Lawmakers from more than 130 Indian Legislative Assemblies and Councils across 24 States and 21 Political Parties will convene at the Global National Legislators' Summit in Boston, an event organized by NLC Bharat 2025.
Indian Legislators Head to Boston for International Learning and Collaboration
Indian state legislators are set to embark on an enlightening journey to the United States, as part of the National Legislators' Conference Bharat (NLC Bharat) initiative. The goal is to expose these legislators to global democratic practices and foster collaboration among global democracies [1][4].
The highlight of this international visit is the participation of over 130 Indian Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) and Members of Legislative Councils (MLCs) from 24 states and 21 political parties, at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Summit in Boston, Massachusetts [1][4].
Dr. Rahul Karad, the Founder of NLC Bharat, views this visit as a demonstration of India's democratic strength and unity in diversity. He emphasized that the goal of this visit is to build meaningful bridges across democracies, learn from each other, and kindle conversations that strengthen governance [2].
Through this structured engagement model, NLC Bharat aims to build a stronger, more informed, and globally connected legislative ecosystem. The ultimate objective is to enhance India's democratic credentials and position Bharat as a leader in democratic innovation on the global stage [1].
The itinerary for the Boston delegation includes academic orientation programs on U.S. legislative systems, visits to local institutions and state assemblies, and meetings with Indian-origin leaders across politics, academia, and industry [3].
The NCSL Summit will bring together over 2,000 U.S. legislators, more than 7,000 legislators from around the world, and legislators from Bharat for sessions on AI in governance, digital democracy, cybersecurity, voter confidence, and policy innovation [1].
This initiative is part of a larger vision to create a series of international exposure programs for Indian legislators, with future visits planned for countries across Asia, Europe, and the Americas [4]. The aim is to foster meaningful dialogue between the world's two largest democracies and deepen ties with the Indian diaspora.
The NLC Bharat initiative builds on the success of its inaugural conference in Mumbai in 2023 and the previous Indian legislative delegation visit to the 2024 Louisville Legislative Summit [1][4]. The initiative seeks to develop a non-partisan platform where legislators from across India can engage with international peers, policymakers, and governance experts to exchange ideas on governance innovation, policy-making, and public welfare [1][4].
In summary, NLC Bharat facilitates the international exposure of Indian state legislators to global democratic practices through their participation at the NCSL Summit in Boston, aiming to strengthen legislative capabilities and promote India as a global democracy leader [1][4].
- During their visit to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Summit in Boston, Indian legislators will participate in sessions on policy innovation, discussing topics such as AI in governance and cybersecurity.
- The goal of the National Legislators' Conference Bharat (NLC Bharat) initiative is not only to expose Indian legislators to global democratic practices but also to foster dialogue between the world's two largest democracies and deepen ties with the Indian diaspora.
- Through international exposure programs like the NLC Bharat initiative, there is an intent to build a stronger, globally connected legislative ecosystem that focuses on digital democracy and voter confidence while driving innovation in policy-making and governance.
