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Context
Recently, Om Birla reconstituted the Committee on Empowerment of Women for the year 2026–27 and appointed senior parliamentarian Daggubati Purandeswari as its Chairperson.
About the Committee
The Committee on Empowerment of Women is a Joint Parliamentary Standing Committee consisting of members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. It was first constituted on 29 April 1997 during the 11th Lok Sabha following parliamentary resolutions adopted in 1996 to improve the condition of women in India.
The committee works beyond party politics to review government policies, laws, and welfare schemes related to women’s rights, dignity, safety, and gender equality.
Structure and Constitutional Basis
The committee has 30 members:
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Om Birla reconstitutes Committee on Empowerment of Women with Daggubati Purandeswari as chair. Focuses on POSH Act implementation, women in gig economy, and gender-sensitive governance for 2026–27.
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