**Executive Summary**
The maiden conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, Zone-VII, concluded in Goa on April 10, 2026, marking a significant milestone in regional parliamentary collaboration. Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla highlighted key outcomes regarding youth leadership and regional development priorities. Notable upcoming dates include a Special Session of the 18th Lok Sabha scheduled from April 16 to April 18, 2026, to address critical legislative business.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**CPA Zone-VII Conference Overview**
* **Event and Participation:** The inaugural conference was hosted by the Goa Legislative Assembly from April 8 to April 10, 2026.
* **Member States:** Primary participants included Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, with Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Haryana attending as special invitees.
* **Objective:** To provide a platform for dialogue, exchange of best practices, and the promotion of good governance within the CPA framework.
**Core Discussion Themes**
* **Youth in Governance:** The role of young legislators in achieving the "Developed India 2047" vision.
* **Regional Priorities:** Deliberations focused on trade, tourism, urbanization, environmental sustainability, and coastal connectivity.
* **Shared Commitment:** Participants addressed emerging governance challenges through constructive and participatory discussions.
**Legislative Updates and Sessions**
* **Upcoming Special Session:** A three-sitting session of the 18th Lok Sabha is scheduled for April 16–18, 2026, specifically for the introduction of important government bills.
* **Budget Session Retrospective:** The 2026–27 Union Budget was presented on February 1, with the Finance Bill approved on March 25.
* **Legislative Efficiency:** Out of nine government bills introduced during the last Budget Session, eight were successfully passed.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Legislatures (Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Invitees)**
**Impact**
These bodies benefit from enhanced regional collaboration and a formalized platform for exchanging best practices in governance.
**Action Required**
Maintain continued dialogue and cooperation to strengthen democratic processes and respond to citizen aspirations.
**Young Legislators**
**Impact**
Identified as pivotal contributors to the national "Developed India 2047" vision and regional governance.
**Action Required**
Engage actively in addressing regional priorities such as environmental sustainability and coastal connectivity.
**Members of the 18th Lok Sabha**
**Impact**
The scheduling of a Special Session necessitates immediate attention to upcoming legislative business and government bills.
**Action Required**
Attend the three scheduled sittings from April 16 to April 18, 2026, to deliberate on and pass introduced bills.
Key Entities Referenced
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region: A platform for regional parliamentary collaboration and dialogue among Indian state legislatures, which organized the Zone–VII conference.
Developed India 2047: A strategic national vision discussed as a key theme for young legislators to achieve India's development goals by its centenary.
Om Birla: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha who presided over the regional conference and provided updates on national legislative business.
Goa Legislative Assembly: The host institution for the CPA conference in Panaji, facilitating cooperation between states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka.
Union Budget 2026–27: A primary financial document and legislative exercise recently concluded in the 18th Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha Secretariat
CPA conference a significant milestone in
enhancing regional parliamentary collaboration:
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla
Posted On: 10 APR 2026 6:29PM by PIB Mumbai
Panaji, Goa April 10, 2026
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha Shri Om Birla has said that the maiden conference of
the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, Zone–VII, which
concluded in Goa today, April 10th, has become a “significant milestone” in
enhancing regional parliamentary collaboration among states such as Goa,
Maharashtra, and Gujarat, with participation from other states including Karnataka,
Andhra Pradesh, and Haryana as special invitees. He was addressing a press
conference at Panaji outlining key outcomes of the deliberations.
The conference, which was hosted by the Goa Legislative Assembly from April 8th to
10th, discussed two key themes: the role of young legislators in achieving the vision
of “Developed India 2047,” and the regional priorities concerning trade, tourism,
urbanization, environmental sustainability, and coastal connectivity. Shri Birla said
that the participants contributed thoughtfully, reflecting a shared commitment to
addressing emerging governance challenges.The conference successfully facilitated meaningful discussions in a constructive and
participatory environment, he said.
Talking about the critical role of the CPA in strengthening democratic institutions and
fostering cooperation among legislatures across the Commonwealth countries, Shri
Birla said that the India Region, as one of the largest within the CPA framework,
continues to serve as a vital platform for dialogue, exchange of best practices, and
promotion of good governance.
Providing updates about the Special Session of the 18th Lok Sabha which will be
held from April 16 to April 18, 2026, he said that the session will focus on legislative
business, including the introduction of important government bills, and will consist
of three sittings.
Shri Birla said that during the last Budget Session, the House had witnessed
substantial legislative activity. The Union Budget for 2026–27 was presented on
February 1, followed by discussions on Demands for Grants, which were passed on
March 18. The Finance Bill was approved on March 25. Nine government bills have
been introduced in the Budget Session, of which eight have been passed, he said.
Concluding his address, Shri Birla reiterated the importance of continued dialogue
and cooperation among legislative bodies to strengthen democratic processes and
effectively respond to the aspirations of citizens.
Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly Shri Ganesh Gaonkar and Lok Sabha
Secretary General Shri Utpal Kumar Singh were also present at the press
conference.
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