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 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.

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

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.

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 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 take oral evidence of representatives of the Ministry/PSUs on “Demands for Grants (2023-24)” of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

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 Chemicals and Petrochemicals.

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

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).

To elicit views of the representatives of following organizations on Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022: 1. NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. 2. NAFCARD -National Cooperative Agriculture & Rural Development Banks Federation Ltd. 3. NCDC - National Cooperative Development Corporation. 4. NCCF - National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India.

(i) Oral evidence by the representatives of Ministry of Home Affairs [National Cybercrime Training Centre (NCTC)], Ministry of Finance (Departments of Financial Services and Revenue) and Reserve Bank of India on the subject ‘Cyber security and rising incidence of cyber/white collar crimes’. (ii) Meeting with the delegation of Members of Budget Committee of the German Bundestag (The National Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany), led by Prof. Dr. Helge Braun, Chairman of the Committee.

To elicit views of the representatives of following organizations on Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022: 1. NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. 2. NAFCARD -National Cooperative Agriculture & Rural Development Banks Federation Ltd. 3. NCDC - National Cooperative Development Corporation. 4. NCCF - National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India.

Oral Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj regarding Examination of Demands for Grants (2023-24) pertaining to Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

Oral hearing of representatives of the Ministry of Power, Grid Controller of India Limited, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and PTC India Limited on the provisions of the ‘Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022’.