GS2 🏛️ Governance

Estimates Committee

Parliamentary committee of 30 Lok Sabha members that examines budget estimates before expenditure, suggesting economies and improvements in policy implementation.

Context & Background

Constituted after Independence as a permanent body; distinct from PAC which is post-facto.

UPSC Exam Relevance

Only Lok Sabha members; no Rajya Sabha representation — contrast with PAC and CoD; examines "if policies implicit in estimates are sound."