Lucknow, Jan. 21 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Wednesday that a 'National Legislative Index' will be prepared to make legislatures more effective, people-oriented and accountable.

In his valedictory address at the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC), held at the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow, he also said that a minimum of 30 sittings per year should be ensured in State Legislatures so that legislatures can become an effective platform for the expression of people's aspirations.

He said the National Legislative Index which would facilitate a healthy competition among the legislatures, enhance quality of dialogue and efficiency among Legislatures across the country. He also informed that a committee has b...