Oral Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries) and Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department) in connection with examination of The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023

To hear the representatives of Mundra Port, JSW Jaigarh Port and Gujarat Pipavav Port on the subject ‘Functioning of Major Ports in the Country’.

Oral Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries) and Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department) in connection with examination of The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023

Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services) and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on the subject ‘Cyber security and rising incidence of cyber/white collar crimes’.

Briefing by representatives of the Ministry of Power, Central Electricity Authority, NTPC Limited, Damodar Valley Corporation and NLC India Limited on the subject ‘Bio-Energy and Waste to Energy - Recovery of Energy from Urban, Industrial and Agricultural Wastes/Residues and role of Urban Local Bodies in Energy Management’.

Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services) and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on the subject ‘Cyber security and rising incidence of cyber/white collar crimes’.

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on the subject ‘Citizens’ data security and privacy’

To hear the representatives of Save Life Foundation, NGO, Trax, NGO and Central Road Research Institute on the subject ‘Construction of Road-over-Bridges (ROBs), Road-Under Bridges (RUBs), service Roads and Review of Road Survey Guidelines etc.’

To hear the views of the following organizations on the subject 'Strengthening Legal Education in view of Emerging Challenges before the Legal Profession':- (i) University Grants Commission (UGC); and (ii) National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Rural Development on the subject Review of performance of National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA) w.r.t. implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) on the subject ‘Sugar Industry in India – A Review’ with specific reference to ‘Ethanol Blended Petrol (EPB) Programme’.

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) on the subject ‘Sugar Industry in India – A Review’ with specific reference to ‘Ethanol Blended Petrol (EPB) Programme’.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on the subject "Implementation of Ayushman Bharat".

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Rural Development, Non-Government Organizations, experts and other stakeholders on ‘Wage rates’ under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

Briefing by representatives of the Ministry of Power, Central Electricity Authority, NTPC Limited, Damodar Valley Corporation and NLC India Limited on the subject ‘Bio-Energy and Waste to Energy - Recovery of Energy from Urban, Industrial and Agricultural Wastes/Residues and role of Urban Local Bodies in Energy Management’.

Evidence of the representatives of Engineers India Limited (EIL) in connection with horizontal examination of the subject Review of Performance of Petroleum & Natural Gas Sector CPSUs.

Briefing by representatives of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas/PSUs in connection with examination of the subject "Steps taken to reduce Import Dependence of Crude Oil-Measures to promote Energy Efficiency and Conservation".

Oral Evidence of the Representatives of the State Fisheries Department in connection with examination of The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023:- STATE FISHERIES DEPARTMENTS i). Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Tamil Nadu ii). Department of Fisheries, Andhra Pradesh iii). Directorate of Fisheries, Odisha iv). Department of Fisheries, West Bengal v). Directorate of Fisheries, Gujarat vi). Directorate of Fisheries, Maharashtra vii). Directorate of Fisheries, Goa viii). Directorate of Fisheries, Karnataka ix). Directorate of Fisheries, Kerala.

To hear views of the Representatives (Non-Official) of the Organizations/ Associations/ Stakeholders and Domain Experts in connection with examination of The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 : ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANISATIONS i). All India Shrimp Hatcheries Association, Andhra Pradesh ii). Society of Aquaculture Professionals (SAP), Andhra Pradesh iii). MPEDA - Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture, Tamil Nadu STAKEHOLDERS i). M/s. Anandha Group, Andhra Pradesh ii). M/s. Geekay Hatcheries, Tamil Nadu iii). Odisha State Farmers Association, Bhubaneswar, Odisha iv). M/s. NRG Feeds, West Bengal DOMAIN EXPERTS i). Dr. S. Ravichandran, Former Member Secretary, Coastal Aquaculture Authority ii). Dr. M. Jayanthi, Principal Scientist, ICAR - CIBA.

Briefing by representatives of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare on the subject ‘Bio-Energy and Waste to Energy - Recovery of Energy from Urban, Industrial and Agricultural Wastes/Residues and role of Urban Local Bodies in Energy Management’.