Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries on the subject “Initiatives taken in the Food Processing Sector under ‘Make in India’ Program”

Consideration of Memorandum No.1 regarding Selection of Subjects for examination by the Committee during the year 2025-26.

To consider the subject “Measures to Revive Sick Industrial Units - A case study of Heavy Engineering Corporation, Ranchi”.

(i) Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology on the subject “Management of Projects under Medical biotechnology Programme" based on Para 3.1 of C&AG Report 21 of 2022 and (ii) Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research” on the subject “Irregular grant of incentives and allowances” based on Para 4.1 of C&AG Report 21 of 2022.

Briefing by the representatives of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on the Subject 'Review of need and progress of metro in various cities.

To hear the Registrar, Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) and the Additional Member (Commercial), Railway Board, on the functioning of the Railway Claims Tribunal in connection with the subject “Review of Functioning of the Tribunal System in the Country.”

Examination of the Income-Tax Bill, 2025

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Food and Public Distribution) on the subject ‘Storage of foodgrains: Existing infrastructure and future strategy’ vis-à-vis procurement of food grains.

Briefing by the representatives of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals on the subject “Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemical Investment Regions (PCPIR)”.

Briefing by the representatives of the Department of Pharmaceuticals on the subject “Inclusive growth of the Pharmaceutical Industry with stringent quality control and safety standards while also promoting the use of indigenous/traditional medicines and medical practices.”

Examination of the Subject- ‘Review of the performance of schemes/ projects under Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) implemented by Public and Private Sector’- to have a briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Communications (Department of Telecommunications), DBN, BSNL, PGCIL, RAILTEL, BHARTI AIRTEL, RJIL and CSC E- Governance Services India Limited.

Briefing by the representatives of the Department of Pharmaceuticals on the subject “Self-sufficiency in production and availability of Active Pharmaceutical ingredients (API) through various initiatives including Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI)”.

Briefing by the representatives of the Department of Fertilizers on the subject “Evaluation and monitoring of Fertilizer Subsidy Schemes as well as Fertilizer Innovation Schemes”.

Oral evidence of the Chief Economic Adviser on the subject ‘Roadmap for Indian economic growth in light of global economic and geopolitical circumstances’.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on the subject ‘Review of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) in light of revised guidelines’.

To hear Secretary, Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Review of governance and functioning of National Sports Federations, and relationship between National Sports Federations and Department of Sports; and Review of functioning and performance of Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Khelo India.

Oral evidence of Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) on the Income Tax Bill, 2025

Briefing by the representatives of Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation) - CWC/CGWB and Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change - NTCA on the Subject ‘Water management in Forest Areas, Tiger Reserves and Sanctuaries’.

Briefing by stakeholders in the Private Sector on the subject ‘Roadmap for achievement of 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based Energy Resources by 2030’.

Oral evidence of Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) on the Income Tax Bill, 2025