Transport, Tourism and Culture

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Culture on the subject “National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap, and Promotion of Local and Indigenous Art.”

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Culture on the subject “National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap, and Promotion of Local and Indigenous Art.”

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on the subject “Theme-Based Hotels as Catalysts for Experiential Tourism in India”.

To consider and adopt draft (380th) Report on “Overall review of safety in Civil Aviation Sector”.

Enabling inclusive, digital, and sustainable bus transport: Policy, regulation, and public-private partnership for next-gen mobility

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on the subject “Overall review of safety in Civil Aviation sector”

Addressing Traffic Congestion and Encroachment on National Highways with special focus on Delhi NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on the subject “Comprehensive Assessment of Airports Authority of India’s Operational Efficiency and Service Quality”.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on the subject “Improvement of Maritime Education and Training Facilities”.

To consider and adopt the draft Reports on Demands for Grants (2025-26) of the following Ministries:- i)Ministry of Civil Aviation; ii)Ministry of Culture; iii)Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways; iv)Ministry of Road Transport & Highways; and v)Ministry of Tourism.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on Demand for Grants (2025-26) of the Ministry. 3:00 P.M.To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Culture on Demand for Grants (2025-26) of the Ministry.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Demand for Grants (2025-26) of the Ministry. 3:00 P.M. To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on Demand for Grants (2025-26) of the Ministry.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways on Demand for Grants (2025-26) of the Ministry.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on the subject “Development of Ports: Challenges and Solutions with special emphasis on Port Capacity Expansion and Addressing Port Congestion”.

Digital Preservation of Ancient Indian Manuscripts and Documentation of Artefacts

4:00 P.M. To consider and adopt the following draft Action Taken Reports on: (i) Three Hundred Fifty-First (351st) Report on ‘Functioning of National Akademis and other Cultural Institutions’; (ii) Three Hundred Fifty Fourth (354th) Report on ‘Construction Of Road-Over Bridges (ROBs), Road-Under Bridges (RUBs), Service Roads And Review Of Road Survey Guidelines, Etc.’; (iii) Three Hundred Fifty-Seventh (357th) Report on ‘Development of Niche Tourism (including Spiritual Tourism), Theme-based Tourist Circuits and Potential Tourist Spots’; (iv) Three Hundred Fifty Eighth (358th) Report on ‘Development and Expansion of Existing and National Inland waterways’; and (v) Three Hundred Sixty Eighth (368th) Report on ‘Status of Ship Building, Ship Repair and Ship Breaking Industries in the Country’. 04:15 P.M. To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on ‘Development and maintenance of National Highways’.

3:00 P.M.To consider and adopt the following draft Action Taken Reports: (i) Three Hundred Fifty-First (351st) Report on ‘Functioning of National Akademis and other Cultural Institutions’; (ii) Three Hundred Fifty-Seventh (357th) Report on ‘Development of Niche Tourism (including Spiritual Tourism), Theme-based Tourist Circuits and Potential Tourist Spots’; (iii) Three Hundred Fifty Eighth (358th) Report on ‘Development and Expansion of Existing and National Inland waterways’; (iv) Three Hundred Sixty Eighth (368th) Report on ‘Status of Ship Building, Ship Repair and Ship Breaking Industries in the Country’; and (v) Three Hundred Fifty Fourth (354th) Report on ‘Construction Of Road-Over Bridges (ROBs), Road-Under Bridges (RUBs), Service Roads And Review Of Road Survey Guidelines, Etc.’ 3:30 P.M.To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on the following issues: (i) Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS): Current implementation status, Detailed plans for extension & Challenges and opportunities in expanding regional air connectivity; (ii) Airport Finance and Costs in India: Analysis of current financial structure, Direct and indirect impacts on passenger fares, Strategies for cost optimization and passenger benefit; and (iii) Airline Operating Costs in India: Comparative analysis with international markets, Effects on competitiveness of Indian airlines globally& Factors influencing airfare fluctuations and potential solutions.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on the following issues: (i) Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS): Current implementation status, Detailed plans for extension & Challenges and opportunities in expanding regional air connectivity; (ii) Airport Finance and Costs in India: Analysis of current financial structure, Direct and indirect impacts on passenger fares, Strategies for cost optimization and passenger benefit; (iii) Airline Operating Costs in India: Comparative analysis with international markets, Effects on competitiveness of Indian airlines globally& Factors influencing airfare fluctuations and potential solutions; and (iv) Aviation Security: Hoax Call Threat Preparedness: Current protocols and response mechanisms, Technology integration for threat assessment. & Inter-agency coordination and best practices.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on the working of Ministry of Tourism; and 3:00 P.M. To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Culture on the working of Ministry of Culture

