Centre for law, policy and governance
About CLPG
The Centre for Law, Policy and Governance (CLPG) works at the intersection of law, governance, and public policy.
The centre focuses on improving institutional effectiveness through research-led interventions that are legally sound, administratively viable, and practically implementable. By combining legislative procedure with substantive policy analysis, CLPG seeks to translate complex governance challenges into actionable policy and reform frameworks. Its work spans parliamentary systems, legislative processes, governance reform, institutional strengthening, and regulatory analysis.
Objectives
CLPG strengthens legislative institutions and governance systems by improving lawmaking processes, regulatory frameworks, and evidence-based policymaking.
Enhancing Legislative Effectiveness
Supporting legislators with research, briefs, and analytical inputs that enable informed debate and participation.
Advancing Evidence-Based Lawmaking
Integrating research and legal analysis into policymaking to ensure decisions are grounded in evidence.
Improving Legislative Drafting
Assisting in translating policy intent into clear, and implementable laws and regulatory frameworks.
Driving Regulatory Reform
Identifying regulatory bottlenecks and developing reform pathways that improve ease of doing business.
Aligning Policy with Implementation
Ensuring laws that reflect administrative realities, improving execution and institutional coherence.
Strengthening Governance Capacity
Building stronger and more responsive governance institutions through research and advisory engagement.
Publications
CLPG publications provide structured legislative and governance insights through policy briefs, analytical notes, governance newsletters, and research reports designed to support legislators, institutions, and policy stakeholders.
States In Motion - What’s Happening In Indian States - 16th to 30th June, 2026
States In Motion - What’s Happening In Indian States - 1st to 15th June, 2026
States In Motion - What’s Happening In Indian States - 16th to 31st May, 2026
States In Motion - What’s Happening In Indian States - 1st to 15th May, 2026
States In Motion - What’s Happening In Indian States - 16th to 30th April, 2026
Work Portfolio
CLPG’s work portfolio spans the legislative and governance lifecycle — from research and drafting support to regulatory reform and institutional advisory.
Legislative Research & Parliamentary Support
- Track bills, legislative developments, and parliamentary proceedings
- Prepare legislative briefs and background research notes
- Support legislators and committees with analytical inputs
- Enable informed debate and legislative oversight
- Provide research assistance aligned with policy priorities
Legislative Drafting & Legal Reform
- Assist in drafting model laws and legislative proposals
- Develop amendment recommendations based on research evidence
- Support regulatory framework design and legal structuring
- Provide procedural advisory for legislative processes
- Ensure legal clarity and administrative feasibility
Governance & Regulatory Reform
- Identify regulatory bottlenecks affecting governance outcomes
- Develop reform for strategies improving institutional efficiency
- Produce governance newsletters and monitoring frameworks
- Support ministries and state governments in policy implementation
- Develop sector-specific governance approach papers
Newsletters
CLPG Policy newsletters systematically monitor legislative activity, regulatory developments, and governance reforms across institutions. These newsletters convert real-time parliamentary and policy developments into accessible insights that support informed legislative engagement and governance analysis.
States in Motion
Monitoring state-level reforms, policy developments, and governance outcomes
States in Motion is a bi-monthly policy newsletter that captures major reform initiatives, policy announcements, and governance developments across Indian states and Union Territories. It offers comparative insights into evolving administrative priorities, reform trajectories, and sectoral policy shifts shaping India’s federal governance landscape.
Indian Judiciary Watch
Interpreting judicial developments and their policy implications.
Indian Judiciary Watch is a weekly newsletter covering significant judicial developments across courts in India. It provides concise summaries of landmark judgments, key cases, and emerging legal trends, translating complex judicial processes into accessible insights for policymakers, legal practitioners, and researchers.
India Governance Watch
Tracking national policy direction and administrative priorities.
India Governance Watch is a joint initiative of the CLPG and CAIG teams that monitors major policy decisions and administrative developments at the Union level. Released bi-monthly, it covers sectors such as infrastructure, economic policy, national security, foreign affairs, and social development, offering a structured view of evolving national priorities.
