News in Shorts: 23 January 2025

India to Achieve ‘One Nation, One Legislative Platform’ Mission This Year

Context: Recently, the 85th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) was held in Patna. 

Main Points from the AIPOC conferences

• One Nation, One Legislative Platform’ Mission: There is a resolution of integrating all legislative bodies by this year (2025). 

About One Nation, One Legislative Platform’ Mission

• This mission brings all legislative bodies of India—Parliament, state legislatures, and local government bodies—onto a single digital platform.
  • It uses E-Vidhan and Digital Sansad platforms to provide the proceedings of all legislatures on a single digital platform.  
• Nodal agency: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
• Aim:
  • To share legislative data and practices in real time.
  • To promote transparency, accountability, and public participation in legislative work.
• Features of the Platform:
  • Integrated Digital Platform: Combines Parliament, state legislatures, and local bodies on one platform for smooth data sharing and better coordination.
  • Use of Artificial Intelligence: Uses AI to simplify legislative work, analyze data, and help in better decision-making.
  • Real-Time Information: Provides live updates on legislative activities like debates, bills, and discussions, making the process transparent and easy to follow.
  • Paperless Legislatures: Reduces the use of paper by digitizing legislative records, supporting eco-friendly practices.
  • Public Accessibility: Makes legislative information available to the public, encouraging people to participate and ensuring accountability.

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