Selection of Subjects by Standing Committees

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1 Selection of Subjects by Standing Committees Committee on Home Affairs Committee on Urban Development Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Committee on Labour Committee on Energy Committee on Finance Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture Committee on Railways Committee on Water Resources Committee on Defence Committee on Coal and Steel Committee on Information Technology Committee on Agriculture Committee on External Affairs Committee on Estimates Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers Public Accounts Committee Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Committee on Empowerment of Women...10

2 1. Committee on Home Affairs The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has selected the following subjects for examination: 1. Internal Security; 2. Working of Foreigners Division, Ministry of Home Affairs; 3. Administration of UTs; and 4. Housing Scheme for Central Police Forces and Delhi Police. 2. Committee on Urban Development The Standing Committee on Urban Development have selected the following subjects for examination during : 1. The progress of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) including implementation of Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme in Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT) 2. Slum Development and Rehabilitation Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation 3. Urban Sanitation 4. Accelerated Urban Water Supply Programme 5. Challenges of Urban Development 3. Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution The Standing Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution have selected the following subjects for examination during the year :- Department of Food and Public Distribution i). Targeted Public Distribution System A Review ii). Food Subsidy and its utilisation iii). Procurement, storage and distribution of foodgrains iv). Production, Consumption and Pricing of Sugar Department of Consumer Affairs i). BIS Hallmarking of Jewellery ii). Programmes for Consumer Protection iii). Review of the functioning of Consumer Cooperatives 4. Committee on Labour The Standing Committee on Labour have selected the following subjects for examination during the year :- Ministry of Labour and Employment 1. Welfare of Mine workers vis-a-vis functioning of Directorate General of 1. Mines Safety (DGMS). 2. Welfare of Beedi Workers. 3. Deployment of Contract/Casual Workers for perennial nature of jobs in 4. /PSU offices/establishments. 5. The Employees State Insurance Corporation coverage of establishments, recovery of arrears and functioning of the hospitals and dispensaries under the Scheme. 6. Directorate General of Employment and Training A review. 7. Welfare of Tea Plantation Workers. Ministry of Textiles 1. Development of cotton sector vis-à-vis functioning of Cotton Corporation of India. 2

3 2. Review of the Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks 3. Development of Jute Sector. 5. Committee on Energy The Standing Committee on Energy have selected the following subjects for detailed examination during the year : Ministry of Power 1. Capacity Addition Programme 2. Renovation and Modernization of Power Plants 3. Reforms in Power Sector 4. Funding of Power Projects 5. Energy Conservation and Efficiency 6. Availability of Gas and Coal for Power Sector 7. Transmission and Distribution Systems/Networks Ministry of New and Renewable Energy 1. Renewable Energy for Rural Applications 2. Renewable Energy for Urban, Industrial and Commercial Applications 3. Funding of New and Renewable Energy Projects 6. Committee on Finance The Standing Committee on Finance have selected the following subjects for detailed examination during the year :- Ministry of Finance (Departments of Economic Affairs, Financial Services, Expenditure and Disinvestment) 1. Management of Foreign Exchange Reserves. (i) Policy Measures on Financial Inclusion. (ii) Policy measures for insulating the Indian economy from the effects of global recession. (iii) Inflation and Price Rise. (iv) Performance of SEBI in Capital Market Regulation and ensuring Investor Protection. (v) Regulatory aspects relating to products such as Derivatives, credit/debit cards, etc. (vi) Banking services in semi urban and rural areas. (vii) Modernization of operations including grievances redressal mechanism in public sector insurance companies vis-à-vis the private sector. 2. Appraisal of Insurance Sector. Ministry of Finance Revenue) 1. Proposed Implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2. Tax Collection and Exemptions 3. Revenue foregone in Export Promotion Schemes Misuse of Duty Drawback Scheme. 4. Unearthing of unaccounted money both within the country and outside. Ministry of Planning 1. Monitoring and follow-up on implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes with special reference to regional disparities. 2. Evaluation of the utilization of Grants-in-aid released to States under State Plan Schemes. 3. Monitoring of infrastructure projects on PPP model. 4. Appraisal of BPL criteria. 5. Working of Unique Identification Authority of India Principles and Methods. 6. Evaluation of National Skill Development Programme. 3

4 Ministry of Corporate Affairs 1. Inspection and Investigation Mechanism of Companies. 2. Strengthening of corporate governance frame work. 3. Accountability of Auditors. 4. Functioning of Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) An Appraisal. 5. Functioning of the Offices of Registrars of Companies. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation 1. Collection of statistics Its reliability and relevance. 2. Implementation of Fifteen Point Programme. 7. Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture Members are informed that the Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture has selected the Functioning of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for detailed examination and report. 8. Committee on Railways The Standing Committee on Railways have selected the following subjects for examination during the year : 1. Protection and Security of Railway Property and Passengers 2. New Railway Recruitment Policy 3. Accounting Management in Railways 4. Procurement and Tendering Systems in Railways 5. Railway Scrap Disposal System 9. Committee on Water Resources The Standing Committee on Water Resources ( ) have selected the following subjects for examination during the year :- 1. Working of Brahmaputra Board. 2. Working of Central Water Commission. 3. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme. 4. Ganga Flood Control Commission. 5. Central Soil and Materials Research Station. 10. Committee on Defence The Standing Committee on Defence have selected the following subjects for examination during the year :- 1. Functioning of Military Cantonments & Stations 2. Performance of Coast Guard Organisation 3. Performance of Defence Research Laboratories 4. Surveillance capabilities of Armed Forces 5. Impact of Frequent Deployment of Armed Forces on secondary duties/ miscellaneous work 6. Outsourcing of certain activities in Armed Forces 7. Management of Defence Land 4

