Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG) - Lakshmikanth Summary UPSC Notes

Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG) ✅ Rationale / Purpose of the Group M.N. Kaul and S.L. Shakdher explain why this group was formed and why it is important: 🌍 Why is IPG important? Global Connections Between Parliaments : Every country's parliament builds relations with others. This has become more important as countries are now more connected in a globalised world. Joint Efforts by Parliamentarians : MPs across the world must work together to protect democracy . They must also find common solutions to problems like climate change, war, poverty, etc. A Platform for Discussion : IPG provides a space where lawmakers from different countries can meet. It encourages free and frank discussions (unlike government-level meetings that are more formal). This leads to exchange of ideas between: Old and new parliaments Different parliamentary systems Facing Common Problems : A problem in one country today may happen in another tomorrow. So, building links between parliaments helps in sharing experiences and solutio…