Lack of a binding framework for pre-legislative consultations in India limits citizen engagement in the lawmaking.' Propose measures to strengthen the role of public consultation in the legislative process.

Public involvement in governance via "participatory government" involves taking suggestion, feedback and consult public for effective legislation. However, there is a lack of a binding framework for pre-legislative consultation which pose challenges: A) loss of accountability to public. B) Erosion of public trust and transparency. C) Issue of public grievance redressal. Thus, measures can be adopted to ensure greater public consultation for ensuring good governance

based on consensus and responsible government. 1) Utilisation of digital technology to gather public views on executive rules. - eg. Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 in public domain. 2) Strengthen civil society based on recommendation of S. Vijay Kumar Committee report. 3) Jam Suryai for public grievance redressal. 4) Strengthen local governance via increasing functions and funds. The spirits of nation can be alive through democratic decentralisation, not mere bureaucratisation.