Consideration of Memorandum No. 1 regarding Selection of Subjects for examination during the year 2020-2021

Consideration and Adoption of the following Draft Reports on: i) The Code on Social Security, 2019; ii) Action Taken on Demands for Grants (2019-20) of the Ministry of Labour & Employment; iii) Action Taken on Demands for Grants (2019-20) of the Ministry of Textiles; and iv) Action Taken on Demands for Grants (2019-20) of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on the subject 'Attracting investment in post-Covid Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for India’.

Consideration snd Adoption of Three Draft Action Taken Reports on the Recommendations in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reports and Evidence by the Representatives of the Ministry of Rural Development (Dord) on Pmay-G

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Finance (Departments of Revenue and Economic Affairs) and Ministry of Commerce (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) on the subject ‘Financing the innovation ecosystem and India’s growth companies’.

Consideration and adoption of Memorandum No 1

To hear the views of Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the subject 'Attracting investment in post-Covid Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for India'.

To hear presentation of the Secretary, Department of Justice along with Secretary General, Supreme Court of India on ‘Functioning of Virtual Courts, Case management and Court management in India’

(i) Oral evidence by representatives of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology [Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)] on ‘The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019’. (ii) Oral evidence by representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs [National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)] on ‘The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019’. (iii) Oral evidence by representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs [National Investigation Agency (NIA), Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)] on ‘The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019’. (iv) Oral evidence by Shri Rajiv Luthra, Founder & Managing Partner, L & L Partners Law Offices.

To consider and adopt draft 154th Report on the subject 'Export of Agricultural Marine Products, Plantation Crops, Turmeric and Coir’.

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries) in connection with the examination of the Subject "Implementation of National Scheme on Welfare of Fishermen - An Evaluation"

(i) Briefing by representatives of the Ministry of P&NG/PSUs on the subject ‘Review of Performance of Upstream Oil PSUs’. (ii) Briefing by representatives of the Ministry of P&NG/PSUs on the subject ‘Review of Progress in Production of Bio-fuels’.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Locust attacks in the Country and Steps Taken to deal with this menace".

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Department of Social Justice and Empowerment) on "The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019".

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Labour & Employment on: i. Changes in Labour Laws effected by State Governments during Lockdown (since last week of March, 2020); and ii. Issues relating to migrant labour force during Covid-19 pandemic in India.

Consideration and adoption of draft Report on ‘The Registration of Marriage of Non-Resident Indian Bill, 2019.

Oral evidence by the representatives of Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Shipping and Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Legal Affairs and Legislative Department) on the ‘Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill 2019’

(i) Briefing of the representatives of the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation) on the subject “Flood Management in the Country and evolving a decision support system for release of water from the Dams”. (ii) Consideration and adoption of draft Report on Action Taken by the Government on the observations/ recommendations contained in the Second Report of the Committee(17th Lok Sabha) on “Demands for Grants (2019-20)” of the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation)

To have a briefing by the Home Secretary on the 'Management of Covid-19 pandemic and coordination with State Governments, phased unlocking, resumption of economic activities, inter-state movement of people and goods and state of preparedness'.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Labour and Employment on: i. Changes in Labour Laws effected by State Governments during Lockdown (since last week of March, 2020); and ii. Issues relating to migrant labour force during Covid-19 pandemic in India.