Mumbai, June 23 -- Sanjay Jaiswal, Chairman of the Estimates Committee of Parliament, on Wednesday highlighted the Estimates Committee's pivotal role in ensuring effective governance.

Speaking at the inaugural session of the Conference of Chairpersons of Estimates Committees of Parliament and State Legislatures in Mumbai, Jaiswal said, "The Estimates Committee is an effective platform for scrutinizing government expenditure estimates and improving administration, efficiency, and economy, reflecting its crucial role in safeguarding public interest."

Over the years, the Committee has emerged as a robust mechanism for financial oversight, not only scrutinizing financial allocations but also recommending transformative reforms.

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