1. To hear the Secretary, Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on the working of Department and various Schemes being implemented by it. 2. To hear the Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on the working of the Department and various Schemes being implemented by it.

1. Deliberation on subjects to be taken up for detailed examination by the Committee during its current tenure. 2. To hear the Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education on the working of the Department and various Schemes being implemented by it. 3. To hear the Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education on the working of the Department and various Schemes being implemented by it. 4. To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development on the working of the Ministry and various Schemes being implemented by it.

To consider and adopt the Revised draft 382nd Report on “Reforms and Strengthening of National Testing Agency; and To discuss:- i. India’s preparation for, performance in, and learning from 2026 Commonwealth Games, and ii. TOPS Scheme and other efforts to develop sports talent for 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Consider and adopt the Revised draft 382nd Report on “Reforms and Strengthening of National Testing Agency”

Consider and adopt the Draft 382nd Report on “Reforms and Strengthening of National Testing Agency”.

To review:- 1. Learnings from NEET UG 2026 re-examination process (DG, NTA) 2. Reforms to strengthen the National Testing Agency (Dr. K. Radhakrishnan) Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Education and Strategies to maximize employability of students

To review:- i. Use of On-Screen-Marking (OSM) in Grade 12 CBSE Exams and issues faced by students consequently, and; ii. Application of 3 language formula in Class 9 and 10.

To consider and adopt the 381st Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations contained in the 364th Report on Demands for Grants (2025-26) of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. To discuss:- i. Use of pen-and-paper testing versus CBT, and; ii. Views pertaining to NEET and NTA.

To consider and adopt the following Reports:- 1. 379th Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/Observations contained in the 365th Report on Demands for Grants 2025-26 of Ministry of Women & Child Development; and 2. 380th Report on Action Taken by Government on the Recommendations/Observations contained in the 368th Report on Review of functioning of National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and initiatives taken to support training of teachers in light of NEP 2020's thrust on Capacity Building of Teachers of Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education. To discuss:- i. Major achievements of AMU and NCMEI ii. Challenges (financial, implementation of reservations, filling of vacancies, administrative, NEP implementation) faced by AMU and NCMEI To review:- i. Implementation of K. Radhakrishnan Report on NTA reforms. ii. Update on investigation into NEET-UG Paper Leak 2026. Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Education and Strategies to maximize employability of students.

To hear the views of domain experts on Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Education and Strategies to maximize employability of students

To consider and adopt the 376th Report on Demands for Grants (2026-27) pertaining to the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education and 377th Report on Demands for Grants (2026-27) pertaining to the Ministry of Women and Child Development

Consideration of the Demands for Grants (2026-27) of the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Consideration of the Demands for Grants (2026-27) of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Consideration of the Demands for Grants (2026-27) of the Ministry of Women and Child Development

Consideration of the Demands for Grants (2026-27) of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education

Consideration of the Demands for Grants (2026-27) of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education

To hear the views of Secretaries of Department of School Education and Literacy, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education; Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Education and Strategies to maximize employability of students.

To discuss the future course of action of the Committee

To discuss the future course of action of the Committee.

To hear Secretaries of Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India and Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India; and VCs of Jamia Milia Islamia; Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development; and Jawaharlal Nehru University on Best practices and key achievements in pedagogy, industry-academia collaboration, and research ecosystems; Challenges (financial, human resources, location, administrative, etc) faced by the HEIs; Reservations for SC/ST/OBCs in student and faculty positions; and Vacancies, promotions, and contractual employees in teaching and non-teaching staff positions.

To Hear Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India and Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India; and Governor, Reserve Bank India on the policies relating to education loans, especially the requirements from the student/guardians (e.g., CIBIL score, etc.) To hear Secretaries of Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India and Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India; and VCs of Jamia Milia Islamia; Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development; and Jawaharlal Nehru University on Best practices and key achievements in pedagogy, industry-academia collaboration, and research ecosystems; Challenges (financial, human resources, location, administrative, etc) faced by the HEIs; Reservations for SC/ST/OBCs in student and faculty positions; and Vacancies, promotions, and contractual employees in teaching and non-teaching staff positions.

To hear Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of India; Secretary, Directorate of School Education, UT of Ladakh; Chief Executive Councillor, Leh Autonomous Hill Development Council; and Chief Executive Councillor, Kargil Autonomous Hill Development Council on the challenges faced by school education in Ladakh. To hear Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India; Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India; and Community library organizations on Current policies regarding libraries for school and adult education.

