To hear views of the Representatives (Non-Official) of the Organizations/ Associations/ Stakeholders and Domain Experts in connection with examination of The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 : ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANISATIONS i). All India Shrimp Hatcheries Association, Andhra Pradesh ii). Society of Aquaculture Professionals (SAP), Andhra Pradesh iii). MPEDA - Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture, Tamil Nadu STAKEHOLDERS i). M/s. Anandha Group, Andhra Pradesh ii). M/s. Geekay Hatcheries, Tamil Nadu iii). Odisha State Farmers Association, Bhubaneswar, Odisha iv). M/s. NRG Feeds, West Bengal DOMAIN EXPERTS i). Dr. S. Ravichandran, Former Member Secretary, Coastal Aquaculture Authority ii). Dr. M. Jayanthi, Principal Scientist, ICAR - CIBA.

Oral Evidence of the Representatives of the State Fisheries Department in connection with examination of The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023:- STATE FISHERIES DEPARTMENTS i). Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Tamil Nadu ii). Department of Fisheries, Andhra Pradesh iii). Directorate of Fisheries, Odisha iv). Department of Fisheries, West Bengal v). Directorate of Fisheries, Gujarat vi). Directorate of Fisheries, Maharashtra vii). Directorate of Fisheries, Goa viii). Directorate of Fisheries, Karnataka ix). Directorate of Fisheries, Kerala.

Briefing in connection with examination of The Costal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 by the Representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries) and Ministry of Law and Justice.

Consideration and Adoption of the Draft Reports pertaining to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries), (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying), Ministry of Food Processing Industries, and the Ministry of Cooperation.

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2023-24).

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2023-24).

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Cooperation in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2023-24).

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2023-24).

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2023-24).

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2023-24).

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject ‘Promotion of Climate Resilient Farming’.

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject ‘Promotion of Climate Resilient Farming’.

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.

(A) Consideration and Adoption of the following: (i) Five Draft Action Taken Reports on the Action Taken by the Government on the Observations / Recommendations contained in the Reports on Demands for Grants (2022-23) pertaining to Ministries / Departments under the purview of the Committee; (ii) Draft Action Taken Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Observations / Recommendations contained in the Thirtieth Report of the Committee on the Subject Status of Veterinary Services and Availability of Animal Vaccine in the Country pertaining to Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying); and (B) Evidence of the Representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries) in connection with Examination of the Subject Employment Generation and Revenue Earning Potential of Fisheries Sector.

Consideration and Adoption of Draft Memorandum No. 1 regarding Selection of Subjects for Examination during the year 2022-23.

Evidence of the Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) in connection with Examination of the Subject Research and Development in Farm Mechanisation for Small and Marginal Farmers in the Country.

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) in connection with Examination of the Subject Research and Development in Farm Mechanisation for Small and Marginal Farmers in the Country.

(A) Consideration and Adoption of following Draft Reports: (i) Draft Action Taken Report on Action Taken by the Government on Observations/ Recommendations contained in the Twenty Ninth Report on the Subject "Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana An Evaluation" pertaining to Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) ; and (ii) Draft Action Taken Report on Action Taken by the Government on Observations/ Recommendations contained in the Forty first Report on "Demands for Grants (2022 23)" pertaining to Ministry of Food Processing Industries. (B) Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with Examination of the Subject "Scheme for Creation/Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities An Evaluation".

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries) in connection with Examination of the Subject Employment Generation and Revenue Earning Potential of Fisheries Sector.

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) in connection with Examination of the Subject "Role of National Dairy Development Board for Protection and Development of Indigenous Cattle Breeds".

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) in connection with Examination of the Subject "Role of National Dairy Development Board for Protection and Development of Indigenous Cattle Breeds".

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries) in connection with Examination of the Subject "Employment Generation and Revenue Earning Potential of Fisheries Sector".

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with Examination of the Subject "Scheme for Creation/Expansion of Food Processing and Preservative Capacities - An Evaluation".

Evidence of the Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) in connection with Examination of the Subject "Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) - An Appraisal".

Evidence of the Representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) in connection with Examination of the Subject Doubling of Farmers Income by 2022.

Evidence by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) in connection with Examination of the Subject "Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) - An Appraisal"

Briefing by the Representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) in connection with Examination of the Subject "Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) - An Appraisal".

Consideration and Adoption of following Draft Reports: (i) Draft Report on "Demands for Grants (2022-23)" - Demand No.1 pertaining to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare), (ii) Draft Report on "Demands for Grants (2022-23)" - Demand No. 2 pertaining to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education), (iii) Draft Report on "Demands for Grants (2022-23)" - Demand No. 43 pertaining to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries), (iv) Draft Report on "Demands for Grants (2022-23)" - Demand No. 44 pertaining to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying), (v) Draft Report on "Demands for Grants (2022-23)" - Demand No. 45 pertaining to the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, and (vi) Draft Report on "Demands for Grants (2022-23)" - Demand No. 16 pertaining to the Ministry of Cooperation.

