The Review Committee on Committees constituted by the Lok Sabha convened its second meeting on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, at the Constitution Club of Rajasthan in Jaipur, bringing together Speakers from seven state legislative assemblies to deliberate on strengthening parliamentary oversight mechanisms. The inaugural session of the committee had previously been held in Bhopal.

Key Participants and Committee Composition

The committee is chaired by Narendra Singh Tomar, with members including Satish Mahana, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Surama Padhy, and Mingma Norbu Sherpa. Speakers from the legislative assemblies of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and West Bengal form the core of the panel. Delegates from Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim travelled to Jaipur to attend the meeting. Principal Secretary of the Rajasthan Assembly, Bharat Bhushan Sharma, received the visiting dignitaries at the airport and at the Constitution Club on Monday.

Agenda: Empowering Legislative Committees

Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani stated on Monday that the high-level committee aims to enhance the effectiveness and functioning of legislative committees across the country. The meeting focuses on reviewing the existing committee system of legislative bodies and identifying ways to strengthen their role in governance and oversight. This is part of a broader national effort to make state legislatures more accountable and efficient in their supervisory functions.

Rajasthan's Digital Legislature on Display

Speaker Devnani noted that the visiting Speakers will be given a tour of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, which operates as a fully digitised, paperless House. Each Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is equipped with a tablet for accessing proceedings digitally — a model that could inform reforms in other state assemblies. Delegates will also visit the Assembly Museum, which showcases Rajasthan's political and cultural history through digital exhibits, including the Constitution Gallery and the Vande Mataram Gallery.

Cultural Programme and Chief Minister's Presence

A cultural programme and banquet is scheduled to follow the meeting, to be attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Guests will experience Rajasthan's traditional cuisine and folk performances. A visit to the Khatu Shyam Temple has also been arranged for the visiting Speakers. Notably, committee chair Narendra Singh Tomar had earlier offered prayers at the Salasar Balaji Temple and the Khatu Shyam Temple during his visit to the region.

What This Meeting Signals

The convening of this inter-state review body reflects growing recognition within India's parliamentary system that legislative committees — often the workhorses of effective oversight — need structural reinforcement. With the committee now having met in two major cities and drawing participation from seven states, its recommendations are expected to carry significant weight in shaping future legislative reforms at the state level. The next steps, including any formal recommendations, are anticipated following the conclusion of the Jaipur deliberations.