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the working of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; and 3:00 P.M. To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on the working of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on the working of Ministry of Civil Aviation.

To decide upon the subjects to be taken up for detailed consideration and chalk out the future course of action.

To consider and adopt the following draft reports: 1) Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its Three Hundred Forty-Third Report on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of Ministry of Tourism 2) Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its Three Hundred Fiftieth Report on the subject 'Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports' 3) Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its Three Hundred Fifty-Third Report on the subject 'Issue of Fixing of Airfares' 4) Operation and Maintenance of National Highways and Management of Toll Plazas 5) Status of Ship building, Ship Repair and Ship breaking industries in the Country 6) Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its Three Hundred Fifty Second Report on the subject 'Functioning of Major Ports in the Country'

To hear the representatives of Directorate General of Shipping, Gujarat Maritime Board, State Govt. of Gujarat and Ship Recycling Industries Association on the subject ‘Status of Ship building, Ship Repair and Ship breaking industries in the Country’

To hear the representatives of PNC Infratech Ltd., Agra; and Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi on the subject ‘Operation and Maintenance of National Highways and Management of Toll Plazas’.

To consider and adopt the following Draft Action Taken Reports on: 1) Three Hundred Twenty-Fourth Report on ‘Issues relating to Untraceable Monuments and Protection of Monuments in India’; 2) Three Hundred Twenty-Fifth Report on ‘Issues Relating to Road Sector’; 3) Three Hundred Forty-First Report on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; and 4) Three Hundred Forty-Second Report on ‘Demands for Grants (2023-24) of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways'.

To interact with the Czech Parliamentary Delegation.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on the subject ‘Status of Ship building, Ship Repair and Ship breaking industries in the Country’.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the subject ‘Operation and Maintenance of National Highways and Management of Toll Plazas’.

To consider and adopt the following draft reports: 1) Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations/ observations of the Committee contained in its Three Hundred Thirty Ninth Report on Demand for Grants (2023-24) of Ministry of Civil Aviation. 2) Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations/ observations of the Committee contained in its Three Hundred Fortieth Report on Demand for Grants (2023-24) of Ministry of Culture. 3) Development of Niche Tourism (including Spiritual Tourism), Theme-based Tourist Circuits and Potential Tourist Spots. 4) Development and Expansion of Existing and New National Inland Waterways. 5) Functioning of Archaeological Survey of India. and To decide upon the potential subjects of public importance within the domain of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture to be taken up for its detailed consideration.

To hear the representatives of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) on the subject 'Functioning of Archaeological Survey of India'. 3:30 P.M. To hear the representatives of Aga Khan Trust for Culture on the subject 'Functioning of Archaeological Survey of India'.

To consider and adopt the following draft reports: 1) Issue of Fixing of Airfares, and 2) Functioning of Major Ports in the Country.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Chairperson, Inland Waterways Authority of India, on the subject “Development and Expansion of Existing and New National Inland Waterways".

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, on the subject “Development of Niche Tourism (including Spiritual Tourism), Theme-based Tourist Circuits and Potential Tourist Spots".

To consider and adopt the following draft reports: 1) Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations/ observations of the Committee contained in its Three Hundred Twenty Seventh Report on the subject ‘Connectivity and Tourist Terminal Facilities at Ports'. 2) Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues Pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports, and 3) Functioning of National Akademis and other Cultural Institutions.

To hear the representatives of The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India; Indian Association of Tour Operators; Indian Tourist Transporters Association; and Adventure Tour Operators Association of India on the subject 'Development of Niche Tourism (including spiritual tourism), Theme-based Tourist Circuits and Potential Tourist Spots'.

