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.

A. Consideration and Adoption of Draft Reports on the following Subjects: i) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana An Evaluation and ii) Status of Veterinary Services and Availability of Animal Vaccine in the Country.

B. Oral Evidence of the Representatives (Non Official) of the following Organizations/Associations in connection with examination of "The Pesticide Management Bill, 2020": i) Bhartiya Krishak Samaj; ii)Bhartiya Kishan Sangh; iii)Biological Agri Solutions Association of India; and iv) Crop Care Federation of India.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Defence on the subject -Assessment of the major Research & Development initiatives including by way of private participation leading to innovation and import substitution during the last ten years.

Evidence of representatives of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) on the subject - Financial Constraints in Renewable Energy Sector.

Hearing of views of Experts on the subject Strengthening RBIs regulatory and operational capabilities and its supervision of the Financial System - RBIs evolving role in the economy.

Consideration and adoption of the following draft Reports of the Committee (i) 23rd Report on ‘Assessment of Scheme for Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (SIPDA) of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities)(ii) 24th Report on Action taken by the Government on the observations/recommendations contained in the 64th Report of the Committee on “Assessment of the working of Scheme of Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCA to SCSP)” of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Department of Social Justice and Empowerment); and (iii) 25th Report on Action taken by the Government on the observations/recommendations contained in the 22nd Report of the Committee on “Demands for Grants 2021-22) of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the subject ‘Augmenting Infrastructure Facilities to Boost Exports’.

To hear the views of Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the representatives of Human Hair Hair Products Manufacturers and Exporters Association of India on the subject 'Export of Human Hair'.

Consideration and adoption of Draft Reports 327th, 328th, 329th, 330th.

Consideration and adoption of the following Draft Reports: (i) Safety Management and Practices in Steel PSUs pertaining to the Ministry of Steel; (ii) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 16th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on Demands for Grants (2021-22) pertaining to the Ministry of Coal; (iii) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 17th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on Demands for Grants (2021-22) pertaining to the Ministry of Mines; (iv) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 18th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on Demands for Grants (2021-22) pertaining to the Ministry of Steel; (v) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 19th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on the subject Coal Conservation and Development of Infrastructure for Transportation of Coal Across the Country pertaining to the Ministry of Coal; and (vi) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 20th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on the subject Development of Leased Out Iron Ore Mines and Optimum Capacity Utilization pertaining to the Ministry of Steel.

To hear the views of State Governments of Gujarat, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh on the subject ‘Police - Training, Modernization and Reforms’.

Consideration and adoption of three draft Reports of the Committee on the following subjects: i. Development of Coal Block allocated to Power Sector Companies. ii. Delay in execution/completion of Power Projects by Power Sector Companies. iii. Tidal Power Development in India.

Consideration and adoption of the following Reports: (i) Draft Action Taken Report on ‘DFG (2021-22) of MoPNG’ on the recommendations contained in 5th Report (17th Lok Sabha) of the Committee; and (ii) Draft Report on the subject ‘Allotment of Retail Outlets and LPG Distributorships’.

To hear the views of State Governments of Gujarat, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh on the subject ‘Police - Training, Modernization and Reforms’

Consideration and adoption of the following (i) Draft Report on Implementation of Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 (ii) Draft Action Taken Report on Fifth Report (17th Lok Sabha) on Demands for Grants (2021-22) of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. and Briefing by the representatives of (i) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (ii) Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (GMRCL) (iii) Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MPMRCL) (iv) Patna Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (PMRCL) and, (v) RITES Ltd, on the subject Implementation of various Metro Projects and available alternatives.

To hear the Stakeholders associated with the Electric Vehicle Industry viz., Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers(SIAM), Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India(ACMA), Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles(SMEV) and TriGreen in connection with the examination of the subject "Electric & Hybrid Mobility - Prospects and Challenges in Automobile Industry".

Consideration and adoption of Drafts Reports on:(i) Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) (ii) Action Taken on the Recommendations contained in the Thirteenth Report on Demands for Grants (2021-22) pertaining to Department of Rural Development (Ministry of Rural Development) (iii) Action Taken on the Recommendations contained in the Fourteenth Report on Demands for Grants (2021-22) pertaining to the Department of Land Resources (Ministry of Rural Development) and (iv) Action Taken on the Recommendations contained in the Fifteenth Report on Demands for Grants(2021-22)pertaining to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

(i) Oral evidence by the representatives of the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation) in connection with examination of ‘Implementation of ‘Namami Gange Programme in the States of Bihar, UP and West Bengal’. (ii) Consideration and adoption of the draft Report on ‘Flood Management in the country including International Water Treaties in the field of water resource management with particular reference to Treaty / Agreement entered into with China, Pakistan and Bhutan’.

Consideration and adoption of the following draft Reports:- (i) Report on the subject 'Promotion of Infrastructure in India’s Maritime Sector'; and (ii) Report on ‘Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its 289th Report on the Demands for Grants (2021-22) of Ministry of Culture’.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the subject Augmenting Infrastructure Facilities to Boost Exports.