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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 article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

किस अनुच्छेद के तहत नागरिकों को वर्गीय भेदभाव से सुरक्षा मिलती है?

Who has the authority to promulgate ordinances in India?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का गठन किस आधार पर हुआ?

नागरिकता की अवधारणा किस अनुच्छेद से शुरू होती है?