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Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Chairman :
Digvijaya Singh
Political Party :
Indian National Congress
State / Constituency :
N/A
Member From :
Rajya Sabha
Sr. No. Member Name Members from
1 Abhijit Gangopadhyay Lok Sabha
2 Amar Sharadrao Kale Lok Sabha
3 Angomcha Bimol Akoijam Lok Sabha
4 Bansuri Swaraj Lok Sabha
5 Brijmohan Agrawal Lok Sabha
6 Daggubati Purandheshwari Lok Sabha
7 Darshan Singh Choudhary Lok Sabha
8 Dean Kuriakose Lok Sabha
9 Hemang Joshi Lok Sabha
10 Jitendra Kumar Dohare Lok Sabha
11 Kalipada Saren Kherwal Lok Sabha
12 Kamakhya Prasad Tasa Lok Sabha
13 Karan Bhushan Singh Lok Sabha
14 Rachna Banerjee Lok Sabha
15 Rajeev Rai Lok Sabha
16 Ravi Shankar Prasad Lok Sabha
17 Sambit Patra Lok Sabha
18 Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya Lok Sabha
19 T. Sumathy Lok Sabha
20 Gaikwad Varsha Eknath Lok Sabha
21 Zia Ur Rehman Lok Sabha
22 Bhim Singh Rajya Sabha
23 Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharyya Rajya Sabha
24 Digvijaya Singh Rajya Sabha
25 Ghanshyam Tiwari Rajya Sabha
26 Harbhajan Singh Rajya Sabha
27 Rekha Sharma Rajya Sabha
28 Sangeeta Yadav Rajya Sabha
29 Sikander Kumar Rajya Sabha
30 Sunetra Ajit Pawar Rajya Sabha
31 Sushmita Dev Rajya Sabha

 

Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

 Department of Higher Education  
 
  • Review of functioning of University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), National Board of Accreditation (NBA), National Testing Agency (NTA), National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), etc., with special attention on initiatives in pursuance of NEP 2020
  • Review of the proliferation of coaching centres to support students in competitive examinations, social issues arising from it, and existing legislation on the matter
  • Review of incidence and scale of leaks in question papers for recruitment to public services and admission to public educational institutions, including functioning of National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
  • Review of the implementation of Article 15(5) of the Indian Constitution and other measures to support reservations in higher education for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and socially and educationally backward classes of citizens
  • Review of financial accessibility of higher education and prevalence of education loans in India, and existing Government schemes to enhance access
  • Review of fees attached to entrance exams for educational institutions and recruitment exams for Government jobs
  • Review of the functioning of Central Universities, IITs, IIMs, NITs, and other Institutions of National Importance in higher education
  • Issues affecting availability of quality faculty/ teaching resources in the Higher Education Sector, including both Public and Private Universities, and with focus on IITs, IIMs, NITs, and other Institutions of National Importance in higher education
  • Integration of vocational education in higher education curricula.
  • Review of efforts to support mental health for students in higher education
  • Review the progress of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and its impact on various levels of education
  • Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) --roadmap for effective implementation 
  • Review of guidelines followed for accreditation of private universities
  • Review of policies to shift masters program to a one-year duration and its impact on higher education
  • Review of disbursal of grants for research associates affiliated with national universities 

 
 Department of School Education & Literacy  
 
  • Review of Samagra Shiksha Scheme, with special emphasis on PM POSHAN, including efforts to enhance nutrition in mid-day meals, and involvement of private parties in service delivery
  • Review of reasons for the drop in enrollment in government schools across the country, including analysis of current data on quality of schooling
  • Review of the need for and feasibility of expanding Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) to more locations and criteria for such expansion
  • Review of PM Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI)
  • Review of the implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020, in school education across different states
  • Review of objections made by State Governments to the National Education Policy 2020
  • Review and reforms required in the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, including provisions related to minorities
  • Review of policy followed for recruitment of teachers in each state and current vacancies in teaching and non-teaching staff in the country in light of NEP-2020
  • Review of National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and other initiatives to support training of teachers in light of NEP  2020’s thrust on Capacity Building of Teachers
  • Review of grants given to schools by the Union Government and the utilisation of such grants by schools
  • Review of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) functioning with respect to curriculum development and textbook formulation
  • Review of current efforts made for education in law, civics, moral education, physical education, agricultural sciences, and vocational training as part of the school curriculum
  • Review of efforts to support continuous assessment, at the school level and at the board-level, in schooling
  • Review of guidelines followed for recognition of private schools by government authorities in each state
  • Review of guidelines issued by state governments for setting of fee structure by private schools
  • Review of efforts to promote education of minorities, including scholarship grants provided and online portal through which such grants can be availed of
  • Review of steps taken and schemes in implementation for the education of children with disabilities (CwD) and status of funding for updating school infrastructure to make it inclusive/disability-friendly 
  
