CoPU tables 6 Parliament reports on PSU performance, efficiency
Synopsis
India's parliamentary watchdog on public sector firms tabled six reports in a single sitting, covering everything from BSNL's Wi-Fi rollout audit to nuclear power and insurance penetration. With 21 subjects lined up for 2026–27 — including AI adoption in PSUs — CoPU is signalling that oversight of India's sprawling state enterprise ecosystem is getting sharper and faster.
Key Takeaways
CoPU , chaired by Baijayant Jay Panda , tabled 6 reports in Parliament on 6 August 2025 .
Reports cover NHPC Limited , Insurance Sector CPSUs , BSNL (25,000 Wi-Fi hotspots), REC Limited , NPCIL , and Petroleum and Natural Gas Sector CPSUs .
The Committee backed the 'Insurance for All by 2047' vision, urging digital transformation and affordable product access.
CoPU tabled 12 reports in 2024–25 and 18 reports in 2025–26 , with single-day records of 8 (2024) and 11 (2025) .
For 2026–27 , 21 subjects are identified for examination, including AI in PSUs , aviation, railways, and renewable energy.
The Committee on Public Undertakings (CoPU), chaired by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda, tabled six reports in Parliament on 6 August 2025, covering the performance of Central public sector undertakings (CPSUs) and outlining recommendations to strengthen their governance and operational efficiency.
Key Reports Tabled
The six reports span a wide range of critical sectors. They include a Comprehensive Examination Report on NHPC Limited, a Horizontal Examination Report on the Performance of Insurance Sector CPSUs, and four Action Taken Reports (ATRs). The ATRs address the audit of BSNL's rollout of 25,000 Wi-Fi hotspots, the Comprehensive Examination of REC Limited, the Comprehensive Examination of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), and the Horizontal Examination of Petroleum and Natural Gas Sector CPSUs.
Insurance Sector in Focus
Among the more consequential findings, the Committee's review of Insurance Sector CPSUs underscored the strategic need to raise insurance penetration across the country. CoPU backed the government's 'Insurance for All by 2047' vision, calling for accelerated digital transformation within the insurance ecosystem and broader access to affordable products. The goal, as framed by the Committee, is to ensure financial protection reaches every citizen — particularly those in underserved segments.
Committee's Rising Productivity
CoPU's output has grown sharply over recent sessions. It tabled 12 reports during CoPU (2024–25) and 18 reports during CoPU (2025–26). The Committee also set successive single-day records — tabling 8 reports in a single day in 2024 and 11 reports in a single day in 2025. This trajectory reflects a broader push to strengthen parliamentary oversight of public sector enterprises.
Agenda for CoPU (2026–27)
Looking ahead, the Committee has identified 21 subjects for detailed examination in CoPU (2026–27). The agenda covers sectors including aviation, railways, coal, and renewable energy investments, alongside emerging themes such as the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in PSUs. Major CPSUs slated for detailed review include ONGC Videsh Limited, NewSpace India Limited, and Cochin Shipyard Limited.
The Committee acknowledged the contributions of all its members, crediting their active participation and deliberations as central to the effective discharge of its parliamentary mandate. With a packed examination schedule ahead, CoPU's oversight role over India's public sector is set to intensify further.
Point of View
But the more telling signal is the 2026–27 agenda: 21 subjects, including AI adoption in PSUs. Parliamentary committees have historically been reactive — cataloguing failures after the fact. If CoPU moves to examine AI integration before outcomes are locked in, that would mark a genuine shift toward prospective oversight. The insurance penetration push is also worth watching: backing 'Insurance for All by 2047' is easy; whether the Committee's recommendations translate into regulatory pressure on underperforming CPSUs is the real test.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What reports did CoPU table in Parliament on 6 August 2025?
CoPU tabled six reports covering NHPC Limited, Insurance Sector CPSUs, BSNL's 25,000 Wi-Fi hotspot rollout, REC Limited, NPCIL, and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Sector. Four of the six were Action Taken Reports on previous audit findings.
Who chairs the Committee on Public Undertakings?
The Committee on Public Undertakings is currently chaired by BJP MP and Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda. The Committee oversees the performance and governance of Central public sector undertakings.
What is the 'Insurance for All by 2047' vision backed by CoPU?
It is a government objective to extend insurance coverage to every Indian citizen by 2047. CoPU's review of Insurance Sector CPSUs endorsed this goal and called for digital transformation and broader access to affordable insurance products to achieve it.
What sectors will CoPU examine in 2026–27?
For 2026–27, CoPU has identified 21 subjects including aviation, railways, coal, renewable energy investments, and AI adoption in PSUs. Major CPSUs earmarked for detailed review include ONGC Videsh Limited, NewSpace India Limited, and Cochin Shipyard Limited.
How has CoPU's productivity changed in recent years?
CoPU tabled 12 reports in 2024–25 and 18 in 2025–26. It also set single-day records of 8 reports in 2024 and 11 reports in 2025, reflecting a marked increase in the pace of parliamentary oversight.
