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Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Examines the accounts and management of public sector undertakings (PSUs). Like the PAC, it reviews CAG reports but focuses on efficiency, autonomy, and returns on investment in state-owned enterprises. Consisting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs, COPU can recommend restructuring or improved corporate governance. It cannot question the government’s basic economic policies but can highlight management deficiencies, fostering accountability in PSUs. Over time, it’s raised concerns about debt-laden PSU finances, poor performance, and governance pitfalls. Strengthening this committee’s oversight can ensure public enterprises align with national objectives and financial discipline while respecting social mandates.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?

भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का गठन किस आधार पर हुआ?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

Who was the first President of India?

आपातकाल की घोषणा किस अनुच्छेद के तहत की जा सकती है?

Which of the following is a provision related to the financial powers of the Parliament?

Which of the following is a provision of the Indian Constitution regarding the Emergency?

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दी जाने वाली शपथ किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस सिद्धांत का पालन किया जाता है?