#186: 20 Committees for GS3

Economy, Cyber, S&T, Environment, Agri

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1. Bezbaruah Committee on North East

• To formulate socio-inclusive policies

• To propose infra, development, connectivity & economic growth measures

• To enhance education, healthcare & overall human development & repeal of AFSPA

2. Xaxa Committee on Tribal Education

• To emphasize on language & culture preservation

• To recommend incorporation of traditional knowledge & practices in educational system

3. Meena Hemachandra Committee on Cyber Security

• To propose comprehensive legal framework to address cyber threats

• To stress on importance of public-private collab to secure critical digital infrastructure

• To continuously monitor & adapt responses to evolving threats

4. Ashok Dalwai Committee on 2x Farmers Income

• To propose for modernization of farming tech

• To recommend measures for income diversification

• To promote sustainable agriculture & reduce vulnerability to external shocks

5. Prabhat Kumar Committee on MSMEs

• Policy support to enhance access to credit & markets for MSMEs

• Strategies for skill development & technology adoption in the MSME sector

• Recommend simplification of regulatory processes & reduction of compliance burden for MSMEs

6. Vijay Kelkar Committee on PPP

• Attract long-term private investment in infra development

• Periodic evaluation & monitoring of projects to avoid Delays & redtapism

• Encourage transparent & standardized processes for project selection & bidding (Accountability)

7. Bibek Debroy Committee on Railway Restructuring

• Introduction of private investment & participation in railway operations

• Need for financial marketing & non-fare revenue generation in railway

• Creation of dedicated railway regulator to enhance efficiency & transparency

8. Dr. P. Rama Rao Committee on DRDO & Defense Exports

• Emphasize the importance of technological advancements & modernization in defense capabilities

• Revamp the Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) to make them capable of developing advanced weapons systems

9. Rangarajan Committee on Financial Inclusion

• Expand banking services to underserved and rural areas

• Use of technology and digital platforms to enhance financial accessibility

• Emphasize the role of microfinance institutions in promoting financial inclusion

10. R. Jha Committee on Arbitration Mechanism

• Establishment of specialized arbitration institutions & centers

• Measures to expedite dispute resolution and reduce the backlog of cases

• Suggest mechanisms for enhancing the enforceability of arbitral awards & decisions

11. Deepak Parekh Committee on Infrastructure Financing

• Suggest measures to enhance credit availability & risk mitigation for infrastructure projects

• Emphasize the importance of public-private partnerships & innovative financing models

12. Ahluwalia Committee on Urban Infrastructure

• Advocate for the integration of smart technologies & Urban Local Bodies

• Recommend sustainable & eco-friendly practices in urban development

• Suggest measures for efficient Public transportation & Traffic Management

13. Kasturirangan Committee on Waste Management

• Recommends PPP for sustainable waste management, & up to 40% viability gap funding

• Measures for waste reduction, recycling & responsible disposal practices (Decentralize Waste Management Process)

14. Shanta Kumar Committee on FCI & PDS

• Prevent leakages & corruption in the distribution of food grains

• Reform NFSA to Reduce the number of beneficiaries from the current 68% to 40%

• Focus on aiding states with distress sales below MSP, those with small land holdings

15. Mihir Shah Committee on Water Management

• Emphasize community participation & decentralized water governance

• Micro-irrigation to address water scarcity, especially in drought-prone area

• Conservation & rejuvenation of water bodies, traditional water storage system

16. Vohra Committee on Criminalization of Politics

• Expedite legal proceedings against politicians with criminal charges

• Legal reforms to prevent people with criminal background from entering politics

• Stricter screening processes to ensure their criminal antecedents are examined

17. Nilekani Committee on Digital Payment

• Advocate for the promotion & adoption of digital payment methods to enhance financial inclusion

• Decrease GST on digital transactions to enhance customer acceptance & uptake of digital payments

18. Swaminathan Committee on Farmers

• Issue Kisan Credit Cards to women farmers

• Expand the outreach of the formal credit system

• Eliminate nutrient deficiency-induced hidden hunger through Bio-fortification

• Move towards the goal of universal food security over time

19. Hoda Committee on Sustainable Development Framework

• Focus on introducing best practices in environmental management in mines

• Allow gradual compliance in the mining sector's sustainable performance

• Recommend regulatory mechanism to monitor & enforce adherence to SDG

20. Vijaya Reddy Committee on IPR Rights & Regime

• Increase R&D spending (currently 0.7% of GDP) by allocating funds

• Encourage patent filing, fast-track application for export-oriented products

• Combat piracy; increased enforcement & labeling products as 'patent pending'

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