P.V.Anandpadmanabhan
Pune: Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha, Prof Dr Medha Vishram Kulkarni, has been appointed Chairperson of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
According to an official communication issued by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat on May 19, Kulkarni has also been nominated as a member of the committee under Rule 269 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha has approved the appointment.
The letter, signed by Joint Secretary Rakesh Naithani, stated that Kulkarni’s nomination and appointment took effect on May 18, 2026. The committee plays a key role in examining policy matters, legislation, and issues related to science and technology, the environment, forests, and climate change.
Kulkarni, a BJP leader from Maharashtra and former MLA from Pune, said the responsibility would provide an opportunity to contribute to policy discussions on scientific advancement, environmental protection, and climate-related challenges facing the country.
