Oral evidence of the representatives of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on the subject Corporate Governance in India - Issues and Challenges

To hear the views of the representatives of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and Twitter on the subject Safeguarding citizens rights on social/online news media platforms

consideration and adoption of draft report on subject Prices of Drugs with special reference to Drug Price Control Order 2013 and Draft Action Taken Report on subject Promotion and Co-ordination of Basic Applied and other Research in areas related to Pharmaceutical Sector both pertaining to Department of Pharmaceuticals.

Consideration and adoption of draft Report on the subject Provision of all weather road connectivity under Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and other agencies up to International borders as well as the strategic areas including approach roads- An appraisal.

Briefing on Impact of MGNREGA on employment and empowerment of rural population pertaining to the Ministry of Rural Development (Department of Rural Development).

To consider and adopt the draft 324th report of the Committee on "Status of Forests in India".

To hear the views of the representatives of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and Twitter on the subject Safeguarding citizens rights on social/online news media platforms

Consideration and adoption of draft Reports.

To consider and adopt certain draft Reports of the Committee.

Briefing by the representatives of Infomerics Rating on the subject Strengthening of the Credit Rating Framework in the country Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) on the subject Strengthening of the Credit Rating Framework in the country. Consideration and adoption of draft Reports

For consideration and adoption of the draft Report of the Select Committee on the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2018.

(i) Consideration and adoption of Draft Reports. (ii) Briefing on the subject ‘Safety Measures in Railway Operations’ by the representatives of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board).

To hear the views of the representatives of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited and the Department of Telecommunications on Issues concerning call drops.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) and Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on the Subject `Guidelines, Monitoring, Rating and Regulatory System, Status of Investment in Bonds and such Instruments - (Example of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) by PF Funds, Pension Funds`.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry External Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs on `Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/Recommendations contained in the Fortieth Report on `Overseas Employment of Women Workers including Nurses and Maids issues and Regulatory Framework`.

Briefing by the representatives of State Government of Odisha on the subject Central assistance for Disaster Management and Relief in view of recent cyclone in Odisha. Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, National Disaster Management Authority , Indian Space Resource Organisation , Indian Meteorological Department, Geological Survey of India , Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd., Central Water Commission , The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. and New India Assurance Company Ltd. on the subject Central assistance for Disaster Management and Relief with particular reference to recent floods / cyclone in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Clause-by-clause consideration of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2018

Meeting of the Committee on ST, EF scheduled to be held on 30th January, 2019 has been postponed. Fresh date for the next meeting of the Committee will be intimated in due course.

To have briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of P&NG/PSUs on "A Review of Performance of IOCL and HPCL Refineries in connection with the examination of the subject Oil Refineries - A Review".

To hear the views of the representatives of (i) The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM), (ii) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI); (iii) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII); and (iv) All India Food Processors' Association (AIFPA) on the subject 'Export of Organic Products: Challenges and Opportunities'.