Important Committees and their Mandates (for UPSC Exam)

Nehru Report (1928):

Proposed constitutional reforms for India, aiming at self-governance and a federal structure.

Sapru Committee (1945):

Examined the relationship between the princely states and the Indian Union, making recommendations for their integration.

Sardar Patel Committee on States' Reorganization (1948):

Formulated guidelines for the reorganization of states in post-independence India, leading to the States Reorganization Act, 1956.

Dhar Commission (1948):

Investigated the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and recommended actions against General Dyer.

Shah Commission (1977):

Inquired into excesses committed during the Emergency (1975-1977) and recommended actions against those responsible.

Mandal Commission (1979):

Examined the social and economic backwardness of various castes and communities to recommend quotas in public services.

Sarkaria Commission (1983):

Examined the relationship between the Center and States, suggesting measures to improve federalism in India.

M.M. Punchhi Commission (2007):

Reviewed the working of the Constitution with regard to the Center-State relations and suggested reforms.

Justice Verma Committee (2012):

Formed in the aftermath of the Nirbhaya case, it recommended amendments to criminal laws to enhance punishment for sexual offenses.

Ranganath Mishra Commission (2007):

Investigated and recommended measures for the upliftment of socially and educationally backward classes among religious and linguistic minorities.

National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (2000) - Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah Commission:

Assessed the functioning of the Constitution and recommended changes in light of the changing socio-economic and political scenario.

Justice J.S. Verma Committee (2013):

Formed after the Delhi gang rape case, it suggested amendments to criminal laws to deal with sexual offenses more effectively.

NITI Aayog (2015):

Replaced the Planning Commission and focuses on cooperative federalism, sustainable development goals, and fostering innovation.

15th Finance Commission (2017):

Recommends the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Center and the States and among the States.

Lodha Committee (2015):

Formed to suggest structural reforms in the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) following the IPL (Indian Premier League) spot-fixing and betting scandal.

Ashok Mehta Committee (1977):

Recommended the establishment of a three-tier Panchayati Raj system in India.

Rajmannar Committee (1969):

Investigated the reasons for bank nationalization and recommended measures for improving banking policies.

M.B. Shah Committee (2011):

Examined cases of illegal mining across various states in India.

Madhava Menon Committee (2007):

Recommended reforms in legal education and the legal profession in India.

Wanchoo Committee (1971):

Inquired into the "Spy Chronicles" case involving alleged espionage activities.

N. Malhotra Committee (1994):

Suggested reforms in the insurance sector leading to the establishment of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA).

Venkataswami Commission (1996):

Investigated the securities scam in the Indian stock market.

Kelkar Committee (2002):

Suggested reforms in direct and indirect taxes in India.

P.V. Rajamannar Committee (1987):

Examined the demand for a separate Telangana state.

Vohra Committee (1993):

Investigated the criminal-politician nexus in India.

B.N. Srikrishna Committee (2010):

Examined the demand for a separate Telangana state and recommended measures to address the issue.

Goswami Committee (1993):

Studied the economic situation in Assam and recommended measures for development.

Fazal Ali Commission (1953):

Dealt with the reorganization of states based on linguistic lines.

Janaki Ballabh Patnaik Committee (2005):

Reviewed the implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA).

Chelliah Committee (1991):

Recommended economic reforms and liberalization policies.

Kasturirangan Committee (2017):

Formulated the National Education Policy 2020.

Justice R.M. Lodha Committee (2016):

Recommended structural reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Shyam Benegal Committee (2016):

Suggested reforms in the functioning of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Ajit Doval Committee (2014):

Examined issues related to border infrastructure and management.

TSR Subramanian Committee (2016):

Reviewed the functioning of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and suggested reforms in higher education.

Rangarajan Committee (2008):

 Examined issues related to financial inclusion in India.

N.K. Singh Committee (2003):

Formulated guidelines for fiscal responsibility and budget management.

Vijay Kelkar Committee (2015):

Formulated a framework for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in India.

Rajinder Sachar Committee (2006):

Studied the socio-economic and educational status of Muslims in India.

A.P. Shah Committee (2015):

Examined the issue of imposition of MAT on foreign institutional investors.

Bimal Jalan Committee (1996):

Examined the aspects of banking reforms in India.

Raghuram Rajan Committee (2008):

Recommended reforms to strengthen India's financial sector.

Y.V. Reddy Committee (2009):

Assessed the stability and efficiency of the financial sector.

Tarapore Committee (1997):

Provided recommendations on the process of capital account convertibility.

Rangarajan Committee (1998):

Examined various aspects of banking sector reforms.

Abid Hussain Committee (1980):

Examined the functioning of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India.

Suresh Tendulkar Committee (2005):

Reviewed the methodology for estimating poverty in India.

Vaghul Committee (2000):

Examined the functioning of the banking sector in India.

Ajit Ranade Committee (2018):

Suggested measures for the development of urban cooperative banks.

Nachiket Mor Committee (2014):

Provided recommendations on comprehensive financial services.

Santhanam Committee (1962):

Investigated corruption charges against public servants.

Narasimham Committee (1991):

Recommended financial sector reforms, leading to the establishment of new private sector banks.

Subbarao Committee on Small Savings (2007):

Suggested measures to revamp the small savings scheme.

Vijay Kelkar Committee:

Formulated a framework for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in India.

Yashwant Sinha Committee (2003):

Reviewed the implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act.

P.J. Nayak Committee (2014):

Examined issues related to governance in public sector banks.

Deepak Parekh Committee (2007):

Provided recommendations on financing infrastructure projects.

Rajwade Committee (1997):

Reviewed the forex management policies in India.

Rajendra Sachar Committee (2006):

 Studied the socio-economic and educational status of Muslims in India.

Shanta Kumar Committee (2014):

Examined the functioning of the Food Corporation of India.

Kasturirangan Committee (2017):

Formulated the National Education Policy 2020.

R.V. Gupta Committee (1998):

 Provided recommendations on power sector reforms.

Arvind Mayaram Committee (2013):

Reviewed and suggested changes in the definition of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India.

Sumit Bose Committee (2020):

Examined issues related to compensation under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.

Tapan Ray Committee (2019):

Examined the regulatory framework for fintech companies.

Arvind Subramanian Committee (2017):

Provided recommendations on the structure and rates under the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Madhava Rao Committee (2003):

Suggested measures for reducing the revenue deficit of the states.

Arvind Panagariya Committee on Poverty Estimation (2014):

Reviewed the methodology for estimating poverty in India.

Arvind Panagariya Committee on Railway Restructuring (2015):

Examined issues related to the restructuring of the Indian Railways.

Sukhamoy Chakravarty Committee (1985):

Examined issues related to monetary policy and economic reforms.

Montek Singh Ahluwalia Committee (2004):

Provided recommendations on the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Narayan Committee (2003):

Examined issues related to corporate governance in India.

Ramachandran Committee (1996):

Recommended measures for disinvestment of public sector enterprises.

Urjit Patel Committee (2014):

Provided recommendations on the monetary policy framework.

Bhagwati Committee (2005):

 Suggested measures for administrative reforms in India.

Justice Wadhwa Committee (2002):

 Investigated corporate frauds and recommended preventive measures.

Ashok Desai Committee (2000):

Formulated recommendations on competition policy in India.

Justice M. B. Shah Committee (2011):

Examined cases of illegal mining across various states in India.

Chakravarty Committee (1985):

Examined issues related to industrial licensing in India.

Sinha Committee (1993):

 Recommended reforms in the insurance sector.

Mukul Mudgal Committee (2014):

Investigated allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).