Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Birla: Estimates Committees Are Guardians of Transparency
The Estimates Committee, celebrating 75 years, held a meeting.
Om Birla, a top leader, said that the committee is very important for making sure the government is open and honest.
The meeting focused on making these committees even better by using data and technology.
The goal is to help the government use money wisely and be responsible to the people.
Om Birla highlighted the crucial role of estimates committees in promoting transparency.
Birla called for strengthening the role of estimates committees further.
The conference included discussions on financial discipline and transparency.
Broad consensus was reached on data-driven evaluation for smart governance.
The conference commemorated 75 years of the Estimates Committee.
- Who
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
- What
- Om Birla emphasized the crucial role of estimates committees in promoting transparency and accountability.
- When
- The Estimates Committee Conference was held recently, commemorating its 75th anniversary.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- To promote transparency, accountability, and good governance.
Government Approach
Parliamentary Committees
Perspective on Reports
Government Approach
Should see committee reports as constructive.
Parliamentary Committees
Should use data-driven evaluation to improve governance.
- Event
- Estimates Committee Conference
- Location
- Mumbai
- Keynote Speaker
- Om Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker
- Key Message
- Committees are Guardians of Transparency
- Focus
- Financial Discipline and Transparency
- Committee Anniversary
- 75 Years
Sources
LS Speaker Om Birla inaugurates Estimates Committee platinum jubilee meet, calls for stronger fiscal oversight
Govts should take reports of parliamentary panels in constructive manner: LS Speaker Birla
Governments Should Take House Panels' Reports In Constructive Manner: Om Birla