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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate a two-day national conference of Estimates Committees in Mumbai. The event focuses on improving budget monitoring and government spending efficiency. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other state leaders will participate in discussions. The conference marks the 75th anniversary of Parliament's Estimates Committee with special commemorations.

Key Points: Om Birla Inaugurates National Estimates Committees Meet in Mumbai

  • Om Birla inaugurates national meet on budget oversight
  • Maharashtra CM Fadnavis and Deputy CMs to speak
  • Conference examines government spending efficiency
  • Governor Radhakrishnan to deliver valedictory address
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LS Speaker to inaugurate national meet of Estimates Committees, release 75th anniversary souvenir

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla opens two-day conference on budget monitoring, releases 75th anniversary souvenir with Maharashtra leaders.

"The Estimates Committee ensures efficiency in administration by reviewing budget allocations and expenditures – State Legislature Release"

Mumbai, June 23

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the two-day national conference of Estimates Committees of Parliament and State/UT Legislative Bodies, here on Monday. He will also release the 75th Anniversary Souvenir of the Estimates Committee of Parliament.

During the two-day conference, Chairpersons and Members of Estimates Committees of Parliament of India and State / UT Legislative Bodies will brainstorm on the ‘Role of Estimates Committee in effective Monitoring and Review of Budget Estimates for ensuring Efficiency and economy in Administration.

The Estimates Committee examines the estimates included in the budget presented to Parliament and the state legislatures. It is also responsible for examining the budgetary allocations made to various government ministries and departments, as well as their actual expenditure and performance.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, Chairman Maharashtra Legislative Council Prof Ram Shankar Shinde, Speaker Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Rahul Narwekar, and Chairperson of Committee on Estimates, Parliament of India, Dr Sanjay Jaiswal are scheduled to address the inaugural session, said the state legislature release.

Chairperson of Committee on Estimates, Maharashtra Legislature, Arjun Panditrao Khotkar, will deliver the welcome address and Deputy Chairperson, Maharashtra Legislative Council, Dr Neelam Gorhe, will deliver the vote of thanks during the inaugural session. Chairpersons and Members of Estimates Committees of Parliament of India and State / UT Legislative Bodies; Members of Maharashtra Legislature and other Dignitaries will attend the Session.

Governor, Maharashtra, C.P. Radhakrishnan, will deliver the valedictory address on the concluding day on Tuesday.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha Harivansh, Chairperson, Committee on Estimates, Parliament of India, Sanjay Jaiswal, and Leader of Opposition of Maharashtra Legislative Council, Ambadas Danve, are scheduled to address the valedictory session.

Deputy Speaker, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Anna Dadu Bansode, will deliver the vote of thanks on the concluding day of the conference.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
This is a significant event for our parliamentary democracy. The Estimates Committee plays a crucial role in keeping government spending in check. Hope they discuss concrete measures to reduce wasteful expenditure - our tax money should be used more efficiently! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Good to see Maharashtra hosting such an important national conference. But I hope they don't just talk - we need action! So many projects get delayed due to poor budget management. The souvenir release is nice, but accountability matters more than anniversary celebrations.
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Amit S.
The Estimates Committee is like the nation's financial watchdog. With so many state representatives attending, this could lead to better coordination between center and states on budget implementation. Fingers crossed for productive discussions! 🤞
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Sunita R.
While this conference is important, I wish they would make these discussions more transparent to the public. Budget monitoring affects all citizens - maybe live-streaming such events would help people understand how their money is being managed.
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Vikram J.
75 years is a milestone! But let's not just pat ourselves on the back. There's room for improvement - many states still don't utilize their budgets effectively. Hope they discuss practical solutions rather than just ceremonial speeches.
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Neha P.
Nice to see women leaders like Dr Neelam Gorhe playing key roles in this conference. Budget monitoring needs diverse perspectives. Maybe they should include more civil society representatives too - after all, it's public money they're overseeing!

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