Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated Speaker's Research Initiative (SRI) in Parliament House Annexe so that the parliamentarians get expert advise from domain experts to develop a better perspective on issues and subjects under consideration of Parliament. <br/><br/>Praising Congress MP Shashi Tharoor for a recent speech at the Oxford University, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of effective arguments in a debate. Mr Modi lauded the effort of Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan. The programme will be an interactive platform where the MPs will interact with the experts. <br/><br/>Speaking on the occasion, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said this would be an interactive process where the Members will also give their feedback and their valuable suggestions. <br/><br/>Ms Mahajan said the SRI would have three facets- expert led presentation of factual details on specific issues as may be requested by Parliamentarians, Speaker's internship programme and Speaker's fellowship programme.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated Speaker's Research Initiative (SRI) in Parliament House Annexe so that the parliamentarians get expert advise from domain experts to develop a better perspective on issues and subjects under consideration of Parliament.<br/><br/>The programme will be an interactive platform where the MPs will interact with the experts. Mr Modi lauded the effort of Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan .<br/><br/>Speaking on the occasion, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said this would be an interactive process where the Members will also give their feedback and their valuable suggestions.<br/>Ms Mahajan said the SRI would have three facets- expert led presentation of factual details on specific issues as may be requested by Parliamentarians, Speaker's internship programme and Speaker's fellowship programme.