India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The first Conference of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, Zone - VII which was inaugurated yesterday by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla concluded today with the valedictory address of Governor, Goa, Shri P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju.

On the occasion, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla emphasized the need to further enhance women's participation in the legislative process. He noted that Indian women are excelling across diverse sectors-including business, education, and science-and their representation in policymaking and lawmaking should grow in proportion to their contributions. Referring to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Shri Birla observed that greater...