Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation) on the subject "Water Use efficiency in India”.

Promotion of Electric Vehicles in the Country

Agenda for the meeting will be intimated shortly.

(i) Hearing of views of experts and National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) on the subject ‘Pension liabilities for Centre and States’. (ii) Briefing by representatives of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure), Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on the subject ‘Pension liabilities for Centre and States’.

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministries of External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change on the subject ‘India’s Position in the Ongoing Climate Change Negotiations’.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship on the Subject `Functioning of Directorate General of Training`.

To hear the representatives of Ministries of Defence and Home Affairs alongwith representatives of CISF on the subject 'Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues Pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports'.

1100 hours to 1130 hours-Presentation on Digital Sansad by Computer (HW & SW) Management Branch (Software unit) 1130 hours onwards-Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Communications (Department of Posts) on the subject Department of Posts-Initiatives and Challenges.

(i) 3:00 PM - To hear representatives of Department of Legal Affairs (Ministry of Law and Justice) on the subject 'Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues Pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports'. (ii) 3:30 PM - To hear representatives of Ministries of External Affairs, Home Affairs and Department of Legal Affairs (Ministry of Law and Justice) on the subject' Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities and the Challenges of Retrieving and Safeguarding Our Tangible Cultural Heritage'.

To take oral evidence of representatives of the Ministry of P&NG/PSUs on the subject “Review of Policy on Import of Crude Oil”.

To take oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on the subject ‘Schemes for Educational and Economic Empowerment of Tribals’.

Briefing by the representatives of the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on the subjects:- (i) Planning for fertilizers production and Import Policy on fertilizers including GST and import duty thereon (Further Briefing). (ii) Fertilizer Subsidy Policy and Pricing matters including need to continue Urea Subsidy Scheme.

Briefing by Audit on the following Subjects allocated to Sub-Committee - I:- (i) “Implementation of USOF project (phase – I) to provide mobile services in areas affected by Left Wing Extremism” based on Chapter II (Para 2.1) of C&AG Report No. 3 of 2021; and (ii) “Schemes for Promotion and Preservation of Cultural Heritage (Para 6.1), Poor cash management and irregular parking of funds outside Government Account (Para 6.2), Excess contribution to employees’ provident fund (Para 6.3) and Avoidable payment on electricity charges (Para 6.4)” based on Chapter VI of C&AG Report No. 4 of 2018.

1100 hours to 1130 hours-Presentation on Digital Sansad by Computer (HW & SW) Management Branch (Software unit) 1130 hours onwards-Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Communications (Department of Posts) on the subject Department of Posts-Initiatives and Challenges.

04.15 P.M.-To hear the views of Dr. Mahendra P. Lama, Professor, Centre for South Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University on the subject ‘Development of Trade and Industries in North Eastern Region’. 04.45 P.M.-To hear the views of representatives of North East Development Foundation (NEDF); Shri Bajrang Lohia, Managing Director, Lohia Group of Companies; and Shri Karan Sharma, Chairman, Arunachal Pradesh Power Corporation Pvt. Ltd. on the subject ‘Development of Trade and Industries in North Eastern Region’.

To hear the views of Secretary, Department of Justice on the following issues under the subject 'Judicial Processes and their reform':- (i) Social Diversity in the appointment of Judges in the High Courts and Supreme Court ; (ii) Feasibility of Regional Benches of Supreme Court ; and (iii) Exploring the possibilities of increasing the retirement age of High Court and Supreme Court Judges.

(i) To consider and adopt the following draft Action Taken Reports on:- a) 317th Report on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways; and b) 318th Report on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of Ministry of Tourism. (ii) To hear the representatives of Department of Revenue (Ministry of Finance), and Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC); Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI); and Director of Enforcement, Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the subject ‘Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities and the challenges of retrieving and safeguarding our Tangible Cultural Heritage’.

To hear the views of Ministry of Home Affairs and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on ‘Functioning of CISF’ under the subject ‘Challenges to Internal Security and India’s Preparedness'.

(i) Presentation by the Secretariat on the agenda item for discussion. (ii) Briefing by the representatives of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) Limited in connection with examination of the subject Review of Performance of Power Sector CPSUs.

Briefing by the representatives of the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on the subject, ‘Planning for fertilizers production and Import Policy on fertilizers including GST and import duty thereon’.