To hear the representatives of Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India on the subject 'Functioning of Archaeological Survey of India'.

 To hear the representatives of DFCCIL (Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited) on the subject 'Functioning of Major Ports in the Country'. 3:45 P.M. To hear the representatives of Ministry of Tourism on the subject 'Development of Niche Tourism (including Spiritual Tourism), Theme-based Tourist Circuits and Potential Tourist Spots'.

To hear the representatives of Mundra Port, JSW Jaigarh Port and Gujarat Pipavav Port on the subject ‘Functioning of Major Ports in the Country’.

To hear the representatives of Save Life Foundation, NGO, Trax, NGO and Central Road Research Institute on the subject ‘Construction of Road-over-Bridges (ROBs), Road-Under Bridges (RUBs), service Roads and Review of Road Survey Guidelines etc.’

To hear the Heads of National Akademis and other Cultural Institutions on the subject ‘Functioning of National Akademis and other Cultural Institutions'. 3:00 P.M. - To hear the representatives of various Private Airlines and the Association of Private Airport Operators (APAO) on the ‘Issue of Fixing of Airfares’.

To hear the representatives of Indian Private Ports & Terminals Association (IPPTA) and Indian Ports Association (IPA), on the subject 'Functioning of Major Ports in the Country'.

To hear the representatives of Bridges Directorate and Bridge & Structure Directorate of Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), Ministry of Railways and Indian Roads Congress (IRC), on the subject 'Construction of Road-Over-Bridges (ROBs), Road-Under-Bridges (RUBs), Service Roads and Review of Road Survey Guidelines etc.'

To hear the representatives of Ministry of Culture, National Akademis and Cultural Institutions on the subject ‘Functioning of National Akademis and other Cultural Institutions'

To hear the representatives of Ministry of Civil Aviation on the subject ‘Issue of Fixing of Airfares’.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the subject ‘Construction of Road-Over-Bridges (ROBs), Road-Under Bridges (RUBs), Service Roads and Review of Road Survey Guidelines etc.'

To consider and adopt the following draft Reports on the subject:- (i) 'Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities and the Challenges of Retrieving and Safeguarding Our Tangible Cultural Heritage'; and (ii) ‘Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports’. 3:30 PM To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on the subject ‘Functioning of Major Ports in the Country'.

To hear the representatives of various Private Airlines and Association of Private Airport Operators (APAO) on the issue of fixing of airfares.

To decide the future course of action.

To consider and adopt the following draft Action Taken Reports on:- (i) 313th Report on 'Promotion of Indian Tourism in Overseas Markets - Role of Overseas Tourist Offices and Indian Embassies'; (ii) 319th Report on 'Progress made in implementation of Sagarmala Projects'; (iii) 323rd Report on 'Commission of Railway Safety'; and (iv) 326th Report on 'Role of Indian Missions Globally for the growth of Tourism in India'. 3:30 PM To hear the representatives of the following Ministries/Departments on the subject 'Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues Pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports':- (i) Ministry of Civil Aviation; (ii) Department of Revenue (Ministry of Finance); (iii) Department of Expenditure (Ministry of Finance); (iv) Department of Economic Affairs (Ministry of Finance); and (v) NITI Aayog.

To consider and adopt the draft Reports on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministries under its purview.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry. 3:00 PM To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry. 3:00 PM To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Culture on Demands for Grants (2023-24) of the Ministry.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs (Ministry of Law and Justice) on the subject 'Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues Pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports'.

To hear the representatives of Ministries of Defence and Home Affairs alongwith representatives of CISF on the subject 'Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues Pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports'.

(i) 3:00 PM - To hear representatives of Department of Legal Affairs (Ministry of Law and Justice) on the subject 'Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues Pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports'. (ii) 3:30 PM - To hear representatives of Ministries of External Affairs, Home Affairs and Department of Legal Affairs (Ministry of Law and Justice) on the subject' Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities and the Challenges of Retrieving and Safeguarding Our Tangible Cultural Heritage'.

