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Om Birla Forms Committee on Empowerment of Women

May 20, 2026

Overview

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has set up the Committee on Empowerment of Women. This committee will look at policies and schemes for women. BJP MP Daggubati Purandeswari will be its chairperson. The committee has 28 members. Eighteen are from Lok Sabha and ten from Rajya Sabha. Famous names like Hema Malini, Sudha Murty, and P T Usha are part of it. The goal is to help women get better opportunities and safety.

A New Committee for Women’s Welfare

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has officially formed the Committee on Empowerment of Women. This is a very important parliamentary panel. Its job is to study issues related to women’s welfare, development, and empowerment. The committee will also check if government policies for women are working well. This is a regular part of how Parliament functions.

Who Will Lead the Committee?

The chairperson of this committee is Dr. Daggubati Purandeswari. She is a senior leader of the BJP. She is also a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha. She has many years of experience in public life and politics. People believe she will do a great job helping women.

28 Members from Both Houses

The committee has a total of 28 members. This includes:

  • 18 members from Lok Sabha  (the lower house)

  • 10 members from Rajya Sabha  (the upper house)

This mix of members from both houses is called a bicameral composition. It makes sure that the views of all parliamentarians are heard.

Famous Lok Sabha Members

Some very well-known Lok Sabha members are part of this committee. They include:

  • Hema Malini  (actress and politician)

  • Harsimrat Kaur Badal  (former Union Minister)

  • Iqra Choudhary  (young leader)

These members will bring their experience to help women across India.

Notable Rajya Sabha Members

The Rajya Sabha also has some big names on the committee. They are:

  • Sudha Murty  (author and philanthropist)

  • P T Usha  (legendary athlete)

  • Swati Maliwal  (women’s rights activist)

Having such respected people on the committee gives it great strength and public trust.

Exam-Focused Points 

  • Committee name:  Committee on Empowerment of Women

  • Constituted by:  Lok Sabha Speaker  Om Birla

  • Chairperson:   Daggubati Purandeswari  (BJP MP)

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