8. The Departmentally-Related Standing Committees have been referred to as mini- parliaments in India. Highlight their relevance in a democratic polity and discuss, with examples, how they improve the overall effectiveness of the Parliament.

Approach:

♤ Start your answer with brief introduction about Departmentally-Related Standing Committees.

♤ Write about their relevance and contribution in democratic process.

♤ Conclude your answer with few shortcomings and suggestions to improve their efficiency.