LOK SABHA SPEAKER CALLS FOR A COMMON DIGITAL AUDIT MONITORING PLATFORM FOR STATE LEGISLATURES ON THE LINES OF PARLIAMENT

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla called for a common digital audit monitoring platform for state legislatures, modeled after Parliament's system, to enhance legislative oversight and accountability.

• The two-day conference took place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
• Representatives from 27 states and UTs participated in the event.
• A resolution was adopted to develop a digital portal for sharing best practices among PACs.
• The resolution mandates at least three PAC meetings monthly to review pending audit comments.
• The Keralam Resolution was adopted as a guiding framework for strengthening legislative institutions.