According to the issues of the Parliament, there are 24 Department related Standing Committee (DASC). Each consists of 21 members, all from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha

Role of DRSC in improving functions of parliament: 1. Scrutinise legislations and policies 1.1. Assessment of impact, feasibility and adjustment of govt objectives 1.2. In-depth scrutinising as house meets for ~135 days/year 1.3. Bridge parliamentary divide ("" as legislative affinity... conduct of DRSC can't be asked by Anti-seperation law on injury Ex DRSC on finance & budget proposals 2. Review government expenditure - oversight the demand of grants - As only 1+2 budget is discussed in house - Scouring of audit reports to ensure accountability 3. Monitor Implementation of policies 3.1. Assessment of attainment of objectives & govt 4. Summoning Govt Officials to seek explanations, allevel documents 5. Making recommendations - (E8) Compile on health and family welfare => measures for improving health infra However, some shortcomings: 1. Limited senor GMPS => 1 year payment expertise buildup 2. Absence of MPs => poor quality parliamentary oversight

— LAVANYA GAUR · AIR 57