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants(2022-23).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying(Department of Fisheries) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2022-23).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2022-23).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants(2022-23).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Cooperation in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2022-23).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants(2022-23).

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) in connection with Examination of the Subject "Doubling of Farmers Income by 2022".

Consideration and Adoption of Draft Report on "The Pesticide Management Bill, 2020" pertaining to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare)

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) in connection with Examination of the Subject "Doubling of Farmers Income by 2022".

A) Oral Evidence of the Representatives (Non-Official) of the following Organizations/Associations in connection with examination of The Pesticide Management Bill, 2020:- i) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI); and ii) Centre for Economic Policy Research. B) Oral Evidence of the Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) in connection with examination of The Pesticide Management Bill, 2020

Consideration and Adoption of Draft Memorandum No.1 regarding Selection of Subjects for Examination during the year 2021-22.

A) Oral Evidence of the following Experts in connection with examination of The Pesticide Management Bill, 2020:- i) Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE; ii) Dr. J. Alice R.P. Sujeetha, Director, NIPHM; and iii) Dr. Anupama, Head of Department Division of Agro Chemicals, IARI. B) Oral Evidence of the following Non-Official Witnesses in connection with examination of The Pesticide Management Bill, 2020:- i) P J Mathew, Former Scientist; and ii) Representatives of PRS Legislative Research.

Oral Evidence of the Representatives (Non-Official) of the following Organizations/Associations in connection with examination of "The Pesticide Management Bill, 2020":- i) Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI); and ii) PRS Legislative Research.

A. Consideration and Adoption of Draft Reports on the following Subjects: i) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana An Evaluation and ii) Status of Veterinary Services and Availability of Animal Vaccine in the Country.

B. Oral Evidence of the Representatives (Non Official) of the following Organizations/Associations in connection with examination of "The Pesticide Management Bill, 2020": i) Bhartiya Krishak Samaj; ii)Bhartiya Kishan Sangh; iii)Biological Agri Solutions Association of India; and iv) Crop Care Federation of India.

Oral Evidence of the Representatives (Non-Official) of the following Organizations/Associations in connection with examination of The Pesticide Management Bill, 2020:- i) ASHA Kisan Swaraj; ii) Confederation of NGOs of Rural India (CNRI); iii) ASSOCHAM; and iv) CropLife India

Consideration and Adoption of following Draft Reports: (i) Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2021-22) pertaining to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) (ii) Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2021-22) pertaining to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2021-22).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2021-22).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2021-22).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2021-22).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2021-22).

Consideration and Adoption of Draft Action Taken Reports on Demands for Grants (2019-20) and (2020-21) pertaining to Ministries under the purview of the Committee.

(i) Consideration and Adoption of Draft Reports. (ii) Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) in connection with the Examination of the Subject "Status of Veterinary Services and Availability of Animal Vaccine in the Country".

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) in connection with the Examination of the Subject "Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana - An Evaluation"

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) in connection with the Examination of the Subject "Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana - An Evaluation".

Consideration and Adoption of Memorandum No.1 regarding Selection of Subjects for Examination during the year 2020-21.

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Co-Operation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Production and Availability of Certified Seeds in the Country".

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) on the Subject "Ensuring Quality of Milk and Consumer Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Dairy Sector".

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries) in connection with the examination of the Subject "Implementation of National Scheme on Welfare of Fishermen - An Evaluation"

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Locust attacks in the Country and Steps Taken to deal with this menace".

Consideration and Adoption of Draft Reports on Demands for Grants (2020-21) of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Department of Fisheries) and Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

Evidence of the Representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2020-21).

Evidence of the Representatives of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2020-21).

Evidence of the Representatives of Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2020-21).

Evidence of the Representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2020-21).

Evidence of the Representatives of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2020-21).

Briefing by representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries) in connection with the examination of the Subject "Implementation of National Scheme on Welfare of Fishermen - An Evaluation"

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare in connection with the Examination of the Subject "Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana - An Evaluation"

Consideration and Adoption of Draft Reports.

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with – examination of "The National Institutes of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2019."

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2019-20).

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2019-20).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2019-20).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2019-20).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2019-20).

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Ministry of Food Processing Industries on the Schemes being implemented by the Department.

Consideration of Memorandum No.1 regarding Selection of Subjects for Examination during 2019-20.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries on "The National Institutes of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2019"

Evidence by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject"Participation of Farmers in Formulation, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of Schemes for the Agriculture Sector in the Country "

Consideration and Adoption of Following Draft Reports:(i) Draft Report on the Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/Recommendations contained in the Fifty Third Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture on the Subject "Scheme on Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture - An Analysis" of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry Dairying and Fisheries)(ii) Draft Report on the Subject "Agriculture Marketing and Role of Weekly Gramin Haats" of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare).

