The upcoming conference will discuss the evolving role of Public Accounts Committees in ensuring legislative oversight, transparency, and financial discipline.
On November 3, 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla will inaugurate a two-day Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees (PACs) of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures. The conference will take place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
The inaugural session will be attended by the Chief Minister of Keralam, Shri V. D. Satheesan; Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh; Speaker, Keralam Legislative Assembly, Shri Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan; and Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee of the Keralam Legislative Assembly, Shri K. N. Balagopal, who will also address the gathering.
Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee of Parliament, Shri K. C. Venugopal, will deliver the Welcome Address, while Deputy Speaker, Keralam Legislative Assembly, Smt. Shanimol Usman, will propose the Vote of Thanks.
Participants include Chairpersons and Members of Public Accounts Committees of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures, as well as other distinguished dignitaries. The conference's theme is ‘Audit, Accountability and Good Governance – The Evolving Role of the PAC’.
The conference aims to provide a platform for sharing experiences, exchanging best practices, and exploring ways to strengthen the role of Public Accounts Committees in ensuring legislative oversight of public expenditure and promoting transparency, accountability, and financial discipline in governance.
As key parliamentary institutions responsible for examining public expenditure and ensuring adherence to legislative intent, Public Accounts Committees play a crucial role in upholding the principles of accountability and responsible governance. The conference is expected to foster constructive dialogue on emerging challenges in public financial management, the evolving audit landscape, and the need to further enhance the effectiveness of legislative scrutiny.
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