Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU)

Key Highlights from Om Birla’s Address

• Advocating for Multilateralism: India has always been a strong proponent of multilateralism and asserted that dialogue and cooperation amongst parliaments in the field of science, technology and innovation is vital for common good.
• India’s Technological Progress: Birla highlighted India’s use of technology to improve public service delivery, governance and accountability, stressing India’s commitment to responsible technological progress for global benefit.
• Parliament’s Role in Sustainability and Technology: India’s Parliament has discussed climate change and SDGs extensively, passing key bills like the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill and Energy Protection Bill, underscoring its commitment to tech regulation, privacy, and sustainability.
• Technological Integration in Parliament: India’s Parliament has adopted technology, using the Digital Parliament Application for greater efficiency through IT and AI, making it a paperless institution.

About Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU)

• It is an international organization of national parliaments that promotes parliamentary dialogue, diplomacy and cooperation among nations.
• Founded: In 1889 (Paris), it was the world’s first permanent forum for political multilateral negotiations.
• The IPU’s work includes:
  • Promoting peace, democracy, and sustainable development
  • Establishing cooperation between parliamentarians on issues of common concern
  • Facilitating parliamentary diplomacy
• Membership: It has 180 members and 15 associate members.
• Main political body: IPU’s main political body is the Assembly, which is held twice a year. At the Assembly, MPs from around the world can:
  • Exchange good practice
  • Adopt parliamentary resolutions on global issues

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