**Executive Summary**
On April 9, 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla inaugurated the First CPA India Region Zone VII Conference in Goa. The event aimed to define the roles of lawmakers in achieving a "Viksit Bharat by 2047," emphasizing integrity, public welfare, and the effective use of technology. Key action items include increasing legislative participation through a better understanding of house procedures and fostering regional cooperation among member states.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Integrity and Public Representation**
* Lawmakers are urged to rise above personal and political interests to fulfill the aspirations of the people.
* Elected representatives must translate public expectations into concrete actions and strengthen democratic institutions.
* Maintaining public trust requires dedication, vision, and a commitment to transparent and inclusive governance.
**Role of Young Lawmakers and Future Goals**
* Young leaders are identified as pivotal to achieving the "Viksit Bharat" vision by 2047.
* They are tasked with driving innovative policies and ensuring sustainable growth for future generations.
**Governance and Legislative Participation**
* Effective participation in the House is directly linked to a legislator's familiarity with legislative processes, rules, and procedures.
* Healthy competition among state legislatures is encouraged to promote better governance and public welfare.
* Increased voter turnout since 1952 is highlighted as a marker of India’s success as a vibrant democracy.
**Technology and Human Sensitivity**
* While tools like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and science are transformative, they must be balanced with human sensitivity and empathy.
* Representatives should use technology to address citizen issues while maintaining close, empathetic engagement with the public.
**Regional Collaboration (Zone VII)**
* Zone VII consists of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa; these states are encouraged to share best practices.
* Collaborative efforts are specifically recommended for advancing coastal development and turning state-specific challenges into growth opportunities.
**Impact Analysis**
**Lawmakers and Elected Representatives**
**Impact:** There is a heightened expectation for legislators to move beyond partisan politics and become experts in parliamentary procedures.
**Action Required:** They must familiarize themselves with legislative rules and actively participate in thoughtful policy discussions to solve public concerns.
**Young Lawmakers**
**Impact:** They are positioned as the primary drivers of national transformation and policy innovation.
**Action Required:** They need to commit to driving inclusive development and strengthening democratic values to meet 2047 goals.
**State Legislatures (Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa)**
**Impact:** These bodies are expected to transition from isolated governance to a model of regional cooperation and healthy competition.
**Action Required:** Member states must adopt and share best practices, particularly regarding coastal development and collective problem-solving.
Key Entities Referenced
Om Birla: Speaker of the Lok Sabha who inaugurated the conference and defined the legislative priorities for lawmakers regarding governance, technology, and public welfare.
CPA India Region Zone VII: A newly created regional chapter of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association that facilitates cooperation and sharing of best practices among state legislatures.
Viksit Bharat by 2047: The national vision and goal to transform India into a developed nation by the centenary of its independence, central to the responsibilities of young lawmakers.
Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa: The constituent states of CPA India Region Zone VII, which are the primary focus areas for the conference's legislative and coastal development initiatives.
Lok Sabha Secretariat
LOK SABHA SPEAKER URGES LAWMAKERS TO
RISE ABOVE POLITICS AND SERVE PEOPLE
WITH INTEGRITY
YOUNG LAWMAKERS HAVE A CRUCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN
ACHIEVING THE GOAL OF VIKSIT BHARAT BY 2047: LOK
SABHA SPEAKER
LOK SABHA SPEAKER CALLS FOR HEALTHY COMPETITION
AMONG STATE LEGISLATURES IN PROMOTING PUBLIC
WELFARE AND GOOD GOVERNANCE
IN AN ERA OF ADVANCED TOOLS LIKE ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE (AI), HUMAN SENSITIVITY REMAINS
EQUALLY ESSENTIAL: LOK SABHA SPEAKER
MORE LEGISLATORS FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH
LEGISLATIVE PROCESSES, GREATER AND MORE
EFFECTIVE THEIR PARTICIPATION WILL BE IN THE HOUSE:
LOK SABHA SPEAKER
LOK SABHA SPEAKER INAUGURATES FIRST CPA INDIA
REGION ZONE VII CONFERENCE IN GOA
Posted On: 09 APR 2026 5:43PM by PIB Delhi
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today urged lawmakers to rise above personal and political interests,
emphasizing the importance of diligently and with integrity fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the
people they represent. He highlighted that elected representatives are entrusted with the mandate to
translate public expectations into concrete actions, strengthen democratic institutions, and ensure
governance that is transparent, inclusive, and responsive. Upholding citizens ’trust, he noted, requires
vision, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to public welfare—qualities essential for building a
developed, equitable, and self-reliant nation. Shri Birla made these remarks while inaugurating the First
CPA India Region Zone VII Conference held here.