Consider and adopt the following Draft Reports:- (i) 369th Report on "Review of functioning and performance of Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Khelo India" pertaining to Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; and (ii) 370th Report on "Implementation of Article 15(5) of Indian Constitution regarding Special Provision for Reservation to SCs/STs and OBCs in Educational Institutions including Private Educational Institutions" pertaining to Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.

(i) Adoption of 367th Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations contained in the Three Hundred Fifty Eighth Report on “Research based Education and Anusandhan scenario in Sciences and related fields"; (ii) Adoption of 368th Report on "Review of functioning of National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and initiatives taken to support training of teachers in light of NEP 2020's thrust on Capacity Building of Teachers"; and (iii) Implementation of Article 15(5) of the Indian Constitution and reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and/or Socially and Educationally Backward Classes in private educational institutions.

(i) Adoption of Draft 362nd Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations contained in the 356th Report of the Committee on “Implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020 in Higher Education” and (ii) Review of the autonomous bodies of the Department of Higher Education viz ICPR, ICSSR, and ICHR

To hear Secretary, Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Review of governance and functioning of National Sports Federations, and relationship between National Sports Federations and Department of Sports; and Review of functioning and performance of Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Khelo India.

(i) UGC Draft Regulations 2025, Draft Promotion of Equity Regulations 2025; Changes in grant-giving patterns over last few years; (ii) NAAC: Measures to minimize scope for discretion in accreditation; and (iii) Measures to ensure fool-proof administration of examinations by NTA

(i) Agenda Discontinuation of the Bachelor of Elementary Education (B. El. Ed) program; (ii) Introduction of Integrated Teacher Education  Programme (ITEP) curriculum,qualifications for teaching ITEР,current state of implementation, future plans for expansion of ITEP: (iii) Policies of National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Policies for Teacher Education, Qualifications, and Training; and (iv) Future of D El Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) and District Institute of Education and Training (DIETs).

To consider and adopt the Draft 365th Report on Demands for Grants (2025-26) pertaining to the Ministry of Women and Child Development

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.

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.

Consideration of Demands for Grants 2025-26 of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education

Consideration of Demands for Grants 2025-26 of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education

Consideration of Demands for Grants 2025-26 of the Ministry of Women and Child Development

Consideration of Demands for Grants 2025-26 of the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Consideration of Demands for Grants 2025-26 of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs 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.

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.

(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.

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.

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.

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).

Functioning of Ministry of Women and Child Development and various schemes being implemented by Ministry.

Functioning of the Department of School Education and Literacy and various schemes being implemented by the Department.

To discuss the future course of action of the Committee.

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”

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”;

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".

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.

"Implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020 in Higher Education".

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Consideration of Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

Consideration of Demands for Grants of Department of Higher Education and Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education.

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

To consider Draft Action Taken Reports (ATRs).

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.

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

To hear the views of Secretaries- Department of School Education and Literacy, Department of Higher Education, Department of Sports, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

To discuss future course of action by the Committee.

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".

To consider 'Review of education standards, accreditation process, research, examination reforms and academic environment in Deemed/ Private/ other Universities and Engineering/Medical/Agricultural education'

To deliberate on " The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021".

To consider " The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021"

To examine the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

Agenda for the meeting will be communicated in due course.

To consider and adopt draft Report on " The National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021".

To consider and adopt Draft Reports on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministries/Department under the purview of the Committee.

To examine "The National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021".

Consideration of Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry of Women and Child Development

Consideration of Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Consideration of the Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education

Consideration of the Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Departments of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education

To consider and adopt Draft ATR on 316th Report on the Subject "Issues related to Safety of Women".

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.

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.

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.

Agenda papers will be circulated in due course.

To discuss the three Draft Reports on Reforms in Content and Design of School Text books and ATR on 325th and 326th DFG Reports.

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.

To assess the work done in the last tenure and to discuss future course of action by the Committee.

Local Study Visit to National School of Drama

Local Study Visit to National Gallery of Modern Art and Kathak Kendra

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.

Consideration and adoption of Draft Reports 327th, 328th, 329th, 330th.

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"

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.

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;

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"

To seek further clarifications on the DFG (2021-22) for the Departments/Ministries under its remit

To examine the DFG (2021-22) pertaining to the Ministry of Women and Child Development

To examine the DFG (2021-22) pertaining to the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

To examine the DFG (2021-22) pertaining to the Department of School Education & Literacy, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.

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

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.

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."

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.