NLC Bharat is the first and the largest platform for Legislators from Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad of Bharat.

Various state legislatures, respected senior bureaucrats, and members of civil society will be participating in the conference. The patrons and members of the Governing Council for NLC
Bharat include former Lok Sabha Speakers, Smt. Sumitra Mahajan, Dr. Meira Kumar, Shri Manohar Joshi, and Shri Shivraj Patil, along with the Hon. Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om
Birla. Hon. Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Phadnavis and Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Shri Rahul Narvekar among many other dignitaries will be present.

NATIONAL, 6 JUNE, 2023 (GPN): Around 2,500 MLAs and Speakers belonging to different states and political parties, including the BJP, the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), will come together on the same platform to exchange ideas and learn from each other in the three-day National Legislators Conference (NLC) Bharat in Mumbai from June 15 to 17.

Senior leaders such as former Lok Sabha Speakers Sumitra Mahajan, Meira Kumar, Dr Manohar Joshi, and Shivraj Patil; Legislative Assembly speakers such as Ramniwas Goel from Delhi, Satish Mahana (UP), Biman Banerjee (West Bengal), Kultan Singh Sandhwan (Punjab) and several others will attend the conference at Jio World Convention Centre.

Addressing the media in a joint press conference in Delhi Tuesday, former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said, “We are resolute in our stance against casteism, communalism, corruption, climate change, criminalisation, and the remnants of a colonial mindset. With a shared commitment to addressing these six critical challenges, the lawmakers, entrusted by the people, unite to fortify our nation and strive for its progress. It is of paramount importance to take proactive measures for global advancement while safeguarding our national borders.”

Mahajan said, “This conference is distinct as it serves as a platform for MLAs to convene, exchange ideas, and gain insights into challenges faced by other states, ultimately seeking solutions. The core focus lies on stress management, constituency development, and the nation’s overall progress.” Delhi Speaker Goel said 43 MLAs from Delhi Legislative Assembly have registered for the conference.

The conference will feature parallel panel discussions covering ten key themes, including technology-driven economic growth, international legislative practices, and collaborative efforts between bureaucrats and legislators for social progress.

There will be different panels, and approximately 40 legislators will attend each session. Additionally, the conference will serve as a platform for legislators from all states and union territories to share experiences, exchange knowledge on governance and social welfare, and adopt effective models for better governance.

Around 75 MLAs will showcase their constituency development practices. Non-political leaders, such as spiritual leaders and business tycoons from the country and abroad, will also participate and share their ideas at the conference.

NLC Bharat’s concept originated from the establishment of the MIT School of Government (MIT-SOG) in 2005 by Rahul V Karad, who is also the convenor of this conference.

“Under the guidance of esteemed custodians and former patrons and speakers of our Sabha, we have dedicated twelve months to meticulously organising a conference in Bharat (India) that brings together MLAs and MLCs to foster mutual learning. The conference is specifically designed to address topics such as governance, elections, and their associated challenges,” said Kharad.

Cultural and symbolic events will also be organised, such as Vidhayak Udayan, where MLAs and MLCs from across the country will bring soil and water representing their respective regions to create a symbolic garden, and ‘Ramp of Democracy’, an evening programme led by singer Usha Uthup, where MLAs and MLCs will proudly showcase traditional attire.