ParliamentaryOversight – PAC Set to Review Key Audit Findings in Wednesday Meeting
ParliamentaryOversight – Government accountability and parliamentary review remain central to discussions as the Public Accounts Committee prepares to examine observations raised in recent audit reports submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.-
The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC), led by Congress Member of Parliament K.C. Venugopal, is scheduled to meet on Wednesday at the Parliament House Annexe in New Delhi. The panel will review significant issues highlighted in recent reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), focusing on the functioning of public institutions and the implementation of government initiatives.
Audit Officials to Present Initial Briefing
According to the meeting agenda, committee members will first receive a detailed presentation from audit authorities. The briefing is expected to outline key findings contained in the latest C&AG reports and provide context for the discussions that will follow during the session.
Following the presentation, representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs will appear before the committee to provide oral evidence and answer questions related to specific matters flagged by auditors.
Focus on Medical Education in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
One of the major issues slated for examination relates to the establishment and operations of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences. The subject is based on observations included in a 2025 C&AG report that assessed the institution’s functioning and associated administrative processes.
Officials from the Home Ministry are expected to respond to concerns and clarifications sought by committee members regarding the audit findings. The discussion will help lawmakers evaluate the effectiveness of measures taken to address issues identified in the report.
Previous PAC Meeting Reviewed Skill Development Programme
The committee last met on June 4 within the Parliament complex. During that session, members examined the implementation of skill development initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
The meeting included a briefing from audit officials and testimony from representatives of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Discussions centered on a performance audit conducted by the C&AG, which assessed the effectiveness of the government’s flagship skill development programme.
In addition to reviewing audit observations, the PAC also approved draft reports prepared by its Sub-Committee II dealing with defence-related matters and Sub-Committee VI, which focuses on issues of non-compliance.
Parliamentary Panel Reviews Civil Services Examination
Separately, another parliamentary committee recently met to examine issues related to recruitment and civil services examinations. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice convened earlier this week at the Parliament House Annexe Extension building.
The committee heard presentations from senior officials of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Discussions covered vacancies in central government departments as well as the impact of the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) component in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
Concerns Raised Over CSAT Structure
The standing committee is chaired by BJP Rajya Sabha member and former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Brij Lal. Earlier this year, the panel recommended that UPSC reassess the current CSAT framework.
Members expressed concerns that the examination’s emphasis on quantitative aptitude and analytical reasoning may create challenges for candidates from rural backgrounds, non-science streams, and other underrepresented sections. Introduced in 2011, the CSAT was designed to evaluate logical reasoning, comprehension, and aptitude alongside General Studies in the preliminary stage of the civil services examination.
As parliamentary committees continue their scrutiny of public institutions and recruitment systems, the discussions are expected to contribute to policy improvements and greater administrative accountability across government departments.