diff --git a/parl/__init__.py b/parl/__init__.py
index c17f8cd48..618ebe05d 100644
--- a/parl/__init__.py
+++ b/parl/__init__.py
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-__version__ = "1.1.3"
+__version__ = "1.2"
 """
 generates new PARL python API
 """