The Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG) plays a significant role in fostering parliamentary connections and facilitating the exchange of ideas among Indian parliamentarians. Established in 1949, the IPG has a rich history and several key objectives and functions that contribute to its effectiveness. This article delves into the IPG’s history, objectives, and functions, providing a comprehensive overview.
The full form of IPG is Indian Parliamentary Group. It is an autonomous body established in 1949 to facilitate parliamentary cooperation and foster relationships among Indian MPs. The IPG supports MPs by organizing conferences, providing publications, and arranging international engagements to enhance their legislative knowledge and global connections.
The Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG) was established in 1949 as an autonomous body following a motion adopted by the Constituent Assembly on August 16, 1948. This establishment marked the beginning of a structured approach to enhancing parliamentary cooperation in India. Since its inception, membership has been open to all Members of Parliament (MPs), who can become associate members with limited rights. These associate members do not have representation rights at IPU and CPA meetings and do not receive travel benefits provided by some CPA chapters. The IPG’s leadership includes the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as its ex-officio President, the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha as ex-officio Vice-presidents, and the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha as the ex-officio Secretary-General of the group.
The IPG has several key objectives aimed at enhancing parliamentary functioning and cooperation:
The IPG performs several essential functions to support its objectives:
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