Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The national conference of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Parliamentary Committee was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Bhubaneswar. This event is notable because it is the first time such a conference is being held outside the national capital. The theme of the conference focuses on the role of parliamentary and legislative committees in advancing the welfare, development, and empowerment of SCs and STs. Hosting the conference in Bhubaneswar signifies a step toward decentralization and inclusivity, aiming to strengthen dialogue, representation, and policymaking for marginalised communities at a regional level.