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana - An Evaluation".

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) on the Subject "National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal - A Performance Review"

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Production and Availability of Oil Seeds and Pulses in the Country".

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) in connection with examination of the Subject "Ensuring Quality of Milk and Consumer Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Dairy Sector."

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject"Participation of Farmers in Formulation, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of Schemes for the Agriculture Sector in the Country "

(i) Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) in connection with the Examination of the Subject "Role of Farmers in Formulation, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of Schemes for the Agriculture Sector in the Country"; ii) Valedictory Meeting and Group Photo of the Standing Committee on Agriculture (2017-18) 

(a) Consideration and Adoption of Draft Reports; (b) Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) on the Subject "A Comparative Analysis of Achievements of Dairying Cooperatives in the Country".

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) in connection with examination of the Subject "Agriculture Marketing and Role of Weekly Gramin Haats."

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) on the Subject "Safeguarding Deep Sea Fisheries from External Exploitation".

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Role of Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS) in Comprehensive Development of Agriculture in the Country - An Evaluation".

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) on the Subject "Ensuring Quality of Milk and Consumer Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Dairy Sector".

Evidence of the representatives of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the Subject Functioning of Agricultural Credit System in the Country.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries on the Subject Scheme for Creation/Expansion of Food Processing Preservation Capacities An Evaluation.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Doubling Farmers Income by 2022."

(i) Evidence by the representatives of the National Bank For Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD), State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank on the Subject "Functioning of Agricultural Credit System in the Country". (ii) Consideration and Adoption of Draft Report on the Subject "Variance in Cost and Quality of Agricultural Tools and Implements Being Provided to the Farmers under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) and Problems Being Faced by the Farmers Due to Imported Power Tillers - A Review". 

Oral Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2018-19).

Oral Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2018-19).

Oral Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2018-19). 

Oral Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2018-19). 

i) Evidence of the representatives of the Power Tiller Manufacturers Association and ii) Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Variance in Cost and Quality of Agricultural Tools and Implements Being Provided to the Farmers under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) and Problems Being Faced by the Farmers Due to Imported Power Tillers - A Review" 

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries on the Subject Research and Development Initiatives and Achievements in Food Processing Sector.. 

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject Multidimensional Contribution of Krishi Vigyan Kendra and Agricultural Technology Management Agency for Training, Extension and Experimentation. 

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) on the Subject "National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal - A Performance Review". 

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) on the Subject "Status of Veterinary Services and Availability of Animal Vaccine in the Country".

(i) Evidence by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Variance in Cost and Quality of Agricultural Tools and Implements Being Provided to the Farmers under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) and Problems Being Faced by the Farmers Due to Imported Power Tillers - A Review". (ii) Briefing on the Subject "Functioning of Agricultural Credit System in the Country". 

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on Schemes being implemented by the Department.

Consideration of Memorandum No.1 regarding Selection of Subjects for Examination during 2017-18 and future programme of Work

(i) Consideration and Adoption of Draft Reports (ii) Valedictory Meeting and Group Photo of the Standing Committee on Agriculture (2016-17)

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare and Department of Agricultural Research and Education) and Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals and Department of Fertilizers) on Action Taken Notes on the Subject "Impact of Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides on Agriculture and Allied Sectors in the Country."

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) in connection with examination of the Subject "Agriculture Marketing and Role of Weekly Gramin Haats."

Evidence by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) on the Subject "Scheme on Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture - An Analysis".

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with examination of the Subject "Implementation of Scheme for Integrated Cold Chain and Value Additional Infrastructure".

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research & Education) in connection with examination of the Subject Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) A Performance Review.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with examination of the Subject Implementation of Scheme for Integrated Cold Chain and Value Additional Infrastructure.

Briefing by the representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) on the Subject Role of National Dairy Development Board for Protection and Development of Indigenous Cattle Breeds.

Consideration and Adoption of Draft Reports.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Role of National Mission on Oil Seeds and Oilpalm in Increasing Production of Vegetable Oil in the Country".

Oral Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2017-18).

Oral Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2017-18).

Oral Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2017-18).

Oral Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2017-18).

Consideration and Adoption of Draft Reports.

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Earth Sciences on the Subject "Comprehensive Agriculture Research based on Geographical Conditions and Impact of Climatic Changes to ensure Food Security in the Country".

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on the Subject "Comprehensive Agriculture Research based on Geographical Conditions and Impact of Climatic Changes to ensure Food Security in the Country".

Briefing of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the subject "Working towards making Indian Agriculture Flood and Drought Resilient".