 Ministry of Women and Child Development  
 
  • Review of the implementation of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
  • Review of Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 Scheme, with attention to Anganwadi worker pay and working conditions, efforts to enhance nutrition in mid-day meals, and involvement of private parties in service delivery
  • Review of schemes to tackle anaemia and malnutrition in pregnant and lactating women, including Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
  • Review of PM CARES schemes for children 
  • Review of efforts to prevent and address child abuse
  • Review of the enforcement of child labour laws, especially in informal jobs
  • Review of Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya
  • Review of functioning of National Commission for Women and scope for improvement in the Grievance Redressal system of the Commission
  • Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 : Implementation in the Public and Private Sector, including informal jobs
  • Review of adoption process in India and functioning of Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA)
  • Review of efforts to support women and children’s mental health and well-being
  • Evaluation of existence and prevalence of unequal pay and fewer job opportunities for women
  • Review of efforts to increase the number of women in science and tech jobs
  • Review of how women are shown in media reinforcing stereotypes
  Department of Sports
 
  • Review of Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and ongoing preparation for top performance at international sporting events 
  • Review of functioning and performance of Sports Authority of India (SAI)
  • Review of progress of Khelo India Scheme and impact on promotion of grassroots Sport, Infrastructure Development and Talent Identification and Nurturing
  • Review of mechanism to ensure safety and security of women in sports
  • Review of governance and functioning of national sports federations, and relationship between national sports federations and Department of Sports
  • Review of management and accountability in sports organisations
  • Review of efforts for the promotion of Rural and Indigenous Sports and Rural Sports Development
  • Review of efforts to encourage private companies to invest in development of sports infrastructure and facilities, including through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Evaluation of current mechanisms to add sports as a regular part of school learning
  • Review of efforts to prevent and minimise incidence of performance-enhancing drugs in sports activities 
  Department of Youth Affairs
 
  • Review of National Youth Policy, 2021: Status and vision
  • Review of trends in drug and alcohol use among youth and measures to stop proliferation
  • Review of National Service Scheme and its functioning and financing
  • Review of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan and its functioning
  • Review of prevalence and impact of brain drain of youth leaving the country for better opportunities
  • Review of efforts to improve technology and internet access for youth
  • Review of National programme for youth and adolescent development
  • Review of training and skill development for jobs
Date Name Of Committee Agenda
2025-03-26 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider and adopt the Draft 365th Report on Demands for Grants (2025-26) pertaining to the Ministry of Women and Child Development
2025-03-24 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider and adopt the following Draft Reports on Demands for Grants (2025-26) pertaining to Ministries/Departments under its purview:- (i) 363rd Report on Demands for Grants (2025-26) pertaining to the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education; and (ii) 364th Report on Demands for Grants (2025-26) pertaining to the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
2025-03-17 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider and adopt the following Draft Reports on Demands for Grants (2025-26) pertaining to Ministries/Departments under its purview:- (i) 363rd Report on Demands for Grants (2025-26) pertaining to the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education; and (ii) 364th Report on Demands for Grants (2025-26) pertaining to the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
2025-02-20 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Consideration of Demands for Grants 2025-26 of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
2025-02-19 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Consideration of Demands for Grants 2025-26 of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education
2025-02-18 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Consideration of Demands for Grants 2025-26 of the Ministry of Women and Child Development
2025-02-17 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Consideration of Demands for Grants 2025-26 of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
2025-02-17 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Consideration of Demands for Grants 2025-26 of the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
2025-01-07 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To hear Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development on Functioning of Autonomous and Statutory bodies under the Ministry like NCPCR, CARA and other bodies.
2025-01-07 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

1. To hear Secretary and other representatives from Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education and representatives of Central Square Foundation on Implementation of RTE Act, 2009; Criticality of quality education in early years of pre-school and primary school education, covering the NEP and NIPUN Bharat Mission; and Functioning of Autonomous bodies like NCERT, KVS, NVS, CBSE, NCTE etc; 2. To hear Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development on Functioning of Autonomous and Statutory bodies under the Ministry like NCPCR, CARA and other bodies.
2024-12-20 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

(I) 360th Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations contained in the 354th report on "Review of Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK)" pertaining to the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; and (II) 361st Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations contained in the 341st report on “Review of Education Standards, Accreditation Process, Research, Examination Reforms and Academic Environment in Deemed/ Private Universities/other Higher Education Institutions” pertaining to the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
2024-12-16 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider and adopt drafts Reports:- (I) 360th Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations contained in the 354th report on "Review of Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK)" pertaining to the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; and (II) 361st Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations contained in the 341st report on “Review of Education Standards, Accreditation Process, Research, Examination Reforms and Academic Environment in Deemed/ Private Universities/other Higher Education Institutions” pertaining to the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
2024-11-22 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

