope the discussions on environment are substantive.
Restructuring into nine zones seems like a smart move to make discussions more region-specific. Zone VII (Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra) has unique challenges and opportunities. All the best for the conference!
The agenda is perfect! Young legislators bring fresh ideas, and connecting trade with environmental priorities is essential for sustainable development. Hope they also discuss protecting the fragile coastal ecology of these states.
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