Which committee chaired by Anurag Thakur received recognition under Sansad Ratna Awards 2026?

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The correct answer is Option B: Coal and Mines Committee. Sansad Ratna Awards 2026 recognize outstanding parliamentary performance by MPs and Parliamentary Standing Committees. The 2026 awards selected 10 Lok Sabha MPs, 2 Rajya Sabha MPs, and 4 Parliamentary Standing Committees. Neelam? No—Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni and Lok Sabha MP Smita Uday Wagh emerged as prominent awardees. Smita Uday Wagh continued parliamentary duties despite undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The awards are based on parliamentary performance up to the end of Budget Session 2026. The Sansad Ratna Award was instituted in 2010 by Chennai-based Prime Point Foundation. The award concept was inspired by and first launched by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Selection criteria include questions asked, debates participated in, private member bills, committee participation, attendance, and legislative engagement. Parliamentary data support is provided by PRS Legislative Research, Lok Sabha Secretariat, and Rajya Sabha Secretariat. Four committees recognized in 2026 included Agriculture, Finance, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, and Coal & Mines Committees.

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Finance Committee

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Agriculture Committee

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External Affairs Committee

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Which committee chaired by Anurag Thakur received recognition under Sansad Ratna Awards 2026?

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