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About Clra

A non-partisan organisation dedicated to strengthening India's legislative institutions through research, capacity building, and cross-party advocacy.

Our Story

An Initiative to Strengthen Legislatures

CLRA is a national-level organisation dedicated to strengthening governance institutions to promote transparent, accountable, and participatory democracy. It began its work in 2004 by engaging Members of Parliament and key government officials and was registered as a Trust. Over the years, CLRA has built a strong reputation for its expertise in legislative advocacy, public affairs, and institutional support for parliamentarians.

The Trust comprises seven Trustees. A Board of Trustees (BoT), consisting of five members, serves as the Executive Committee in which the Trust’s responsibilities are vested. The BoT appoints the Executive Director, who leads CLRA’s executive functions. Mr. Vinod Bhanu is the founding Executive Director of CLRA.

20+Years of Advocacy
100+Publications
4Active Forums

CLRA Timeline

2004

CLRA founded to strengthen legislative capacity in India

2006

Indian Medical Parliamentarians Forum (IMPF) established

2008

Parliamentarians Group for MDGs (PG-MDGs) formed

2010

WASH Legislative Forum initiated

2012

Parliamentarians' Group for Children (PGC) launched with UNICEF India

2015

LG-SDGs formed as successor to PG-MDGs, aligned with 2030 Agenda

2020

Virtual seminar series launched during COVID-19

2024

All four forums active with renewed legislative mandates

What Drives Us

Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

A well-functioning democracy where all elected representatives are equipped with the knowledge and tools to serve their constituents effectively and uphold constitutional values.

Mission

To strengthen India's democratic institutions through evidence-based legislative research, non-partisan advocacy, and capacity-building programmes for elected representatives at all levels.

Values

Non-partisanship, evidence-based advocacy, transparency, inclusiveness, and a commitment to India's constitutional democracy and the rights of all citizens.

Transparency

Annual Reports

Download CLRA's Annual Reports to understand the scope of our work, programme outcomes, and financial summary.

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Registered Trust

CLRA operates as a registered Trust under Indian Trust Act, ensuring independence from political influence and accountability to our mission.

Compliance

Registration & Compliance

CLRA is a registered trust. Our registration and tax documents are available to view and download.

Partnerships

Partner Organisations

CLRA works with leading national and international organisations to deliver its legislative support programmes.

UNICEF India

Partner for the Parliamentarians' Group for Children (PGC)

Lok Sabha Secretariat

Parliamentary research and information support coordination

Rajya Sabha Secretariat

Policy research access and committee work engagement

WaterAid India

Collaboration on WASH Legislative Forum advocacy

Work with CLRA

Whether you are a legislator, researcher, civil society organisation, or student — we would love to collaborate.

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