Local Study Visit to National Gallery of Modern Art and Kathak Kendra

Briefing by the representatives of (i) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (ii) Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (JMRCL) (iii) Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) (iv) Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) and (v) Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MAHA METRO) - Pune & Nagpur Metro Rail Projects, on the subject Implementation of various Metro Projects and available alternatives.

Briefing by Audit on the following subjects allocated to the Sub Committee–IV (Finance) for examination: (i) "Assessment of Assessees in Entertainment Sector" based on C&AG Report No. 1 of 2019; (ii) Exemption without verification of supporting documents"; "Incorrect reflection of agricultural income in ITD Database"; "Status of Verification by the Department" and "Compliance issues - Mistakes in Assessments" based on Paras 5.9.2, 5.9.3, 5.9.4 and 5.9.5 of C&AG Report No. 9 of 2019 respectively; and (iii) "Levy of Anti -Dumping Duty (ADD) on imports" based on Chapter III of C&AG Report No. 17 of 2019.

To consider and adopt the Draft 164th Report on ‘Augmenting Infrastructure Facilities to Boost Exports’.

Briefing by Audit on the following subjects allocated to the Sub Committee – III (Railways, Communications, Jal Shakti & External Affairs ) for examination: (i) "Performance Audit on Spectrum Management in DoT" based on Para 2.1 of C&AG Report No. 21 of 2018; (ii) "Construction and Utilization of Limited Height Subway (LHS)" based on Para 3.1 of C&AG Report No. 19 of 2019; and (iii) "Loss of revenue due to irregular tax exemption- South Asian University" based on Para 5.2 of C&AG Report No. 2 of 2021

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on the subject “Mineral Exploration Activities in North Eastern States and its overall impact on development of the region”.

Briefing by Audit on the following subjects allocated to the Sub Committee – II (Defence) for examination: (i) "Delay in production of electronically upgraded 155mm/45 Calibre Gun System “DHANUSH" based on Para 3.4 of C&AG Report No. 13 of 2018; (ii) "Upgradation of Medium Lift Helicopter" based on Para 2.2 of C&AG Report No. 12 of 2020; and (iii) "Irregularity in purchase of aero engines for UAVs" based on Para 2.1 of C&AG Report No. 12 of 2020.

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Rural Development (Department of Rural Development) on the subject Critical Evaluation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

Briefing by the Representatives of Ministries of External Affairs and Home Affairs on the subject -Countering Global Terrorism at Regional and International Level.

Briefing by Audit on the following subjects allocated to the Sub Committee - I (Civil) for examination: (i) "Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna" based on C&AG Report No. 14 of 2019; (ii) "Generation and Distribution of Power in Lakshadweep Islands" based on Para 2.13 of C&AG Report No. 8 of 2017; and (iii) "Non-deduction of Tax at Source" based on Para 10.1 of C&AG Report No. 2 of 2021.

Briefing by Audit on the following subjects allocated to the Sub Committee–IV (Finance) for examination: (i) "Assessment of Assessees in Entertainment Sector (DT)" based on C&AG Report No. 1 of 2019; (ii) Exemption without verification of supporting documents"; "Incorrect reflection of agricultural income in ITD Database"; "Status of Verification by the Department" and "Compliance issues - Mistakes in Assessments" based on Paras 5.9.2, 5.9.3, 5.9.4 and 5.9.5 of C&AG Report No. 9 of 2019 respectively; and (iii) "Levy of Anti -Dumping Duty (ADD) on imports" based on Chapter III of C&AG Report No. 17 of 2019.

To chalk out the future programme of the Committee.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on Review of the functioning of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS).

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities) on Review of the functioning of National Institutes established for different types of disabilities.

i. Further evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on the subject ‘Review of progress of all AIIMS’ ii. To discuss upcoming Study Visit of the Committee.

Oral Evidence of the Representatives (Non-Official) of the following Organizations/Associations in connection with examination of "The Pesticide Management Bill, 2020":- i) Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI); and ii) PRS Legislative Research.

A) Oral Evidence of the following Experts in connection with examination of The Pesticide Management Bill, 2020:- i) Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE; ii) Dr. J. Alice R.P. Sujeetha, Director, NIPHM; and iii) Dr. Anupama, Head of Department Division of Agro Chemicals, IARI. B) Oral Evidence of the following Non-Official Witnesses in connection with examination of The Pesticide Management Bill, 2020:- i) P J Mathew, Former Scientist; and ii) Representatives of PRS Legislative Research.

Local study visit to the Kathak Kendra and National Gallery of Modern Art on Tuesday, the 24th August, 2021 for discussion and on-the-spot assessment of the steps being taken for the promotion of Performing Art Education.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation) on ‘Flood control and management in the States of Bihar, UP and West Bengal’.

(i) 11:00 AM Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Stakeholders of the Tourism & Hospitality Sectors on 'Distress in Tourism and Hospitality Sectors due to COVID-19 pandemic'.

(ii) 2:30 P.M. Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation; Secretary, Ministry of Culture; Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; Secretary, Ministry of Tourism; Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas; Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety; Chairman, Railway Board and General Managers of Northern Railway; North Western Railway; North Central Railway; East Central Railway; Western Railway ; Director General, Indian Coast Guard; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs; and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence on 'Issues related to Safety in respective Sectors'.