1. To hear Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Representatives of the National Coalition Advocating for Adolescent Concerns (NCAAC) and the Young Voices Campaign on Proposed Changes in Marriage Age for Children and other Women related legislation. 2. To hear Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development on the Functioning of various Statutory/Autonomous bodies under the Ministry viz. National Commission for Women (NCW), National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) etc.
2024-11-21 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

1. To hear Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education and the representatives of School Teacher Federations and Civil Society Organisations on the Impact of New Education Policy (NEP) on School Education. 2. To hear Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education on the following: a)Samagra Siksha Abhiyan, b)Functioning of Autonomous bodies viz. National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) etc., and c)Performance of various schemes implemented by the Department, including Budget allocations and Challenges encountered by the Department in their implementation along with measures taken to address these challenges (scheme-wise/state-wise/region-wise).
2024-10-24 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Functioning of Ministry of Women and Child Development and various schemes being implemented by Ministry.
2024-10-23 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Functioning of the Department of School Education and Literacy and various schemes being implemented by the Department.
2024-10-09 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To discuss the future course of action of the Committee.
2024-01-17 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

1. Deposition by Secretary, Department of School Education, & Literacy, Ministry of Education on the subject "Review of NIPUN BHARAT Scheme". 2. Deposition by Secretary, Department of School Education, & Literacy, Ministry of Education along with representatives of the National Council for Teacher Education(NCTE) on "Capacity Building of Teachers in light of NEP 2020”
2023-12-12 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider and adopt the following Draft Reports:- (I) 357th Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/Observations contained in the 351st Report on “Demands for Grants 2023-24 of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports”; (II) 358th Report on "Research based Education and Anusandhan scenario in Sciences and related fields"; (III) 359th Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/Observations contained in 350th Report on “Demands for Grants 2023-24 of the Ministry of Women and Child Development”;
2023-11-09 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To hear the Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Chairman, University Grants Commission (UGC) and Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and representatives of various Institutes/Universities on the subject "Research based Education and Anusandhan scenario in Sciences and related fields".
2023-10-13 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To hear the Secretary Deptt. of Higher Education and Directors/Vice-Chancellors of various institutes on Anusandhan scenario in Sciences and related fields---IITs, IISc, CUs along with Industry 4.0 and Emerging Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of things (IoT), Blockchain technology etc.
2023-09-20 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

"Implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020 in Higher Education".
2023-08-07 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

The next meeting of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports (EWCY&S) will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday the 7th August, 2023 in Committee Room ‘A’, Ground Floor, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi to consider and to adopt the 352nd, 353rd, 354th and 355th draft Reports
2023-07-19 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

The meeting of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on EWCYS will be held from 11:00 A.M. onwards on Wednesday, 19th July, 2023 in Committee Room '4', A-Block, First Floor, Parliament House Annexe Extension Building, New Delhi. Agenda for the meeting will be conveyed in due course.
2023-06-01 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Olympic preparedness and Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)', Review of Progess in construction of National Sports University, Manipur and up-gradation of Sports Complexes at Varanasi and Ahmedabad
2023-04-20 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