(i) To consider and adopt the following draft Action Taken Reports on:- a) 317th Report on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways; and b) 318th Report on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of Ministry of Tourism. (ii) To hear the representatives of Department of Revenue (Ministry of Finance), and Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC); Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI); and Director of Enforcement, Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the subject ‘Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities and the challenges of retrieving and safeguarding our Tangible Cultural Heritage’.

To hear the Chairman, Association of Private Airport Operators (APAO) and the Chief Executive Officer, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on the subject ‘Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports’.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Culture; and Director General, Archaeological Survey of India on the subject 'Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities and the Challenges of Retrieving and Safeguarding Our Tangible Cultural Heritage'. 3:00 P.M. :- To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation; Chairman, Airports Authority of India; and Director General, Directorate General of Civil Aviation on the subject 'Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues Pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports'.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on the subject 'Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues Pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports'.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Culture on the subject 'Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities and the Challenges of Retrieving and Safeguarding Our Tangible Cultural Heritage'.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on the subject 'Development of Greenfield and Brownfield Airports and Issues Pertaining to Civil Enclaves in Defence Airports'.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Culture on the subject 'Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities and the Challenges of Retrieving and Safeguarding Our Tangible Cultural Heritage'.

To decide upon the agenda and the potential subjects of public importance within the domain of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture to be taken up for its detailed consideration.

To hear the Secretaries, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Ports Shipping & Waterways on functioning of aforesaid Ministries.

To hear the Secretaries, Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Culture on functioning of aforesaid Ministries.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; Chairperson, NHAI; and representatives of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) on issues relating to road safety.

To consider and adopt the following draft Reports:- (i) 'Connectivity and Tourist Terminal Facilities at Ports'; (ii) ‘Role of Indian Missions Globally for the growth of Tourism in India’; and (ii) Draft Report of the Sub-Committee on ‘Road Sector’.

To hear Secretary, Ports, Shipping and Waterways on 'Connectivity and Tourist Terminal Facilities at Ports' and Senior Officers of Ministry of Tourism on ‘Tourist Terminal Facilities at Ports’.

11:00 A.M. To consider and adopt the following draft Reports:- (i) ‘Issues relating to Untraceable Monuments and Protection of Monuments in India’; and (ii) ‘Commission of Railway Safety’. 11:30 A.M. To hear Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Senior Officers of Ministry of Culture & Ministry of External Affairs on ‘Role of Indian Missions Globally for the growth of Tourism in India’ and ‘Issues relating to Status of Stolen Antiquities’.  

To hear Chairman, Railway Board; Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety; and officers of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways on the subject 'Railway Safety and Rail Connectivity to Ports'. 3:00 P.M. To hear Secretary, Ministry of Culture on the subject 'Issues relating to Protection of Monuments in India'.

To consider and adopt the draft Reports :- (i) Issues related to Security in Civil Aviation Sector; and (ii) Issues related to Safety in Civil Aviation Sector.

To consider and adopt the draft Reports :- (i) Progress made in implementation of Sagarmala Projects; and (ii) Development of Tourism Infrastructure in the country.

To consider and adopt the draft Reports on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the following Ministries:- i)Ministry of Civil Aviation; ii)Ministry of Culture; iii)Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways; iv)Ministry of Road Transport & Highways; and v)Ministry of Tourism.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry.

11:00 AM To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry. 3:00 PM To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Culture on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry.

11:00 AM To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry. 3:00 PM To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on Demands for Grants (2022-23) of the Ministry.

to consider and adopt the Draft Action taken and Subject Reports of the Committee. 2. Agenda papers will be circulated shortly.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Director, Intelligence Bureau on the subject 'Issues related to Safety in Civil Aviation sector' and to hear Secretary, Ministry of Defence; Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation; and representatives of State Government of West Bengal on the subject 'Issues related to land acquisition at Bagdogra International Airport'.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on the subject ‘Progress made in implementation of Sagarmala Projects’ 2:00 PM To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Culture on the subjects ‘Functioning of Central Libraries in the country’ and ‘Creation of Regulatory Framework for Historical Sites and Monuments’.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and the Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs on the subject ‘Promotion of Indian Tourism in Overseas Markets - Role of Overseas Tourist Offices and Indian Embassies’.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation; DG, BCAS; and DG, CISF on the subject ‘Issues related to Security in Civil Aviation Sector’ and domain experts on the subject ‘Issues related to Safety in Civil Aviation Sector’.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and the Foreign Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs on the subject ‘Promotion of Indian Tourism in Overseas Markets - Role of Overseas Tourist Offices and Indian Embassies’.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the subject ‘Review of Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) Works’.

