IEP Chandigarh, November 8

National Legislators’ Conference (NLC) is being jointly organised by the legislative bodies, non-governmental institutions and civil society with active support of the MIT School of Government, Pune in Mumbai from June 16 to 18 next year. Around 4,000 legislators representing various political parties from across the country are expected to attend it.

NIC  is also seeking support from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UNESCO. NLC is a democracy carnival aimed at propagating the ethos of India’s democracy in the world through leadership transformation, good governance and peace-building.

It aims at creation of a cohesive ecosystem among leaders of all ideologies for the common cause of development, instilling the spirit of nationhood, encouraging clean leadership for enhancing good governance, and creating a model to be reckoned with globally.

Meanwhile addressing a round table discussion to lay the framework for NLC on Tuesday, former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil said that the aim of the NLC is to train the elected representatives and make them aware their duties and responsibilities.  It is a unique and first-of-its kind initiative to develop a multi-partisan forum which will go a long way to make our Democracy more vibrant, stronger and healthie, he informed.

Former Lok Sabha Speakers Sumitra Mahajan and Meira Kumar also addressed the round table which was also attended by assembly speakers of over a dozen states , former Secretary Generals of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and several senior bureaucrats who shared their expertise towards nation-building and good governance. 

Meira Kumar said,” Indian system of parliamentary democracy is revered and honoured across the world. It is an outcome of our long struggle for Independence. People elect their MPs and MLAs and that is why the importance of our Parliament and State Assemblies is supreme. We all need to ensure that the rights and privileges that our constitution has given to our people are being safeguarded; it is our duty as elected representatives. Keeping these aspects in mind, the upcoming NLC holds a great significance as will lay the path for development and strengthening of our democratic values.” 

IEP Chandigarh

Governor of Punjab-cum-Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit, today launched the Vision document Future Ready Chandigarh 2030 & beyond. The document drafted and finalised in consultation with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reflects the Chandigarh Administration’s commitment to be the country’s most sustainable city by 2030, promoting solutions that work for the people and the planet.
 
The vision document was released in the presence of Mr. Dharam Pal, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, Mr. J. M. Balamurugan, IAS, Principal Secretary to Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, Mr. Praveer Ranjan, IPS, Director General of Police, Mr. Nitin Kumar Yadav, IAS, Home Secretary, Dr. Vijay Namdeorao Zade, IAS, Finance Secretary, Mr. Debendra Dalai, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests, Mr. Yashpal Garg, IAS, Secretary Health, Ms. Hargunjit Kaur, IAS, Special Secretary Finance and other officers of Chandigarh Administration, and Mr. Vikas Verma, Regional Head-North Region, UNDP India, at Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh.
 
Speaking at the event, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit thanked UNDP for its collaboration with Chandigarh Administration in preparing this vision document. He asked the Administration to plan all future interventions based on the Vision document.
 
On this occasion, Ms. Shoko Noda, Resident Representative, UNDP India, shared a message congratulating Chandigarh Administration and praising the leadership of Honourable Governor. Responding to the message, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit said, “We hope to have your continued association during the implementation of the vision document also. I appreciate your commitment and support.”
 
In line with future needs, the Vision document articulates that Chandigarh will be a ‘City forever Beautiful’ because it is a ‘City that Cares’ in every facet of urban living. While proposing the solutions, the document also considers the fast-changing threats the world is facing, including pandemics, climate change, environmental disasters, and its potential impact on the city’s development.
 
The document covers Vision statements and short & long-term action points under five thematic areas:
 
• Urban infrastructure & Planning; Transport & Mobility
• Environment, Climate Action & Eco Tourism
• Education, Skill Development (including Sports), Employment, Economic Ability
• Health, Nutrition & Well Being
• Social Protection & Safety

 IEP Chandigarh, November 7

To review the preparations being made for the G-20 Summit, a meeting of the Sub-Cabinet Committee under the Chairmanship of Local Government was held today on Monday at the Municipal Bhawan, Chandigarh. The members of Cabinet sub committee Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Harjot Singh Bains and Harbhajan Singh were also present in the meeting.Giving information in this regard,  Local Government  Minister, Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that the G-20 summit is going to be held in the holy city of Amritsar in March 2023 possibly on 15 to 17 March 2023.  The Presidents and Prime Ministers of G-20 countries and other international delegates will participate in this summit. He said that it is a matter of great pride that this international level event is going to be held in the state of Punjab.Cabinet Minister Dr.Nijjar further informed that approximately Rs. 100 crores will be spent on development works for the beautification of the city of Amritsar for the G-20 summit.  The extensive arrangements will be made for the success of this global event. The local government minister disclosed that with this international event, the state will emerge on the global tourism map, it would also give boost to the investment in the state.On this occasion, he gave the details of the works to be done to strengthen the beauty and basic infrastructure of the city and said that whatever work will be done will be not only for the program, but will be strong and sustainable works according to the needs of the city residents. He said that the works to be done include repairing roads, street lights, making green belts, painting the Golden Gate, improving solid waste management, signage boards, and electricity.  Includes traffic light works.The Cabinet Sub committee has directed the concerned officers present in the meeting to ensure that every development work to be done at Amritsar is completed within the stipulated time.