JOINT PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON SECURITY

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In the wake of security breach in parliament, many MPs said that despite their requests, the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Security in Parliament Complex had not been reconstituted during the 17th Lok Sabha.

What is Joint Parliamentary committee on security?

• The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Security in Parliament Complex is an ad-hoc committee in the Indian Parliament responsible for overseeing and reviewing the security arrangements within the Parliament complex.
• This committee plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the Members of Parliament (MPs), parliamentary staff, and the overall functioning of the Parliament.
• Committee Composition: Typically, the committee is composed of members from both the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), reflecting a bipartisan approach to security oversight.
• Policy Recommendations: The committee may make recommendations for the formulation of security policies and guidelines within the Parliament complex. This includes addressing issues related to access control, surveillance, emergency response, and coordination with relevant security agencies.
• This joint committee is headed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.