5 11. Committee on Coal and Steel The Standing Committee on Coal and Steel have selected the following Subjects for detailed examination during the year : - Ministry of Coal 1. Production of Coal and Lignite Projections, Planning and Stock Study; 2. Coal Pricing and issues relating to royalty; 3. Prevention of illegal coal mining and theft; 4. Coal-Captive Mining, Fuel Supply Agreement and Transportation; and 5. Compliance of new environmental norms by Coal Companies. Ministry of Mines 1. Review of Performance of Geological Survey of India (GSI); and 2. Implementation of National Mineral Policy. Ministry of Steel 1. Modernisation and Expansion of Steel Sector; 2. Production and distribution of steel by the Steel Companies; 3. Functioning of Metal Scrap Trading in India; 4. Promotion of steel usage; and 5. Compliance of new environmental norms by Steel Companies. 12. Committee on Information Technology The Standing Committee on Information Technology have selected the following subjects for examination during the year : Ministry Of Information and Broadcasting 1. Growth of TV Channels in India and Content Regulation Mechanism 2. Expansion of Community and FM Radio Services Ministry Of Communications and Information Technology 1. Department of Information Technology (i) Progress of Implementation of National egovernance Plan. (ii) Cyber Crime, Cyber Security and Right to Privacy 2. Department of Posts (i) Modernisation of Post Offices (ii) Grievance Redressal Mechanism in the Department of Posts 3. Department of Telecommunications Quality of Services in the Telecom Sector. 13. Committee on Agriculture The Committee on Agriculture have selected the following subjects for detailed examination during the year :- Ministry of Agriculture 1. Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (i) Deficient Monsoon and steps taken by the to mitigate its Impact on Agriculture Sector. (ii) Availability of Agricultural Inputs A Review. (iii) Role of Ministry of Agriculture in Ensuring Farmers Access to Agricultural Credit. (iv) Evolving a Farmer Friendly Crop Insurance Regime. (v) Cultivation of Genetically Modified Food Crops Prospects and Effects. 2. Department of Agricultural Research & Education 5

6 (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Development of Abiotic Stress Resistant Crop Varieties and Dissemination of Production Enhancing Technologies Review of R&D and Extension Efforts in the Country. Impact of Chemical Fertilizers on Agricultural and Allied Sectors in the Country. Impact of National Food Security Mission on Productivity A Review. Minimizing Post-Harvest Crop Losses. 3. Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries (i) Optimalisation of Employment Generation Potential of Animal Husbandry Sector. (ii) Strategies to Control the Spread of Communicable Diseases through the Livestock Products A Review. (iii) Development of Fisheries A Review. Ministry of Food Processing Industries 1. Infrastructural Facilities for development of Food Processing Industries An Evaluation. 2. Research and Development in Food Processing Sector. 14. Committee on External Affairs The following subjects have been selected by the Standing Committee on External Affairs ( ) for detailed examination during the year :- Ministry of External Affairs 1. Relationship with China with special reference to recent border violations. 2. India s role in rehabilitation of Tamils in Sri Lanka. 3. India s relations with SAARC Countries with special reference to National Security and Trade relations. 4. India s engagement with global actors on the issue of Climate Change. 5. India s Look East Policy with special reference to Japan. 6. India s role as soft power in maintaining good relations with other countries. Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs 1. Racist violence against Indians in Foreign Countries. 2. Welfare Scheme for Indian workers going abroad. 3. Engagement of Indian Diaspora in Gulf Region. 15. Committee on Estimates In addition to the subjects already selected, the Committee on Estimates have selected the following subject for examination during the year :- Power Generation Demand and Supply 16. Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers The Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers have selected the following subjects for examination during the year :- Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers Chemicals & Petrochemicals) 1. National policy on petrochemicals vis-a-vis growth of petrochemical industry 2. Pesticides and insecticides industries. 3. Bhopal gas tragedy - Need for rehabilitation of victims and disposal of toxic wastes 4. Production, pricing and distribution of molasses 6

