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Om Birla Calls for Standards & Tech in Legislatures at Presiding Officers' Meet

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference, stressing the need to set standards in legislative functioning. He highlighted key themes like leveraging technology for transparency and building the capacity of legislators. Deputy Chairman Harivansh discussed the role of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing legislative efficiency. The conference will conclude with a valedictory address by Birla and an address by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Key Points: Om Birla on Setting Standards for Legislative Institutions

  • Tech for transparent legislatures
  • Capacity building for legislators
  • Accountability to the people
  • Standardising procedures
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Om Birla reiterates need to set standards in the functioning of legislative institutions

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasizes tech, transparency & capacity building at the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference in Lucknow.

"need for healthy competition among State Legislatures on parameters such as excellence, innovation and use of technology - Om Birla"

Lucknow, January 20

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday attended the plenary deliberations of the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference here and reiterated the need to set standards in the functioning of legislative institutions.

The second day of the All India Presiding Officers' Conference at Lucknow concluded with deliberations on three key themes: leveraging technology for transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric legislative processes; capacity building of legislators to enhance efficiency and strengthen democratic governance; and accountability of Legislatures towards the people.

Addressing the sessions, Birla commended the efforts of Satish Mahana, Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, for integrating best practices adopted by legislatures across the country into the functioning of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

He said Om Birla commended the efforts of Satish Mahana, Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, for integrating best practices adopted by legislatures across the country into the functioning of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Recalling the major deliberations of previous AIPOCs, Birla emphasised the need for healthy competition among State Legislatures on parameters such as excellence, innovation and use of technology, according to a release.

Referring to the discussions held during the AIPOC at Dehradun in 2019, he reiterated his long-standing views on improving the efficiency and functioning of State Legislatures. He informed that a Committee has been constituted in this regard, which is examining issues related to standardisation of practices and procedures of legislative bodies in India.

In his remarks, Harivansh highlighted the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing the efficiency of legislatures and also outlined the various steps required to make this technology appropriate and reliable. Underscoring the practical use of AI in Parliament and various modes of its implementation, he stressed the need for greater coordination between Parliament and State Legislatures so that institutional knowledge of legislatures can be effectively utilised by both Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.

Birla will deliver the valedictory address at the conference tomorrow. The closing ceremony will also be attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who will address the Conference.

- ANI

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Priya S
Setting standards is good, but the real challenge is implementation. We see so many good ideas in conferences, but how many actually reach the ground level? Accountability towards the people should be the top priority. Let's hope for less disruption and more productive sessions in all assemblies. 🙏
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Rohit P
Healthy competition among state legislatures is an interesting concept. If it leads to better governance and faster development work, I'm all for it. UP integrating best practices is a positive step. More states should follow.
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Sarah B
While the focus on AI and technology is forward-thinking, we must ensure it doesn't create a digital divide. Capacity building for legislators is crucial, but what about making the legislative process more understandable for the average voter? Transparency needs a citizen-first approach.
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Vikram M
Finally, some talk about standardising procedures! The way each state assembly functions is so different, it creates confusion. A common framework for transparency and public engagement would be a game-changer for Indian democracy. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
With respect, I feel these conferences often repeat the same points. The need for standards has been reiterated for years. The proof will be in the pudding—let's see if this newly constituted committee brings any tangible change or if it's just another bureaucratic layer.
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Ananya R

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