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UPSC GS short notesParliamentary group M N Kaul and SL Shakdher had nicely explained the rationale of the Indian Parliament group in the following ways; “ The establishment and development of relations among parliaments constitutes part of the regular activities of national parliament. Although promotion of inter-Parliamentary relations has for many years been significant part of the work of parliamentarians, recently it has received a new trust due to the increased interdependence of nations in global environment. It is imperative that Parliamentarian will join hands to safeguard democracy and work in synergy to confront the challenges before the world and convert them into opportunities to facilitate peace and prosperity in their countries and as well as globally. Parliamentarian from different parts of the world, therefore, have a forum where they can meet to discuss and find out solutions to their common problems. It is here that some sort of cross fertilisation of ideas can take place not only between the older and younger parliaments, but also between parliamentarian working under different parliamentary system. These problems are no doubt discussed in intergovernmental conferences; however, those discussions are not so frank and free as they can be at a conclave of legislators.Enter Parliament relation does assumed great importance today when the world is beset with many pressing problems. The problems that are faced by one Parliament today I confront another tomorrow. It is therefore essential that the links would exist between various Parliament of the world. This link is maintained by India through the exchange of delegation, goodwill missions, correspondence, Documents etc with foreign parliaments through the machinery of Indian Parliamentary group that acts both as the national group of inter-Parliamentary union and also as the Indian branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.Composition of the groupIndian Parliamentary group is an autonomous body. It was formed in year 1949 in pursuance of a motion adopted by the constituent assembly.The membership of Indian Parliamentary group is open to all members of Parliament. The former members of Parliament can also become associate member of the group. But, the associate members are entitled to limited rights only. They are not entitled to representation at meetings and conferences of Indian Parliamentary union and Commonwealth ParliamentaryAssociation. They are also not entitled to travel concession provided to members by certain branches of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the ex-officio President of the group. The deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha and the deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha are the ex-officio your vice president of the group. The secretary general of Lok Sabha act as the ex officio secretary general of the group.Objectives of the groupThe aim and object of the group are mentioned below:1. To promote personal contacts between members of the Parliament of India..2. Study study questions of public importance that are likely to come up before the Parliament; arrange seminars, discussions and orientation courses; and bring out publications for the dissemination of information to the members of group.3. To arrange lectures on political, defence, economical, social and educational problems by the members of Parliament and distinguished person.4. To arrange visas to foreign countries with a view to develop contacts with members of other Parliament.Functions of the groupThe various functions performed and activities undertaken by the groups are as follows;1. The group acts as a link between the Parliament of India and the various parliaments of the world. This link is maintained through exchange of delegation, goodwill missions, respondents, documents, etc with foreign parliaments.2. The group functions as the national group of the IPU or and Main branch of CPA in India.3. Address to the members of the Parliament by visiting head of state and government of foreign countries and talk by eminent persons are arranged under the auspices of the group.4. Seminars and symposia on Parliamentary subject of topical interest are organised we were declared at national as well as international level.5. Members of the group, when visiting abroad, our letters of introduction to the secretaries of national groups of the Indian Parliamentary union and secretaries of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association branches. The Indian mission in the countries of visit also suitably informed so as to enable them to get assistance and usual courtesies.6. Only those member of the Parliament who are the member of the group of at least six month standing at the time of the composition of the delegation, may be included in the Indian Parliament to delegation to foreign countries.7. An uninterrupted flow of information to members regarding the activities of the group is maintained through the Indian Parliamentary group newsletter brought out every quarter. It is sent regularly to all the members of group, including associate members.8. As per decision of the group and award of outstanding parliamentarian was instituted in the year 1995 to be given annually. A committee of five person, constituted by the Speaker of Lok Sabha, invites and finalises the nomination of the award. 9. To encourage bilateral relations, a group constitutes Parliamentary friendship groups with other countries in the Parliament. The aims and objectivists of the friendship group to maintain political, social and cultural contacts between the two countries and to assist in the exchange of information and experiences on issues relating to Parliamentary activities.
