Shillong, Aug 13: In a landmark event for global legislative dialogue and cooperation legislators from Meghalaya joined a delegation of 50 Indian legislators, including MLCs and speakers of state legislatures from across the country, and attended the National Conference of State Legislatures'(NCSL) Legislative Summit in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
The legislators from Meghalaya who attended by Conference included Soil and Water Conservation Minister, Marcuise N. Marak; Meghalaya Speaker, Thomas A. Sangma; Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister, Alexander Laloo Hek; and MLAs Charles Pyngrope, Dr. Mohammed Mizanur Rahman Kazi, Rupert Momin, and Wailadmiki Shylla.
The visit was a part of the collaboration between the National Legislators’ Conference (NLC) Bharat, an initiative by Rahul V. Karad and NCSL.
The NCSL Legislative Summit 2024 featured prominent Indian legislators who made significant contributions to global legislative discussions. Notable attendees included AN Shamseer (Speaker of Kerala), UT Khader Fareed (Speaker of Karnataka), Kultar Singh Sandhwan (Speaker of Punjab), and Rudrappa Manappa Lamani (Deputy Speaker of Karnataka).
They were joined by other notable figures, such as Dr. Sukhato Akhavi Sema from Nagaland and Vivek Gupta from West Bengal.
“I was thrilled to attend this remarkable conference in the USA, which brought together MLAs, MLCs, and Speakers from across India. The platform created by Rahul Karad has been instrumental in expanding our understanding of global legislative practices. This summit has provided us with valuable insights into innovative approaches and solutions in governance. By bringing together legislators from various regions and backgrounds, it has fostered a spirit of collaboration that is crucial for addressing our environmental and legislative challenges. I am excited to apply these learnings to advance sustainable practices and effective governance in Meghalaya,” Marcuse N. Marak said.
One of the highlights of the summit was the delegation’s visit to the Kentucky State Capitol Building, where they gained valuable insights into the legislative structures and processes of various U.S. states. This experience enriched their understanding of governance and legislative practices, fostering a deeper appreciation for the diversity of political systems.
The NCSL Legislative Summit 2024 hosted a series of insightful sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. A session titled “The Future of Education: Creating a Vision for Excellence” involved discussions around policies and practices that support future-ready students and schools. Highlighting the importance of the latest technologies, the session on “AI 101: Understanding the Opportunities and Challenges” helped participants gain a foundational understanding of this technology, its current applications, and the approaches states are taking to balance the opportunities and challenges AI presents.
Another session, themed “Building an AI-Ready Workforce,” featured experts discussing efforts to create career pathways for every student and promote quality non-degree credentials that lead to the jobs of tomorrow. In the session “Communicating for Voter Confidence,” participants shared stories and strategies on effectively communicating accurate information about what happens before, during, and after elections. Additionally, the session on “Cybersecurity: Expensive but Necessary” addressed the high risk of cyberattacks facing governments and schools, and the growing costs of preventing, insuring against, and recovering from them.
Rahul V. Karad, Executive President, MIT-WPU, said, “The NCSL Legislative Summit 2024 represents a pivotal moment in our journey to strengthen global legislative ties. Our participation in this summit has not only enriched our understanding of diverse governance practices but also reaffirmed our commitment to enhancing democratic institutions in India.”
The NCSL Legislative Summit 2024 also featured distinguished delegates, including Dr. Aditi R. Karad, Dr. Ashok Joshi, Ashim Patil, Vinod Subramanian, Laxman Badime, Prof. Gautam Bapat, Dinkar Kharat, and Subhash Jayswal.
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