GS2 🏛️ Governance

Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU)

Parliamentary committee that examines the working of public sector undertakings (PSUs) to assess their commercial viability and operational efficiency.

Context & Background

Created in 1964; modelled partly on PAC but specialised for state-owned enterprises.

UPSC Exam Relevance

Examines whether PSUs are being managed per sound business principles; reports laid before Parliament.
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