Uttarakhand Assembly Among Least Active in India: Report
The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly has been among the least active in India, with a new report highlighting its low frequency and date of sessions. The SDC Foundation, led by Anoop Nautiyal, has raised concerns about the Assembly's performance, which has significantly trailed national averages.
In 2024, the Uttarakhand Assembly convened for only 10 days, well below the national average of 20 days. This is part of a broader trend; between 2017 and 2024, Uttarakhand's Assembly sat for an average of just 12 days annually, compared to Kerala's 44-day average or Odisha's 40 days. The total sitting duration in Uttarakhand in 2024 was 60 hours, placing it 22nd out of 28 states analyzed in terms of legislative activity.
Nautiyal emphasized the Assembly's crucial role in legislative work, passing laws, and debating policy matters of public interest. He expressed concern that the low session frequency and duration hinder these responsibilities. The SDC Foundation's report, 'Comparative Performance of Uttarakhand Assembly: Gaps and Challenges,' is based on annual reports from PRS Legislative Research.
Nautiyal concluded that Uttarakhand must shift its focus from a 'state of celebration' to a 'state of accountability and action.' He also questioned the government's decision to hold the upcoming special session in Dehradun instead of Gairsain, suggesting it may not align with the goal of increased legislative activity.
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