Overview The 22nd Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-III is scheduled to be inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla on 10 November 2025 in Kohima, Nagaland . The conference will focus on the role of legislatures in driving policy, progress, and positive change for the people, particularly within the context of the Northeastern region of India. Key Participants Shri Om Birla , Lok Sabha Speaker Dr. Neiphiu Rio , Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri Harivansh , Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha Shri Sharingain Longkumer , Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly and Chairman, CPA India Region Zone-III Shri Thomas A. Sangma , Speaker, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly and Vice Chairman, CPA India Region Zone-III Shri S. Toiho Yeptho , Deputy Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly Conference Details Dates: 10–11 November 2025 Location: Kohima, Nagaland Theme: “Policy, Progress & People: Legislatures as Catalysts of Change” Participants: Presiding Officers, MPs, and MLAs from the 8 states of the Northeastern region (Zone III of CPA India Region) Sub-Themes Role of Legislatures in Achieving Viksit Bharat: Discussing the contributions of state legislatures in realizing the vision of a developed India. Climate Change – In the Light of Recent Cloudbursts and Landslides in Parts of the Northeast Region: Addressing the challenges posed by climate change, particularly the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the Northeast. Key Discussion Points The conference will address critical issues related to regional cooperation, parliamentary best practices, and specific challenges faced by the Northeast region. Key areas of focus include: Infrastructure development Implementation of the Act East Policy Inclusion of the Northeast Region in the India-ASEAN Vision for Trade and Cooperation Acceleration of infrastructure projects Enhancement of trading outposts Promotion of cultural exchanges Improvement of parliamentary processes through technology, such as the National eVidhan Application (NeVA) Closing Ceremony Address: Shri Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha Vote of Thanks: Shri Thomas A. Sangma, Speaker, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly and Vice Chairman, CPA India Region Zone-III, and Shri S. Toiho Yeptho, Deputy Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly Additional Activities A Tree Plantation Drive will be organized to commemorate the Conference. UPSC Relevance This conference is relevant for UPSC aspirants as it covers topics related to governance, regional development, and environmental issues, particularly concerning the Northeast region. The discussions on the role of legislatures, infrastructure development, and climate change align with the UPSC syllabus. Syllabus Mapping GS Paper II: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. GS Paper III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Disaster Management. Potential Questions Discuss the role of state legislatures in promoting sustainable development in the Northeast region. Analyze the challenges and opportunities for infrastructure development in the Northeast, with reference to the Act East Policy. Evaluate the impact of climate change on the Northeast and suggest policy measures for mitigation and adaptation.