Discuss the role of the Departmentally Related Standing Committees in strengthening parliamentary democracy in India.

Role of in Strengthening Parliamentary democracy in India [1] In-depth Examination: • A small committee can examine and report on issues raised in depth. [2] Revisionary Chamber: • A proper and intellectual analysis of bills, initiated takes place. • Committees generally function in neutral and unbiased in manner ignoring political differences. [3] Saves time and public money: • An indepth report prepared by committee saves time of parliament. • Repeat on grants many a time identify leakages, thereby using public money in better ways. [4] Long-term Vision: • Ministers many a times focus on short-term / specific goals focus on short-term plans & policies. • Committees initiated emphasis on long-term plans & policies.

[5] Greater Accountability: • Executive accountability is ensured due to reports of committees. Challenges: • Closed-door meetings • Decisions not binding • Should derive LGAC • Low attendance of members • Often government bypass & don't allow bills to committee Recent passage of bills without performing to department related committee by government has undermined their value and since they act as revisionary chamber their input must be constructively used.