To further undertake clause-by-clause consideration of “The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019” and to consider and adopt the draft Report of the Committee on the Bill.

Discussion with the representatives of the Power Generating CPSUs on the subject Review of Power Tariff Policy – Need for uniformity in tariff structure across the country.

To hear the views of the representatives of ‘Agewell Foundation’ and ‘Tata Trusts’ on "The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019" and Oral 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".

to have a briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of P&NG/PSUs on the subject "International Cooperation in Petroleum Sector with specific reference to ONGC, OVL & GAIL".

Consideration and adoption of the following Draft Action Taken Reports on: (i) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 47th Report on Implementation of District Mineral Foundation and Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana pertaining to the Ministry of Mines; (ii) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 3rd, 4th and 5th Report on Demands for Grants (2019-20) pertaining to the Ministries of Coal, Mines and Steel; (iii) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 6th, 7th and 8th Report on Demands for Grants (2020-21) pertaining to the Ministries of Coal, Mines and Steel; and (iv) Briefing with the representatives of the Ministries of Mines and Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Expediting and Simplifying the Environment and Forest Clearance Process for Mining Projects.

1. To take oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Communications (Department of Telecommunications), Ministry of Home Affairs and the representatives of the State of Bihar, UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT of NCT of Delhi on the subject Suspension of Telecom Services/Internet and its impact 2.To hear the views of the representatives of News Broadcasters Association, Press Council of India and Prasar Bharati on the subject Ethical Standards in Media Coverage 3.Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on the subject Ethical Standards in Media Coverage

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Textiles on the Subject `Challenges and Opportunities - Indian Textile Industry`.

Oral evidence by the representatives of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019.

Members are informed that the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resource Development would undertake a local study visit to the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi on Monday, the 31st August, 2020 for a demonstration and assessment of the technologies being used currently and other emerging technologies namely augmented reality, virtual reality, block-chain technology and other related technologies to help the teachers and students to connect in the background of COVID-19 pandemic. 2. The Committee will assemble in Committee Room A, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, the 31st August, 2020 and thereafter proceed for IIT, Delhi. 3. Members are requested to make it convenient to join for the aforesaid visit.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Consumer Affairs) on the Subject `Social Security and Welfare Measures for Inter-State Migrant, Unorganized and Informal Sector Workers`.

Further oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Textiles on the subject "Failure to implement scheme objectives on disbursement of capital subsidy (Para 20.1)" based on Chapter XX of C&AG Report No. 12 of 2017, followed by; Consideration and Adoption of the Draft Reports on Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/Recommendations of the Committee contained in their 105th, 112th, 123rd, 124th and 131st Reports (Sixteenth Lok Sabha), respectively, on the following subjects: a) “Creation of Tourist Infrastructure in Andaman and Nicobar Islands”; b) “Incorrect Adoption of Exchange Rate And Undue Benefit to the Service Provider”; c) “Ineffective Monitoring By APEDA"; d) “Delay in Commissioning of CCTV Surveillance System”, “Irregular Leave Travel Concession Claims” and “Idling of Servers and Software and Avoidable Expenditure on Rent of Hired Servers”; and e) “Avoidable Procurement of a Mobile Nitrogen Gas Generator Plant, infructuous procurement of material, development of integrated aerostat surveillance system and irregular expenditure on construction of vehicle testing ground”.

To hear the views of Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises on the subject 'Attracting investment in post-Covid Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for India'.

Consideration and adoption of the draft report on “Implementation of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006” based on Report No. 37 of 2017.

To prioritize the subjects pertaining to the Ministry of Communications and Ministry of Railways.

Briefing by the representatives of National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) in connection with its comprehensive examination.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministries of External Affairs, Home Affairs, Finance (Department of Revenue), Electronics & Information Technology and Law and Justice (Department of Legal Affairs and Legislative Department) on the subject ‘India and International Law, including its Extradition Treaties with foreign countries, asylum issues, international cyber-security and issues of financial crimes’.

To hear the views of representatives of Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on the subject 'Attracting investment in post-Covid Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for India'.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministries of External Affairs, Education, Commerce and Industry, Information & Broadcasting and NITI Aayog on the subject ‘India’s soft power and Cultural Diplomacy: Prospects & Limitations.’

Oral evidence by the representatives of NASSCOM.

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Co-Operation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Production and Availability of Certified Seeds in the Country".