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May 19, 2026

Lok Sabha Forms a 28‑Member Committee to Advance Women's Empowerment

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Kalpana Sharma— Current Affairs Editor & Content Lead

Key Highlights

  • A new parliamentary panel of 28 members has been created to monitor women‑focused legislation.
  • Senior BJP MP Dr. Daggubati Purandeswari will preside over the committee.
  • The body comprises 18 women from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha, ensuring bicameral representation.
  • Its mandate includes reviewing government schemes, policies, and implementation related to women’s welfare and development.

Detailed Insights

The Lok Sabha Speaker officially announced the establishment of the Committee on Empowerment of Women, a statutory group designed to provide systematic oversight of policies that affect women across India. By bringing together legislators from both houses, the committee seeks to bridge gaps between policy formulation and ground‑level impact.

Dr. Daggubati Purandeswari, a veteran parliamentarian and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has been designated as chairperson. Her extensive experience in public service is expected to guide the panel’s deliberations and foster inter‑party consensus on gender‑related issues.

The committee’s responsibilities encompass a comprehensive review of existing government programs, evaluation of their execution, and recommendation of corrective measures. It will also track the progress of new initiatives aimed at improving women’s health, education, economic participation, and safety.

Among the Lok Sabha representatives are prominent figures such as Hema Malini, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, and Iqra Choudhary. The Rajya Sabha delegation includes distinguished personalities like Sudha Murty, P. T. Usha, and Swati Maliwal, reflecting a blend of political, social, and cultural expertise.

Key Concepts

  • Committee on Empowerment of Women: A parliamentary panel tasked with scrutinising and guiding women‑centred policies.
  • bicameral composition: Inclusion of members from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to ensure balanced legislative perspective.
  • Policy oversight: Ongoing evaluation of governmental actions to guarantee they meet intended objectives for women’s welfare.

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