Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla will inaugurate the Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees (PACs) of Parliament of India and State/UT Legislatures at Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam, on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.

The inaugural session will be graced by the Chief Minister of Keralam, Shri V. D. Satheesan; Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh; Speaker, Keralam Legislative Assembly, Shri Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan; and Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee of the Keralam Legislative Assembly, Shri K. N. Balagopal, who will also address the gathering.

Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee of Parliament, Shri K. C. Venugopal, will deliver the Welcome Address, while Deputy Speaker, Keralam Legislative Assembly, Smt. Shanimol Usman, will propose the Vote of Thanks. Chairpersons and Members of Public Accounts Committees of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures, along with other distinguished dignitaries, will participate in the Conference.

The two-day Conference will deliberate on the theme, ‘Audit, Accountability and Good Governance – The Evolving Role of the PAC’. The deliberations will provide an important platform for sharing experiences, exchanging best practices and exploring ways to further strengthen the role of Public Accounts Committees in ensuring legislative oversight of public expenditure and promoting transparency, accountability and financial discipline in governance.

As key parliamentary institutions entrusted with examining public expenditure and ensuring that public funds are utilised in accordance with legislative intent, Public Accounts Committees play a vital role in upholding the principles of accountability and responsible governance. The Conference is expected to foster constructive dialogue on emerging challenges in public financial management, the evolving audit landscape and the need to further enhance the effectiveness of legislative scrutiny.

The Conference will conclude on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, with the Valedictory Session to be addressed by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla. The Speaker, Keralam Legislative Assembly, and the Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee of Parliament, will also address the session. The Deputy Speaker, Keralam Legislative Assembly, will deliver the Welcome Address, while the Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee of the Keralam Legislative Assembly, will propose the Vote of Thanks.

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla with Chairperson and Members of Public Accounts Committee in Parliament House on 15 October 2026

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