To hear the views of stakeholders on the subject ‘Progress made in implementation of Sagarmala Projects’.

To hear the views of Ministry of Culture and domain experts on the subjects ‘Functioning of Central Libraries in the country’ and ‘Creation of Regulatory Framework for protection of Historical Sites and Monuments’.

Consideration and adoption of the draft Report of the Committee on 'Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its 290th Report of the Demands for Grants (2021-22) of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways'.

3:00 P.M. Consideration and adoption of the draft Report of the Committee on 'Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its 291st Report of the Demands for Grants (2021-22) of Ministry of Civil Aviation'. 4:00 P.M. To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation; DG, CISF; and officials of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Ministry of Home Affairs on the subject 'Steps taken to safeguard against the spread of Omicron variant of Covid-19'.

Consideration and adoption of the draft Report of the Committee on 'Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its 287th Report of the Demands for Grants (2021-22) of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways'.    

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on the subject ‘Progress made in implementation of Sagarmala Projects’

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on issues affecting the Civil Aviation Sector in the current scenario.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Culture on the subjects ‘Functioning of Central Libraries in the country’ and ‘Creation of Regulatory Framework for protection of Historical Sites and Monuments’.

Introductory meeting.

To hear various stakeholders on the implementation of relief measures extended by the Government of India for various sectors under the series of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS).

Agenda of the meetings will be intimated shortly.

(i) 11:00 AM Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Stakeholders of the Tourism & Hospitality Sectors on 'Distress in Tourism and Hospitality Sectors due to COVID-19 pandemic'.

(ii) 2:30 P.M. Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation; Secretary, Ministry of Culture; Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; Secretary, Ministry of Tourism; Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas; Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety; Chairman, Railway Board and General Managers of Northern Railway; North Western Railway; North Central Railway; East Central Railway; Western Railway ; Director General, Indian Coast Guard; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs; and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence on 'Issues related to Safety in respective Sectors'.

Consideration and adoption of the following draft Reports:- (i) Report on the subject 'Promotion of Infrastructure in India’s Maritime Sector'; and (ii) Report on ‘Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its 289th Report on the Demands for Grants (2021-22) of Ministry of Culture’.

(i) Consideration and adoption of the draft Report of the Committee on 'Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its 288th Report on the Demands for Grants (2021-22) of Ministry of Tourism'; and (ii) To hear the stakeholders of the Shipping industry on the subject 'Promotion of Infrastructure in India's Maritime Sector'.

Consideration and adoption of the draft Report on the subject 'Functioning of Airports Authority of India'.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the subject 'Recycling of condemned vehicles or Vehicle Scrapping policy'.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on the subject 'Functioning of Airports Authority of India'.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on the subject 'Promotion of Infrastructure in India’s Maritime Sector'.

Consideration and adoption of the draft Reports on (i) 'Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2021' and (ii) 'Role of Highways in Nation Building'.

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated shortly.

To adopt the draft Reports of the Committee on the Subjects mentioned below:- (a) Status of Aviation Connectivity in the Country; (b) Potential of Tourist Spots in the Country - Connectivity and Outreach; and (c) Development and Conservation of Museums and Archaeological sites - Challenges and Opportunities.

11:00 A.M. - To hear Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on ‘The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021’ and 'Functioning of Airports Authority of India'; and 2:30 P.M. - To hear Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the subject 'Role of Highways in Nation Building'.

To hear the representatives of Private Airlines on the subject ‘Functioning of Airports Authority of India’ .

(i) To hear the experts/stakeholders on ‘Development and Conservation of Museums and Archaeological sites - Challenges and Opportunities’ (ii) To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on ‘Potential of Tourist Spots in the Country - Connectivity and Outreach’.

