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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Inaugurates Key CPA Conference in Goa

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrived in Goa to inaugurate the first conference of Zone VII of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region. The two-day event brings together presiding officers and legislators from states including Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Key themes for deliberation include the role of young legislators in achieving a developed India by 2047 and regional priorities like trade and coastal connectivity. The conference aims to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and the exchange of best practices among the member legislatures.

Key Points: Om Birla Inaugurates CPA Zone VII Conference in Goa

  • Inaugural CPA Zone VII conference held in Panaji
  • Focus on young legislators and developed India by 2047
  • Deliberations on trade, tourism, and coastal connectivity
  • Attended by presiding officers from multiple states
  • Aims to strengthen parliamentary cooperation
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrives in Goa for the inaugural Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Zone VII conference, focusing on development and cooperation.

"The conference aims to strengthen parliamentary cooperation, promote the exchange of best practices - Official Release"

Panaji, April 8

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrived in Goa on Wednesday to attend the First Conference of Zone VII of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region, scheduled to be held in Panaji on April 9

Om Birla will inaugurate the two-day conference, which will bring together key parliamentary leaders and presiding officers from across the country. Among those who will address the conference are Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Harivansh Narayan Singh, Ram Shinde, Rahul Narwekar and Shankarbhai Chaudhary, according to a release.

The welcome address will be delivered by Ganesh Gaonkar, while Mauvin Godinho will propose the vote of thanks.

Apart from this, presiding officers from the legislatures of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Telangana, along with Union Ministers, Members of Parliament from Goa and legislators from Zone VII states, will also attend the conference.

During the two-day event, deliberations will be held on key themes including "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.

Zone VII of the CPA India Region comprises the legislatures of Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra. This will be its first conference following the restructuring of the CPA India Region into nine zones in 2024. Currently, the Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly serves as the Chairperson of Zone VII.

The valedictory session on April 10 will be attended by Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the release noted.

The conference aims to strengthen parliamentary cooperation, promote the exchange of best practices and deliberate on key developmental priorities of the region.

Goa Protocol Minister Mauvin Godinho welcomed the Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla at Dabolim Airport on his arrival in Goa for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), India Region (Zone VII - West Zone) Conference, at Miramar, along with Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly Ganesh Gaonkar and Deputy Speaker Joshua De Souza.

- ANI

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Priya S
"Role of Young Legislators" is a crucial theme. We need fresh ideas and energy to achieve the vision of a Developed India by 2047. Hoping this conference empowers them meaningfully.
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Aman W
While conferences are good, I hope the deliberations translate into action. We hear a lot about best practices, but implementation at the ground level is often slow. Let's see some follow-up.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the restructuring into zones. Bringing together Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra makes sense for regional planning, especially on trade and environment. A practical step.
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Vikram M
Jai Hind! It's important for our parliamentary leaders to collaborate. The western zone has immense potential. Hope they discuss protecting our coastal ecosystems while promoting development.
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Kavya N
A good initiative. But I respectfully hope the discussions are inclusive and consider the concerns of common citizens, not just political agendas. The priorities listed are vital for our future.

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