Medha Kulkarni appointed Chairperson — Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science, Environment

What: Medha Vishram Kulkarni appointed Chairperson of Department‑related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment, Forests & Climate Change (effective 18 May 2026).

Role: Examine policy, legislation and issues on science, environment and climate; oversight of related ministries.

UPSC relevance: Parliamentary oversight, environment & climate governance.

Practice Q: Explain the role of department‑related parliamentary standing committees in policy oversight.