UPSC GS short notes
Parliamentary group
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N Kaul and SL Shakdher had nicely explained the rationale of the Indian Parliament group in the following ways;
“ The establishment and development of relations among parliaments constitutes part of the regular activities of national parliament. Although promotion of inter-Parliamentary relations has for many years been significant part of the work of parliamentarians, recently it has received a new trust due to the increased interdependence of nations in global environment. It is imperative that Parliamentarian will join hands to safeguard democracy and work in synergy to confront the challenges before the world and convert them into opportunities to facilitate peace and prosperity in their countries and as well as globally. Parliamentarian from different parts of the world, therefore, have a forum where they can meet to discuss and find out solutions to their common problems. It is here that some sort of cross fertilisation of ideas can take place not only between the older and younger parliaments, but also between parliamentarian working under different parliamentary system. These problems are no doubt discussed in intergovernmental conferences; however, those discussions are not so frank and free as they can be at a conclave of legislators.
Enter Parliament relation does assumed great importance today when the world is beset with many pressing problems. The problems that are faced by one Parliament today I confront another tomorrow. It is therefore essential that the links would exist between various Parliament of the world. This link is maintained by India through the exchange of delegation, goodwill missions, correspondence, Documents etc with foreign parliaments through the machinery of Indian Parliamentary group that acts both as the national group of inter-Parliamentary union and also as the Indian branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
Composition of the group
Indian Parliamentary group is an autonomous body. It was formed in year 1949 in pursuance of a motion adopted by the constituent assembly.
The membership of Indian Parliamentary group is open to all members of Parliament. The former members of Parliament can also become associate member of the group. But, the associate members are entitled to limited rights only. They are not entitled to representation at meetings and conferences of Indian Parliamentary union and Commonwealth ParliamentaryAssociation. They are also not entitled to travel concession provided to members by certain branches of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the ex-officio President of the group. The deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha and the deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha are the ex-officio your vice president of the group. The secretary general of Lok Sabha act as the ex officio secretary general of the group.
Objectives of the group
The aim and object of the group are mentioned below:
1. To promote personal contacts between members of the Parliament of India..
2. Study study questions of public importance that are likely to come up before the Parliament; arrange seminars, discussions and orientation courses; and bring out publications for the dissemination of information to the members of group.
3. To arrange lectures on political, defence, economical, social and educational problems by the members of Parliament and distinguished person.
4. To arrange visas to foreign countries with a view to develop contacts with members of other Parliament.
Functions of the group
The various functions performed and activities undertaken by the groups are as follows;
1. The group acts as a link between the Parliament of India and the various parliaments of the world. This link is maintained through exchange of delegation, goodwill missions, respondents, documents, etc with foreign parliaments.
2. The group functions as the national group of the IPU or and Main branch of CPA in India.
3. Address to the members of the Parliament by visiting head of state and government of foreign countries and talk by eminent persons are arranged under the auspices of the group.
4. Seminars and symposia on Parliamentary subject of topical interest are organised we were declared at national as well as international level.
5. Members of the group, when visiting abroad, our letters of introduction to the secretaries of national groups of the Indian Parliamentary union and secretaries of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association branches. The Indian mission in the countries of visit also suitably informed so as to enable them to get assistance and usual courtesies.
6. Only those member of the Parliament who are the member of the group of at least six month standing at the time of the composition of the delegation, may be included in the Indian Parliament to delegation to foreign countries.
7. An uninterrupted flow of information to members regarding the activities of the group is maintained through the Indian Parliamentary group newsletter brought out every quarter. It is sent regularly to all the members of group, including associate members.
8. As per decision of the group and award of outstanding parliamentarian was instituted in the year 1995 to be given annually. A committee of five person, constituted by the Speaker of Lok Sabha, invites and finalises the nomination of the award.
9. To encourage bilateral relations, a group constitutes Parliamentary friendship groups with other countries in the Parliament. The aims and objectivists of the friendship group to maintain political, social and cultural contacts between the two countries and to assist in the exchange of information and experiences on issues relating to Parliamentary activities.