The Indian Parliament plays a supreme role in the Indian political system and is a central institution in the framework of governance. Parliament nowadays has become more a multifunctional body while making policies and laws, overseeing the Executive, and representing people remain its core functions; Parliament’s role has extended to areas of conflict resolution, national integration, grievance ventilation, informational activities, etc. Against this backdrop, the test is for the Parliament to exercise its constitutionally assigned functions and capabilities to promote greater answerability, transparency and participation.

CLRA enables a positive engagement with the parliament and it seeks to support and enhance Parliament’s capacity to efficiently carry out its functions and responsibilities. This would ensure a greater and active deliberative role in policy and law-making processes, increased capability in oversight functions and more vibrant representative roles, and consequently a more responsive and pro-people system of governance.