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Important Committees and their Mandates (for
UPSC Exam)
6th February, 2024 Prelims
Important Committees and their Mandates (for UPSC Exam)
Nehru Report (1928):
Proposed constitutional reforms for India, aiming at self-governance and a federal structure.
Sapru Committee (1945):
Examined the relationship between the princely states and the Indian Union, making recommendations for
their integration.
Sardar Patel Committee on States' Reorganization (1948):
Formulated guidelines for the reorganization of states in post-independence India, leading to the States
Reorganization Act, 1956.
Dhar Commission (1948):
Investigated the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and recommended actions against General Dyer.
Shah Commission (1977):
Inquired into excesses committed during the Emergency (1975-1977) and recommended actions against those
responsible.
Mandal Commission (1979):
Examined the social and economic backwardness of various castes and communities to recommend quotas in
public services.
Sarkaria Commission (1983):
Examined the relationship between the Center and States, suggesting measures to improve federalism in
India.
M.M. Punchhi Commission (2007):
Reviewed the working of the Constitution with regard to the Center-State relations and suggested reforms.
Justice Verma Committee (2012):
Formed in the aftermath of the Nirbhaya case, it recommended amendments to criminal laws to enhance
punishment for sexual offenses.
Ranganath Mishra Commission (2007):
Investigated and recommended measures for the upliftment of socially and educationally backward classes
among religious and linguistic minorities.
National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (2000) - Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah
Commission:
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Assessed the functioning of the Constitution and recommended changes in light of the changing socio-
economic and political scenario.
Justice J.S. Verma Committee (2013):
Formed after the Delhi gang rape case, it suggested amendments to criminal laws to deal with sexual offenses
more effectively.
NITI Aayog (2015):
Replaced the Planning Commission and focuses on cooperative federalism, sustainable development goals,
and fostering innovation.
15th Finance Commission (2017):
Recommends the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Center and the States and among the
States.
Lodha Committee (2015):
Formed to suggest structural reforms in the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) following the IPL
(Indian Premier League) spot-fixing and betting scandal.
Ashok Mehta Committee (1977):
Recommended the establishment of a three-tier Panchayati Raj system in India.
Rajmannar Committee (1969):
Investigated the reasons for bank nationalization and recommended measures for improving banking policies.
M.B. Shah Committee (2011):
Examined cases of illegal mining across various states in India.
Madhava Menon Committee (2007):
Recommended reforms in legal education and the legal profession in India.
Wanchoo Committee (1971):
Inquired into the "Spy Chronicles" case involving alleged espionage activities.
N. Malhotra Committee (1994):
Suggested reforms in the insurance sector leading to the establishment of the Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority (IRDA).
Venkataswami Commission (1996):
Investigated the securities scam in the Indian stock market.
Kelkar Committee (2002):
Suggested reforms in direct and indirect taxes in India.
P.V. Rajamannar Committee (1987):
Examined the demand for a separate Telangana state.
Vohra Committee (1993):
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Investigated the criminal-politician nexus in India.
B.N. Srikrishna Committee (2010):
Examined the demand for a separate Telangana state and recommended measures to address the issue.
Goswami Committee (1993):
Studied the economic situation in Assam and recommended measures for development.
Fazal Ali Commission (1953):
Dealt with the reorganization of states based on linguistic lines.
Janaki Ballabh Patnaik Committee (2005):
Reviewed the implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA).
Chelliah Committee (1991):
Recommended economic reforms and liberalization policies.
Kasturirangan Committee (2017):
Formulated the National Education Policy 2020.
Justice R.M. Lodha Committee (2016):
Recommended structural reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Shyam Benegal Committee (2016):
Suggested reforms in the functioning of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Ajit Doval Committee (2014):
Examined issues related to border infrastructure and management.
TSR Subramanian Committee (2016):
Reviewed the functioning of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and suggested reforms in higher
education.
Rangarajan Committee (2008):
Examined issues related to financial inclusion in India.