Speaking on the roles and responsibilities of young lawmakers, Shri Birla highlighted their pivotal role in
realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. He emphasized that, as emerging leaders, they are entrusted
with driving innovative policies, promoting inclusive development, and strengthening democraticinstitutions. Their energy, vision, and commitment to public welfare, he added, can play a transformative
role in building a prosperous, self-reliant, and equitable India, ensuring sustainable growth and social
progress for generations to come.
Sharing insights on the evolving role of legislative institutions in nation-building, Shri Birla emphasized
the importance of healthy competition among state legislatures in promoting public welfare and good
governance. He noted that parliamentary democracy is globally recognized as the best system of
governance and highlighted that the steady increase in voter turnout in every election since 1952 reflects
India’s enduring success as a vibrant democracy.
Emphasizing the importance of research, innovation, and technology, Shri Birla underlined that people’s
representatives must be adept at addressing citizens ’issues by harnessing the transformative power of
science and technology. He noted that in an era of advanced tools like artificial intelligence (AI), human
sensitivity remains equally essential. He urged legislators to engage closely with the public, resolving their
concerns with empathy and goodwill. He stressed the importance of understanding legislative issues,
rules, and procedures. He observed that those who actively participate in thoughtful discussions on
policies and laws often emerge as prominent leaders in their states. He stressed that the more legislators
familiarize themselves with legislative processes, the greater and more effective their participation will be
in the House.
Shri Birla appreciated Goa for its vibrant tourism, rich cultural heritage, and dynamic energy. He also
highlighted the commitment of CPA Zone VII—which includes Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa—to
democratic excellence and progressive governance. Emphasizing the high expectations and aspirations of
the people from their elected representatives, Shri Birla underlined that strong legislative institutions will
play a pivotal role in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Speaking about the newly created Zone VII of the CPA India Region, which includes Maharashtra, Goa,
and Gujarat, Shri Birla noted that while each state faces unique challenges, their spirit of public
cooperation and collective effort has turned these challenges into opportunities for growth. He added that
all states can benefit by sharing and adopting best practices from one another, especially in advancing
coastal development. He concluded his address by reaffirming the crucial role of collaboration,
innovation, and democratic values in guiding India toward sustained growth and development.
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh; Goa Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant; Maharashtra
Legislative Council Chairperson, Shri Ram Shinde; and Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker, Shri
Rahul Narvekar also addressed the occasion.
Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker, Dr. Ganesh Gaonkar delivered the Welcome Address on the occasion.
Goa Legislative Assembly Deputy Chairman, Joshua D’Souza delivered the Vote of Thanks.
वकसत वधायका से होगा वकसत भारत का नमाण।#CPAIndiaZoneVII pic.twitter.com/yjfj
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— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 9, 2026गोवा म Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone VII के
प्रथम सेलन के उाटन समारोह को संबोधत कया।
आज और कल इस महत्वपूण कॉ स के plenary sessions म दो अंत प्रमुख वषय पर वमश होने
जा रहा ह;
- 2047 तक वकसत भारत के लक्ष्य क प्रा… pic.twitter.com/kGqGkolcFE
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 9, 2026
गोवा म आयोजत हो रह Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region
Zone VII के प्रथम सेलन के उाटन समारोह म गोवा पुलस महला बटालयन ारा पारपं रक गाड
ऑफ़ ऑनर दया गया। महला बटालयन का अनुशासन और ना आत्मनभर भारत क नारी श को
प्रतबत करते… pic.twitter.com/BKeyBTEVha
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 9, 2026
Address at the Inaugural Ceremony of the 1st Conference of CPA India Region,
Zone-VII.#CPAIndiaZoneVIIConference
https://t.co/FxpZiH7Tb6
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 9, 2026
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