7 Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers (Department Of Fertilizers) 1. Fertilizer education projects. 2. Revival of the sick fertilizer units. 3. Fertilizer Subsidy 4. Demand and availability of fertilizers and their distribution Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers Pharmaceuticals) 1. Functioning of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). 2. Performance of drug industry in public and private sectors. 3. Production and availability of medicines to deal with Swine Flu. 17. Public Accounts Committee Selection of subjects/audit paragraphs for detailed examination by the Public Accounts Committee during the year S. No. Report No. Paragraph/ Chapter No. Subject Ministry/ Department concerned Subjects selected for detailed examination from C & AG s reports presented to parliament during fifteenth session (14TH LOK SABHA) and second session (15TH LOK SABHA) 1 CA 13 for the year , (Union - Accounts of the Union ) 2. CA 18 of , Union (Defence Services Air Force and Navy) Chapter 8 Para 2.2 Excesses over Voted Grants and Charged Appropriations ( ) Undue favour to vendor in acquisition of submarines Subjects carried forward for examination from the subjects Selected by Public Accounts Committee ( ) 3. No. 6 of 2007, Union (Railways Performance Audit) Chapter I Freight and Wagon Management on Indian Railways Various Ministries/ Departments Defence Railways 4. No. 18 of 2007, Union (Civil Performance Audit) Entire Report Assistance to States for Developing Export Infrastructure and Allied Activities (ASIDE) Scheme Commerce & Industry Commerce) 5. No. 20 of 2007, Union (Civil Performance Entire Report Procurement of Medicines and Medical Equipment Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare) 7

8 Audit) 6. No. PA-6 of 2008, Union (Indirect Taxes Central Excise, Service Tax and Customs) Performance Audit 7. No. PA 11 of 2008, Union (Civil Performance Audit) Chapter VI Entire Report Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act Commerce & Industry Commerce) and Finance Revenue) Rural Development 8. No. PA 13 of 2008, Union (Performance Audit) Entire Report National Programme for Nutritional Support to Primary Education (Midday Meal Scheme) Human Resource Development School Education and Literacy) Other Subjects 9. Non-Compliance by Ministries/Departments in timely submission of replies to the Audit Paragraphs of the C&AG. Finance Expenditure) 10. Public Private Partnership (PPP). Planning Commission Sub-Committees of the Public Accounts Committee ( ) The following six Sub-Committees of the Public Accounts Committee ( ) have been constituted by the Chairman, PAC to examine various subjects selected by the Committee during the year :- Sub-Committee - I for examination of the subjects relating to: i). Undue favour to vendor in acquisition of submarines; ii). Implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA); and iii). National Programme for Nutritional Support to Primary Education (Midday Meal Scheme) Chairman : Shri Jaswant Singh Members : (i) Prof. Saif-ud-Din Soz (ii) Dr.K. Sambasiva Rao (iii) Dr. K. Malaisamy (iv) Shri Naveen Jindal (v) Shri Jitendra Singh (Alwar) 8

9 (vi) Shri Khagen Das Sub-Committee - II for examination of the subject Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Convener : Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab Members: (i) Dr. K Sambasiva Rao (ii) Shri Aruna Kumar Vundavalli (iii) Shri Sharad Anantrao Joshi Sub-Committee - III for examination of the subject Freight and Wagon Management on Indian Railways Convener : Kunwar Rewati Raman Singh Members: (i) Dr. Baliram (ii) Shri Gopinath Munde (iii) Shri Naveen Jindal Sub-Committee - IV for examination of the subject Assistance to States for Developing Export Infrastructure and Allied Activities (ASIDE) Scheme. Convener : Dr. M. Thambidurai Members: (i) Shri K. Sudhakaran (ii) Shri Yashwant Sinha (iii) Shri Anandrao Vithoba Adsul Sub-Committee - V for examination of the subject Non-Compliance by Ministries/Departments in timely submission of replies to the Audit Paragraphs of the C&AG Convener : Shri Ashwani Kumar Members: (i) Shri Prasanta Chatterjee (ii) Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab (iii) Shri Naveen Jindal Sub-Committee - VI for examination of the subjects relating to: (i) Public Private Partnership (PPP); and (ii) Procurement of Medicines and Medical Equipment Convener : Shri N.K. Singh Members: (i) Prof. Saif-ud-Din Soz (ii) Shri Shanta Kumar 3. Shri Satpal Maharaj 9

10 18. Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes The following subjects have been selected for examination by the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes during the year : 1. Examination of programmes for the development of Primitive Tribal Groups. 2. Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in South Western Railway. 3. Working of Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP). 4. Working of Tribal Sub Plan (TSP). 5. Reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in allotment of Gas and Petrol Agencies. 6. Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Food Corporation of India (FCI). 7. Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC). 8. Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Punjab and Sind Bank and credit facilities provided by the Bank to them. 9. Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). 10. Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Air India. 11. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) with particular reference to the welfare of SCs and STs. 12. Working of Sixth Schedule Areas in North East States 19. Committee on Empowerment of Women The Committee on Empowerment of Women have selected the following subjects for detailed examination during the year :- 2. Empowerment of Women through Panchayati Raj Institutions. 3. Women victims of HIV/AIDS. 4. NREGA and Empowerment of Women in Rural Areas. 5. Working Conditions of ASHAs 6. Women in Paramilitary and Armed Forces. 7. Working Conditions of Anganwadi Workers. 8. Working of National Commission for Women and State Commissions for Women. 10