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Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, addressing the concluding session of the Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures in Thiruvananthapuram, advocated for greater integration of technology in the functioning of legislative committees. He proposed developing a digital audit monitoring platform for state legislatures, similar to the one available for parliamentary committees, to strengthen the systematic monitoring of audit observations, follow-up actions, and timely examination and disposal of audit reports. Stressing that technology should be a powerful medium for institutional change, Shri Birla highlighted that adopting digital innovations would significantly enhance the efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of legislative oversight, while also cautioning that technological advancements must always be grounded in human values, wisdom, and sensitivity, and should never replace human discretion.
The Speaker emphasized the need for accuracy, authenticity, and impartiality of data generated and received through digital platforms, stating that the credibility of technology-based governance ultimately depends on the authenticity of the information on which decisions are made. He urged committees of Parliament and State Legislatures to collaboratively develop a comprehensive system of audit and evaluation to address shared challenges related to continuous scrutiny and timely disposal of audit reports, fostering better coordination, exchange of experiences, and strengthening the collective capacity of Public Accounts Committees across the country. This initiative, reflected in the ‘Keralam Sankalp’ adopted at the conference, aims to strengthen financial discipline, enhance institutional capabilities, and make governance more transparent, accountable, and outcome-oriented at both central and state levels, thereby reinforcing democratic institutions and public trust.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)
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