N.K. Singh Committee (2003):
Formulated guidelines for fiscal responsibility and budget management.
Vijay Kelkar Committee (2015):
Formulated a framework for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in India.
Rajinder Sachar Committee (2006):
Studied the socio-economic and educational status of Muslims in India.
A.P. Shah Committee (2015):
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Examined the issue of imposition of MAT on foreign institutional investors.
Bimal Jalan Committee (1996):
Examined the aspects of banking reforms in India.
Raghuram Rajan Committee (2008):
Recommended reforms to strengthen India's financial sector.
Y.V. Reddy Committee (2009):
Assessed the stability and efficiency of the financial sector.
Tarapore Committee (1997):
Provided recommendations on the process of capital account convertibility.
Rangarajan Committee (1998):
Examined various aspects of banking sector reforms.
Abid Hussain Committee (1980):
Examined the functioning of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India.
Suresh Tendulkar Committee (2005):
Reviewed the methodology for estimating poverty in India.
Vaghul Committee (2000):
Examined the functioning of the banking sector in India.
Ajit Ranade Committee (2018):
Suggested measures for the development of urban cooperative banks.
Nachiket Mor Committee (2014):
Provided recommendations on comprehensive financial services.
Santhanam Committee (1962):
Investigated corruption charges against public servants.
Narasimham Committee (1991):
Recommended financial sector reforms, leading to the establishment of new private sector banks.
Subbarao Committee on Small Savings (2007):
Suggested measures to revamp the small savings scheme.
Vijay Kelkar Committee:
Formulated a framework for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in India.
Yashwant Sinha Committee (2003):
Reviewed the implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act.
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P.J. Nayak Committee (2014):
Examined issues related to governance in public sector banks.
Deepak Parekh Committee (2007):
Provided recommendations on financing infrastructure projects.
Rajwade Committee (1997):
Reviewed the forex management policies in India.
Rajendra Sachar Committee (2006):
Studied the socio-economic and educational status of Muslims in India.
Shanta Kumar Committee (2014):
Examined the functioning of the Food Corporation of India.
Kasturirangan Committee (2017):
Formulated the National Education Policy 2020.
R.V. Gupta Committee (1998):
Provided recommendations on power sector reforms.
Arvind Mayaram Committee (2013):
Reviewed and suggested changes in the definition of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India.
Sumit Bose Committee (2020):
Examined issues related to compensation under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.
Tapan Ray Committee (2019):
Examined the regulatory framework for fintech companies.
Arvind Subramanian Committee (2017):
Provided recommendations on the structure and rates under the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Madhava Rao Committee (2003):
Suggested measures for reducing the revenue deficit of the states.
Arvind Panagariya Committee on Poverty Estimation (2014):
Reviewed the methodology for estimating poverty in India.
Arvind Panagariya Committee on Railway Restructuring (2015):
Examined issues related to the restructuring of the Indian Railways.
Sukhamoy Chakravarty Committee (1985):
Examined issues related to monetary policy and economic reforms.
Montek Singh Ahluwalia Committee (2004):
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Provided recommendations on the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Narayan Committee (2003):
Examined issues related to corporate governance in India.
Ramachandran Committee (1996):
Recommended measures for disinvestment of public sector enterprises.
Urjit Patel Committee (2014):
Provided recommendations on the monetary policy framework.
Bhagwati Committee (2005):
Suggested measures for administrative reforms in India.
Justice Wadhwa Committee (2002):
Investigated corporate frauds and recommended preventive measures.
Ashok Desai Committee (2000):
Formulated recommendations on competition policy in India.
Justice M. B. Shah Committee (2011):
Examined cases of illegal mining across various states in India.
Chakravarty Committee (1985):
Examined issues related to industrial licensing in India.
Sinha Committee (1993):
Recommended reforms in the insurance sector.
Mukul Mudgal Committee (2014):
Investigated allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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