The meeting of the DRPSC on EWCYS scheduled for 17 April 2023 has been rescheduled to be held now at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, 20 April, 2023, in Committee Room ‘4’, A- Block, First Floor, PHAE Building, New Delhi.
2023-03-27 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider and adopt drafts Reports:-348th Report on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Department of Higher Education , Ministry of Education; (2) 349th Report on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education; (3) 350th Report on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry of Women and Child Development; and (4) [ 351st Report on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
2023-02-28 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Consideration of Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
2023-02-27 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Consideration of Demands for Grants of Department of Higher Education and Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education.
2023-01-19 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To hear the views of Secretaries, Department of School Education & Literacy, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and representatives of Ministry of Corporate Affairs
2022-12-15 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider Draft Action Taken Reports (ATRs).
2022-11-18 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To hear the views of Representatives of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Institute of Rural Management , Secretaries, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Department of Youth Affairs.
2022-11-04 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To hear the views of Secretaries-Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Ministry of Labour and Employment
2022-11-03 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To hear the views of Secretaries- Department of School Education and Literacy, Department of Higher Education, Department of Sports, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
2022-10-18 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To discuss future course of action by the Committee.
2022-06-20 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider and adopt draft Report on "Review of education standards, accreditation process, research, examination reforms and academic environment in Deemed/Private/other Universities and Engineering/ Agricultural education".
2022-06-09 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider 'Review of education standards, accreditation process, research, examination reforms and academic environment in Deemed/ Private/ other Universities and Engineering/Medical/Agricultural education'
2022-05-17 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To deliberate on " The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021".
2022-05-09 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider " The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021"
2022-04-13 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To examine the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
2022-03-31 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Agenda for the meeting will be communicated in due course.
2022-03-22 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider and adopt draft Report on " The National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021".
2022-03-15 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider and adopt Draft Reports on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministries/Department under the purview of the Committee.
2022-03-07 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To examine "The National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021".
2022-02-26 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Consideration of Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry of Women and Child Development
2022-02-25 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Consideration of Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
2022-02-18 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Consideration of the Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
2022-02-17 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Consideration of the Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Departments of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education
2022-02-01 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider and adopt Draft ATR on 316th Report on the Subject "Issues related to Safety of Women".
2022-01-19 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To examine the "The National Anti -Doping Bill 2021" referred to the Committee and to hear the views of Secretary, Department of Sports and other officials.
2022-01-05 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Culture on the subject " Reforms in the Education of Performing and Fine Arts" and to decide the future course of action of the Committee.
2021-12-21 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider and adopt the draft report on Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/Recommendations of the Committee contained in its Three Hundred and Sixteenth Report on Issues Related to Safety of Women.
2021-11-26 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To discuss the three Draft Reports on Reforms in Content and Design of School Text books and ATR on 325th and 326th DFG Reports.
2021-11-26 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Agenda papers will be circulated in due course.
2021-11-12 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To discuss the following draft reports &10(i)Reforms in Content and Design of School Text books; and(ii)Action Taken Report (ATR) on 325th Report on Demands for Grants (2021-22) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
2021-10-22 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To assess the work done in the last tenure and to discuss future course of action by the Committee.
2021-09-09 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Local Study Visit to National School of Drama
2021-09-08 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Local Study Visit to National Gallery of Modern Art and Kathak Kendra
2021-08-24 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Local study visit to the Kathak Kendra and National Gallery of Modern Art on Tuesday, the 24th August, 2021 for discussion and on-the-spot assessment of the steps being taken for the promotion of Performing Art Education.
2021-08-05 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Consideration and adoption of Draft Reports 327th, 328th, 329th, 330th.
2021-07-23 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

1. "Reforms in the content and Design of School Text-Books" 2. " Plans for bridging the learning gap caused due to school lockdown during the COVID Pandemic as well as Review of online and offline instructions and examination and plans for re-opening of schools"
2021-06-22 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

1:00 AM to 2.00PM Reforms for the promotion of Fine Arts, Performing Arts and Culture Education; 2.00PM to 5.00P.M Performance Evaluation of Aanganwadi Services; and Orphaned Children during COVID-19 Pandemic any other issues of WCD.
2021-06-21 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

21ST JUNE,2021 11:00 AM- 2.00PM Reforms in the content and design of School Textbooks; 2.00PM to 5.00P.M Plans for bridging the learning gap caused due to school lockdown due to COVID-19 Pandemic;
2021-04-29 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To consider the following subjects:- (i) "Reforms in Contents and Design of School Text Books" and (ii) "Reforms for the promotion of Fine Arts, Performing Arts and Culture Education"
2021-03-15 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports
2021-03-05 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To seek further clarifications on the DFG (2021-22) for the Departments/Ministries under its remit
2021-02-23 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To examine the DFG (2021-22) pertaining to the Ministry of Women and Child Development
2021-02-22 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To examine the DFG (2021-22) pertaining to the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
2021-02-19 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

To examine the DFG (2021-22) pertaining to the Department of School Education & Literacy, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
2021-01-15 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Members are informed that the next meeting of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth & Sports will be held on Thursday, the 21st January, 2021, at 200 P.M. in Committee Room 'A', Ground Floor, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi
2021-01-13 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Discussion with the Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy along with representatives of NCERT & CBSE on the Subject"- 1. Reforms in the contents and designs of Text Books: a. Removing references to un-historical facts and distortions about our national heroes from the text books. b. Ensuring equal or proportionate references to all periods of Indian history. c. Highlighting the role of great historic women heroes, including Gargi, Maitreyi, or rulers like Rani of Jhanshi, Rani Channamma, Chand Bibi, Zalkari Bai etc.
2021-01-12 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Discussion with the Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy along with representatives of CBSE, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Education Secretaries of the State Governments of Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and U.T of Jammu & Kashmir on the subject: "Plans for bridging the learning gap caused due to school lockdown as well as Review of Online and Offline Instructions, Examinations and plans for reopening schools."
2020-12-23 Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

next meeting of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth & Sports will be held on Wednesday, the 23rd December, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. in Committee Room 'A', Ground Floor, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi.