A first ever comprehensive study of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, a panel, has presented its recommendations to the chairman.
This panel is headed by former General Secretary and adviser P.P.K. Ramacharyulu and made recommendation.
Parliamentary committees are appointed or elected by the House or nominated by the Speaker/Chairman.
They work under the direction of the Speaker/Chairman.
Recommendations
Increase in tenure of Parliamentary Standing Committees from 1 year to 2 years to ensure stability and continuity.
Field visits should also be increased from the present two visits for a maximum of 10 days in a year to three visits and 15 days.
Merging existing committees on Industry and Commerce into one.
Setting up a new committee on tourism and culture.
Examine the issue of enabling virtual meetings of Departmental related Standing Committees, given the technological advances and legislatures in other countries.