Om Birla Restructures Key Parliamentary Committees for 2026-27
Om Birla rejigs 4 House panels for 2026-27; most chiefs stay on
The Economic Times
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted three financial committees and one department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee for the 2026-27 financial year. Key positions remain unchanged, with Faggan Singh Kulaste, KC Venugopal, and others retaining their roles as chairpersons.
- 01Four parliamentary committees reconstituted for the 2026-27 financial year.
- 02Faggan Singh Kulaste reappointed as chairperson of the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- 03KC Venugopal continues as chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee.
- 04Committees will serve from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
- 05Public Accounts Committee ensures legal spending of government funds.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has restructured four important parliamentary committees for the 2026-27 financial year, effective from May 1, 2026, until April 30, 2027. Faggan Singh Kulaste (Bharatiya Janata Party) retains his position as chairperson of the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Other notable reappointments include KC Venugopal (Indian National Congress) as chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee and BJP MPs Baijayant Jay Panda and Sanjay Jaiswal leading the Committee on Public Undertakings and the Committee on Estimates, respectively. The Public Accounts Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring that government expenditures are legally justified and appropriately allocated, examining any excess spending beyond approved amounts and making necessary recommendations.
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The reconstitution of these committees ensures continued oversight and accountability in government spending, which affects public trust in financial governance.
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