On Saturday, the Lok Sabha Speaker announced the formation of six new parliamentary committees for the 2024-25 term. This restructuring includes the appointment of chairpersons for each committee, aimed at enhancing parliamentary oversight and effectiveness.
Ganesh Singh, a BJP MP from Satna, Madhya Pradesh, has been appointed as the chairperson of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes.
Established in 2012, this committee reviews the welfare measures for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and considers reports from the National Commission for Backward Classes.
The new appointments also include Dr. Faggan Singh Kulaste, a BJP MP from Mandla, who will chair the Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
This committee is tasked with overseeing welfare initiatives and assessing the implementation of policies for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Baijayant Panda, a BJP MP from Kendrapara in Odisha, will lead the Committee on Public Undertakings. This committee plays a crucial role in reviewing the performance and financial reports of public sector undertakings (PSUs), ensuring their operations are transparent and beneficial to the economy and citizens.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), a vital body that scrutinises government expenditure and appropriations, will be chaired by senior Congress MP KC Venugopal.
The PAC reviews the accounts of various government departments, including railways, defence, and civil ministries, based on reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal, a BJP MP, has been appointed as the chairperson of the Committee on Estimates. This committee examines budget estimates for each administrative department, offering recommendations for improving efficiency and administrative reforms.
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