Consideration and adoption of the draft Report on Demands for Grants (2021-22) of Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Consideration and adoption of the following draft Reports:- (i) Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2021-22) of Ministry of Culture; and (ii) Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2021-22) of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

Consideration and adoption of the following draft Reports:- (i) Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2021-22) of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; and (ii) Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2021-22) of Ministry of Tourism.

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated shortly.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism; and Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on Demands for Grants (2021-22) of the respective Ministries.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism; and Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on Demands for Grants (2021-22) of the respective Ministries.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways; and Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways on Demands for Grants (2021-22) of the respective Ministries.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Culture on Demands for Grants (2021-22) of the Ministry

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Culture on 'Preservation, Protection and Funding of Museums and Archaeological Sites'.

I. To hear the views of Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance on lending aspects of Road sector and Hospitality sector; and II. To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the below mentioned subjects:- i. Role of Highways in Nation Building; ii. Review of issues discussed by the Multi Member Consultative Committee headed by him, which was appointed with the aim to evolve ways for increasing the use of alternate environment friendly fuel to achieve fuel efficiency and reduction of carbon emissions in order to meet the goals of Mission 2030 of Government of India; iii. Lending aspects of road sector; and iv. Issues raised by the Committee in its meetings held on 23rd October, 2019; 4th November, 2019; 7th October, 2020; and 13th October, 2020.

To hear the representatives of some public sector banks/financial institutions on lending aspects of road sector and hospitality sector.

To hear the following stakeholders on the subject 'Role of Highways in Nation Building':- i. Indian Roads Congress; ii. All India Transporters’ Welfare Association; iii. Indian Academy of Highway Engineers; and iv. Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association.

To hear Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on the subject 'Functioning of Airports Authority of India' and on updated status of the recommendations of the Committee made in its 276th Report, regarding need for effective co-ordination mechanism among the Ministries of Civil Aviation, Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Culture, Tourism and Railways and the creation of Core Group on safety and security.

(i) Consideration and adoption of the draft Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its Two Sixty Ninth Report on Cargo Handling at the Major Ports; and (ii) To hear Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on updated status on the recommendations of the Committee made in its 275th Report, regarding need for effective co-ordination mechanism among the Ministries of Civil Aviation, Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Culture, Tourism and Railways and on the issues raised by the stakeholders of the tourism industry in the meeting of the Committee held on 13th October, 2020

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Shipping on various aspects relating to dredging in Ports and present status of cruise terminals.

(i) To hear Private airlines on the subject ‘Status of Aviation connectivity in the country’. (ii) To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on the subject ‘Status of Aviation connectivity in the country’.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Culture on the subject ‘Development and Conservation of Museums and Archaeological sites – Challenges and Opportunities’.

(i)To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the subject ‘Impact of Coronavirus pandemic on Road Transport sector’. (ii)To hear the Stakeholders on the subject ‘Potential of Tourist Spots in the Country - Connectivity and Outreach’.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the subject ‘Impact of Coronavirus pandemic on Road Transport sector’.

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3:00 P.M. (i) To consider and adopt the draft Reports on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its Two Hundred and Seventy Sixth Report on 'Demands for Grants (2020-21) of Ministry of Civil Aviation'; Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its Two Hundred and Seventy Seventh Report on 'Demands for Grants (2020-21) of Ministry of Culture'; and Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its Two Hundred and Seventy Ninth Report on 'Demands for Grants (2020-21) of Ministry of Shipping'. 3:15 P.M. (ii) To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Shipping on the subject ‘Impact of Coronavirus pandemic on Shipping sector’. 4:00 P.M. (iii) To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Culture on ‘Impact of Coronavirus pandemic on Indian Heritage and Culture’.

11:00 A.M. (i) To consider and adopt the draft Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/ Observations of the Committee contained in its Two Hundred and Seventieth Report on 'Development of Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir'; 11:15 A.M. (ii) To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on ‘Impact of Coronavirus pandemic on Tourism Sector’; and 12:15 P.M. (iii) To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on ‘Impact of Coronavirus pandemic on Civil Aviation sectors’.

