Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla will inaugurate the Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees (PACs) of Parliament of India and State/UT Legislatures on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam. The two-day conference will conclude on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 with a valedictory session addressed by the Lok Sabha Speaker.
The inaugural session will be attended by Chief Minister of Keralam Shri V. D. Satheesan, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Shri Harivansh, Speaker of Keralam Legislative Assembly Shri Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, and Chairperson of Public Accounts Committee of the Keralam Legislative Assembly Shri K. N. Balagopal, all of whom will address the gathering. Chairperson of Public Accounts Committee of Parliament Shri K. C. Venugopal will deliver the Welcome Address, while Deputy Speaker of Keralam Legislative Assembly Smt. Shanimol Usman will propose the Vote of Thanks.
The conference will deliberate on the theme 'Audit, Accountability and Good Governance – The Evolving Role of the PAC', providing a platform for sharing experiences, exchanging best practices, and exploring ways to strengthen the role of Public Accounts Committees in ensuring legislative oversight of public expenditure. The discussions will focus on promoting transparency, accountability, and financial discipline in governance, addressing emerging challenges in public financial management and the evolving audit landscape.
Public Accounts Committees are described as key parliamentary institutions entrusted with examining public expenditure and ensuring that public funds are utilized in accordance with legislative intent. The conference aims to foster constructive dialogue on enhancing the effectiveness of legislative scrutiny. The valedictory session on November 4 will feature addresses by the Lok Sabha Speaker, the Speaker of Keralam Legislative Assembly, and the Chairperson of Public Accounts Committee of Parliament, with welcome address by the Deputy Speaker of Keralam Legislative Assembly and vote of thanks by the Chairperson of Public Accounts Committee of the Keralam Legislative Assembly.