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News: Recently the first Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, Zone – VII concluded.
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Venue: Panaji, Goa, 9-10 April 2026.
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Inaugurated by: Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla.
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Participating Legislatures (Zone-VII): Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. (Note: Zone-VII comprises these three western coastal states).
The primary aim of this conference was to:
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Strengthen parliamentary cooperation within the region.
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Promote the exchange of best parliamentary practices.
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Deliberate on key development priorities for the participating states.
Key Quotes from the Conference:
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On Governance: "Greater participation of women brings greater sensitivity to governance, making policymaking more people-centric."
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On Public Participation: "Increased public participation leads to more meaningful and effective policymaking."
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On Youth and Technology: "Technology should serve as a tool to enhance skills and capacities, not as a medium to waste valuable time."
About the CPA :
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Headquarters: London.
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Founded: 1911.
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Nature: An international inter-parliamentary organization operating within the Commonwealth.
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Core Objective: The advancement of parliamentary democracy and good governance.
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Membership: Comprises 180 national, state, or provincial legislatures, categorized into 9 geographic regions across the Commonwealth.
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Key Publication: The Parliamentarian journal.