Meghalaya Guv attends valedictory function of 20th annual CPA conference

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 30, 2023

Governor, Phagu Chauhan today attended the valedictory function of the 20^th Annual CPA conference, India Region, Zone-III held at the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Shillong.

Addressing the function as Chief Guest, Meghalaya Governor said that the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is one of the oldest established organizations in the Commonwealth founded way back in 1911 with an aim to promote knowledge of the constitutional, legislative, economic, social and cultural aspects of parliamentary democracy with particular reference to the countries of the Commonwealth.

The Governor said that the agendas of the two days conference viz; Natural Disaster and Strategies for Management with special reference to the North East and Regional Connectivity to bring North East region at par with mainland India, is highly pertinent to the region.

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The North-East region is prone to floods, landslides, earthquakes, which have a severe impact on the lives and property of the people, which are setbacks to the developmental process of the region. Poor connectivity in terms of road networks, railways, airports, mobile networks coverage etc., are stumbling blocks that hinders the growth and progress of the north eastern states, he added.

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He hoped that the deliberation of the two days Annual Conference will generate new ideas and perspectives resulting in important policy formulation that is vital for achieving holistic development of the region and propel it to new heights.Chairman, CPA and Speaker of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Pasang D. Sona, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Speaker,  Thomas A. Sangma and Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker,  Timothy D. Shira was also present at the valedictory function.