Pune, May 19 -- Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha, Prof Medha Vishram Kulkarni, has been appointed as 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, 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. The committee plays a key role in examining policy matters, legislation, and issues related to science and technology, the environment, forests, and climate change.

"I am directed to inform you that in terms of provisions of Sub-Rule ...