Evidence of the representatives of the Ministries of External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change on the subject ‘India’s Position in the Ongoing Climate Change Negotiations’.

To hear the representatives of Ministries of Defence and Home Affairs alongwith representatives of CISF on the subject 'Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues Pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports'.

1100 hours to 1130 hours-Presentation on Digital Sansad by Computer (HW & SW) Management Branch (Software unit) 1130 hours onwards-Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Communications (Department of Posts) on the subject Department of Posts-Initiatives and Challenges.

(i) 3:00 PM - To hear representatives of Department of Legal Affairs (Ministry of Law and Justice) on the subject 'Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues Pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports'. (ii) 3:30 PM - To hear representatives of Ministries of External Affairs, Home Affairs and Department of Legal Affairs (Ministry of Law and Justice) on the subject' Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities and the Challenges of Retrieving and Safeguarding Our Tangible Cultural Heritage'.

Briefing by the representatives of the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on the subjects:- (i) Planning for fertilizers production and Import Policy on fertilizers including GST and import duty thereon (Further Briefing). (ii) Fertilizer Subsidy Policy and Pricing matters including need to continue Urea Subsidy Scheme.

To take oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on the subject ‘Schemes for Educational and Economic Empowerment of Tribals’.

To take oral evidence of representatives of the Ministry of P&NG/PSUs on the subject “Review of Policy on Import of Crude Oil”.

1100 hours to 1130 hours-Presentation on Digital Sansad by Computer (HW & SW) Management Branch (Software unit) 1130 hours onwards-Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Communications (Department of Posts) on the subject Department of Posts-Initiatives and Challenges.

Briefing by Audit on the following Subjects allocated to Sub-Committee - I:- (i) “Implementation of USOF project (phase – I) to provide mobile services in areas affected by Left Wing Extremism” based on Chapter II (Para 2.1) of C&AG Report No. 3 of 2021; and (ii) “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.

04.15 P.M.-To hear the views of Dr. Mahendra P. Lama, Professor, Centre for South Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University on the subject ‘Development of Trade and Industries in North Eastern Region’. 04.45 P.M.-To hear the views of representatives of North East Development Foundation (NEDF); Shri Bajrang Lohia, Managing Director, Lohia Group of Companies; and Shri Karan Sharma, Chairman, Arunachal Pradesh Power Corporation Pvt. Ltd. on the subject ‘Development of Trade and Industries in North Eastern Region’.

(i) To consider and adopt the following draft Action Taken Reports on:- a) 317th Report on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways; and b) 318th Report on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of Ministry of Tourism. (ii) To hear the representatives of Department of Revenue (Ministry of Finance), and Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC); Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI); and Director of Enforcement, Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the subject ‘Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities and the challenges of retrieving and safeguarding our Tangible Cultural Heritage’.

To hear the views of Ministry of Home Affairs and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on ‘Functioning of CISF’ under the subject ‘Challenges to Internal Security and India’s Preparedness'.

To hear the views of Secretary, Department of Justice on the following issues under the subject 'Judicial Processes and their reform':- (i) Social Diversity in the appointment of Judges in the High Courts and Supreme Court ; (ii) Feasibility of Regional Benches of Supreme Court ; and (iii) Exploring the possibilities of increasing the retirement age of High Court and Supreme Court Judges.

Briefing by the representatives of the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on the subject, ‘Planning for fertilizers production and Import Policy on fertilizers including GST and import duty thereon’.

(i) Presentation by the Secretariat on the agenda item for discussion. (ii) Briefing by the representatives of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) Limited in connection with examination of the subject Review of Performance of Power Sector CPSUs.

To transact the following legislative business:- (I) Consideration and adoption of the following Reports of the Committee:- (i) 124th Report on Action taken on 114th Report of the Committee on Demand for Grants (2022-23) pertaining to the Legislative Department; and (ii) 125th Report on Action Taken on 115th Report of the Committee on Demand for Grants (2022-23) pertaining to the Department of Legal Affairs. (II) To hear the representatives of the Central Armed Police Forces (ITBP, SSB, BSF, AR, CRPF and CISF) on the subject ‘Functioning of Recruitment organizations’.

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) on the Subject Spread of Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle in the Country and issues related therewith.

To hear the Chairman, Association of Private Airport Operators (APAO) and the Chief Executive Officer, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on the subject ‘Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports’.

To hear the views of Secretaries, Department of Health Research, Department of Biotechnology and Ministry of Ayush on the subject 'Implementation of Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan'.

To consider Draft Action Taken Reports (ATRs).