Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Minority Affairs on their Demands for Grants (2023-24).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on their Demands for Grants (2023-24).

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry.

Consideration and examination of Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

To hear the views of representatives of (i) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII); (ii) PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and (iii) Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on DFG (2023-24) pertaining to Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 04.00 P.M.- To hear the views of Secretary, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry on DFG (2023-24) of the Department.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment) on their Demands for Grants (2023-24).

Consideration and examination of Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministries of Home Affairs and Development of North Eastern Region :- (i)Presentation of the Home Secretary on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry of Home Affairs pertaining to Delhi Police, UTs of Delhi, Puducherry, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu followed by discussion thereon. (ii)Presentation of the Home Secretary on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry of Home Affairs pertaining to UTs of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Chandigarh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands followed by discussion thereon.

Further oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Culture on the subject, “Schemes for Promotion and Preservation of Cultural Heritage (Para 6.1), Poor cash management and irregular parking of funds outside Government Account (Para 6.2), Excess contribution to Employees’ Provident Fund (Para 6.3) and Avoidable payment on electricity charges (Para 6.4)” based on Chapter VI of C&AG Report No. 4 of 2018.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment) on their Demands for Grants (2023-24).

Further Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Railways on the subject ‘Railway Land Encroachment and its Financial Implications’.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry. 3:00 PM To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry.

Further oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Culture on the subject, “Schemes for Promotion and Preservation of Cultural Heritage (Para 6.1), Poor cash management and irregular parking of funds outside Government Account (Para 6.2), Excess contribution to Employees’ Provident Fund (Para 6.3) and Avoidable payment on electricity charges (Para 6.4)” based on Chapter VI of C&AG Report No. 4 of 2018.

Consideration and examination of Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministries of Home Affairs and Development of North Eastern Region :- (i)Presentation of the Home Secretary on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of Ministry of Home Affairs, followed by discussion thereon. (ii)Presentation of the Home Secretary on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry of Home Affairs pertaining to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs), followed by discussion thereon.

To consider the Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministries/Departments within the purview of the Committee.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Demands for Grants (2023-24) pertaining to the Department of Pharmaceuticals.

1100 hrs to 1300 hrs-Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Communications (Department of Telecommunications) on Demands for Grants (2023-24). 1430 hrs onwards-Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Communications (Department of Posts) on Demands for Grants (2023-24).

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry. 3:00 PM To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Culture on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Demands for Grants (2023-24) pertaining to the Department of Fertilizers.

To consider the Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministries/Departments within the purview of the Committee.

1100 hrs to 1300 hrs-Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Demands for Grants (2023-24). 1430 hrs onwards-Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Demands for Grants (2023-24).