BharatNotes Parliamentary Standing Committees
Permanent committees of Parliament (currently 24 Departmentally Related Standing Committees plus financial committees) that provide continuous oversight of ministries, scrutinise legislation, and examine budgets.
Context & Background
17 DRSCs were introduced in 1993 following a major parliamentary reform; the number was raised to 24 in July 2004 to cover all ministries/departments.
UPSC Exam Relevance
Distinguish from ad hoc committees (Joint Select, Inquiry); standing committees provide pre-legislative scrutiny; their reports are not binding on the government.
