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Om Birla Forms Committee on Empowerment of Women

May 20, 2026

Total members:   28  (18 Lok Sabha + 10 Rajya Sabha)

  • Lok Sabha members include:  Hema Malini, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Iqra Choudhary

  • Rajya Sabha members include:  Sudha Murty, P T Usha, Swati Maliwal

  • Committee examines  women’s welfare, development, and government policies .

    • FAQ 

    Q1: Who formed the Committee on Empowerment of Women?
    A: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formed it.

    Q2: Who is the chairperson of this committee?
    A: Daggubati Purandeswari, a BJP MP.

    Q3: How many members are in the committee?
    A: 28 members in total.

    Q4: How many are from Lok Sabha and how many from Rajya Sabha?
    A: 18 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha.

    Q5: Name two famous Rajya Sabha members on this committee.
    A: Sudha Murty and P T Usha (Swati Maliwal is another).

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