Briefing by Audit on the following subjects: i. “Non-utilisation of Solar Thermal Power Plan” based on Para 9.1 of the C&AG Report No.2 of 2018. ii. “Irregular payment of ad-hoc Bonus” based on Para 8.1 of the C&AG Report No.2 of 2021.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation) in connection with the examination of the Demands for Grants (2022-2023).

Oral evidence of Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare on Demands for Grants (2022-23) pertaining to the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Rural Development (Department of Land Resources) regarding Examination of Demands for Grants (2022-23)

Consideration of the Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education

Oral evidence of the representatives of NGOs/ Organizations on the provisions of the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

Oral Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Defence on Married Accommodation Project (MAP), Procurement Policy, Ex-Serviceman Welfare, 1. Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and Ministry of Defence (Pension) includes all Services and Departments

To hear the view of Secretaries MHI and M/o MSMEto consider the Demands for Grants (2022-23).

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry of Railways.

(ii) Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Minority Affairs on their Demands for Grants (2022-23).

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry.

Evidence of representatives of the Ministry of Power in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2022-23).

(i) Oral evidence of the representatives of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment) on their Demands for Grants (2022-23).

11:00 AM To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry. 3:00 PM To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Culture on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry.

Oral Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Defence on Army, Military Engineer Services (MES), Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), National Cadet Corps (NCC), Air Force, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Directorate Ordnance Coordination and Maintenance-New (DPSUs) : (i) Munitions India Limited, (ii) Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, (iii) Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (iv) Troop Comfort Limited, (v) Yantra India Limited, (vi) India Optel Limited, (vii) Gliders India Limited

(i) Oral evidence of the representatives of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment) on their Demands for Grants (2022-23).

To take oral evidence of representatives of the Ministry/PSUs on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

(ii) Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on their Demands for Grants (2022-23).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Textiles on Demands for Grants (2022-23).

Consideration of the Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Departments of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education