Evidence of representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) on the Subject "Comprehensive Agriculture Research based on Geographical Conditions and Impact of Climatic Changes to ensure Food Security in the Country"

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Evaluation of Crop Insurance Schemes"

Consideration of Memorandum No.1 regarding Selection of Subjects for Examination during 2016-17

Valedictory meeting and Group Photo Session of the Standing Committee on Agriculture (2015-16)

Evidence by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) and Crop Care Federation of India, New Delhi on the Subject "Comprehensive Agriculture Research based on Geographical Conditions and Impact of Climatic Changes to ensure Food Security in the Country".

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Working of National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)"

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Variance in Cost and Quality of Agricultural Tools and Implements Being Provided to the Farmers under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) and Problems Being Faced by the Farmers Due to Imported Power Tillers - A Review"

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) on the Subject Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI)- A Performance Review

Evidence of representatives of (i)Watershed Organization Trust (WOTR), Pune-411009, (ii) BAIF Development Research Foundation, New Delhi-110060, (iii) Dr. Anil K. Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Rajmata Vijayrajescindia Krishi Vishwa Vidhalaya, Gwalior 474002 and (iv) Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director, ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad on the Subject "Comprehensive Agriculture Research based on Geographical Conditions and Impact of Climatic Changes to ensure Food Security in the Country"

Evidence of the representatives of i) Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi; ii) ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Bara Pani, Meghalaya; iii) ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna, Bihar on the Subject "Comprehensive Agriculture Research based on Geographical Conditions and Impact of Climatic Changes to ensure Food Security in the Country"

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2016-17).

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2016-17).

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2016-17).

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2016-17).

Evidence of the Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) on "The Rajendra Central Agricultural University Bill, 2015"

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject Deteriorating Soil Health and steps taken for its improvement.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) on the "The Rajendra Central Agricultural University Bill, 2015."

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on the Subject "Working of Doordarshan Kisan Channel"

Consideration and Adoption of Draft Action Taken Reports.

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject "Augmenting Rural Storage Infrastructure through Scheme of Rural Godowns".

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation on the Subject "Comprehensive Agriculture Research based on Geographical Conditions and Impact of Climatic Changes to ensure Food Security in the Country".

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on the Subject Augmenting Rural Storage Infrastructure through Scheme of Rural Godowns.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare) on Prevalent Drought situation in the Country and Remedial Measures undertaken.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries on Schemes being Implemented by the Minitry

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries) on Schemes being implemented by the Department.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) on Schemes being implemented by the Department.

Consideration of Memorandum No. 1 regarding Selection of Subjects for Examination during 2015-16

Evidence of the Representatives of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (Department of Food & Public Distribution), Food Corporation of India and Central Warehousing Corporation on the Subject "Minimizing Post-Harvest Crop Losses".

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) on the subject "Minimizing Post-Harvest Crop Losses"

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) on the Subject "Development of Fisheries - A Review".

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries on the Subject Mega Food Parks.

Briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture and Cooperation) on the subject Relief Measures Relating to Damage to Rabi Crop due to Unseasonal Rain and Hailstorm - An Evaluation

Consideration and Adoption of Draft Report on Examination of Demands for Grants (2015-16) of Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agricultural Research and Education).

Consideration and Adoption of Draft Report on Examination of Demands for Grants (2015-16) of Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

i). Consideration and Adoption of Memorandum No.6 on the subject "Pricing of Agricultural Produce". ii). Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2015-16).

Consideration and Adoption of Memoranda: (i) Memorandum No.4 on Draft Action Taken Report on Action Taken by the Government on Recommendations/Observations contained in 58th Report (15th Lok Sabha) on National Agricultural Research System - An Evaluation; and (ii) Memorandum No.5 on Draft Action Taken Report on Action Taken by the Government on Recommendations/Observations contained in 61st Report (15th Lok Sabha) on Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana - An Evaluation

Oral Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries on the subject "Research and Development in Food Processing Sector".

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture & Cooperation) on the Subject "National Horticulture Mission".

Briefing by the representative of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries on the Subject "Research and Development in Food Processing Sector"

Evidence of Representatives of Government of Haryana and Shri. Ashok Khemka, former MD, Haryana Seeds Development Corporation Ltd, Panchkula relating to the Action Taken Replies of the Government on the recommendations contained in 61st Report of the Committee on Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana An Evaluation

(i) Consideration and Adoption of the Draft Action Taken Report on the recommendations contained in the 57th Report on the subject ‘National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Managemnet’ (NIFTEM); and (ii) Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture and Cooperation) on “Scheme for Rural Godowns”.

(i) Consideration and Adoption of Memorandum No.2 on the subject “Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana – An Evaluation”
(ii) Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture and Cooperation) on the subject “Availability of Agricultural land – A review”

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2014-15).

Evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Food Processing Industries in connection with examination of Demands for Grants (2014-15).

Oral Evidence of Representatives of Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture and Cooperation) on Demands for Grants 2014-15