Consideration and adoption of the following draft Reports:- (i) Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2020-21) of Ministry of Civil Aviation;(ii)Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2020-21) of Ministry of Culture;(iii)Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2020-21) of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; and (iv)Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2020-21) of Ministry of Shipping.

Consideration and adoption of the following draft Reports:(i) Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2020-21) of Ministry of Civil Aviation(ii) Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2020-21) of Ministry of Culture(iii) Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2020-21) of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; and(iv) Draft Report on Demands for Grants (2020-21) of Ministry of Shipping.

To hear the Secretaries of the Ministries of Civil Aviation; and Road Transport and Highways

To hear the Secretaries of the Ministries of Culture, Tourism and Shipping

To hear Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on the subject ‘Status of Aviation Connectivity in the country’; and Secretary, Ministry of Shipping on the subject ‘Promotion of Infrastructure in India’s Maritime Sector’

Consideration and adoption of the following draft Reports:- (i) Draft Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/Observations of the Committee contained in its Two Hundred and Thirty Sixth Report on 'Infrastructure Lending in Road Sector'; (ii) Draft Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/Observations of the Committee contained in its Two Hundred and Sixty Second Report on 'Development of Buddhist Circuit in India'; and (iii) Draft Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Recommendations/Observations of the Committee contained in its Two Hundred and Seventy First Report on 'Fellowships, Scholarships, Grants, Pensions and Schemes administered by the Ministry of Culture'.

to hear (i) Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Commissioner of Railway Safety on 'Issues relating to safety in the Sector of Civil Aviation' as also its interface with the Office of the Commissioner of Railway Safety; and (ii) Chairman, Railway Board on 'Functioning of Commission of Railway Safety' in the context of implementation status of 188th and 210th Reports of the Committee.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the subject 'Role of National Highways Authority of India in Nation Building'.

To hear the Secretaries of Ministry of Culture; Ministry of Civil Aviation; Ministry of Shipping; Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; and Ministry of Tourism.

To consider and adopt the following Reports:- (i) Draft Report on Cargo Handling at the Major Ports;(ii)Draft Report on Development of Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir;(iii) Draft Report on Fellowships, Scholarships, Grants and Pensions administered by the Ministry of Culture; and (iv) Draft Report on the Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations/ observations of the Committee contained in its Two Hundred Fifty Sixth Report on the subje#39;Issues related to improving consumers#39; satisfaction of airlines#39;.

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Director-General, Archaeological Survey of India on the #39;Functioning of Archaeological Survey of India#39;. The Committee will also consider and adopt (i) Draft Report on the Development of Buddhist Circuit in India; (ii) Draft Report on the Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations/observations of the Committee contained in its 257th Report on the Demands for Grants (2018-19) of Ministry of Civil Aviation; (iii) Draft Report on the Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations/observations of the Committee contained in its 258th Report on the Demands for Grants (2018-19) of Ministry of Culture; (iv) Draft Report on the Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations/observations of the Committee contained in its 259th Report on the Demands for Grants (2018-19) of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; (v) Draft Report on the Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations/ observations of the Committee contained in its 260th Report on the Demands for Grants (2018-19) of the Ministry of Shipping; and (vi) Draft Report on the Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations/ observations of the Committee contained in its 261st Report on the Demands for Grants (2018-19) of Ministry of Tourism.

To hear the views of Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Go Air, Indigo, Air Asia and Vistara on the subjects #39;Exorbitant increase in the excess luggage charges by different airlines, Dynamic pricing of air tickets and other issues connected therewith. 

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on the subjects 'Issues related to proposed disinvestment (if any) of Air India; Specific updates on UDAN Scheme as raised by the Committee at Leh; Exorbitant increase in the excess luggage charges by different airlines; Dynamic pricing of air tickets and other issues connected therewith. To hear the views of Air India, Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Go Air, Indigo, Air Asia and Vistara on the subjects 'Exorbitant increase in the excess luggage charges by different airlines, Dynamic pricing of air tickets and other issues connected therewith.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Shipping and Chairmen, Chennai Port Trust, Cochin Port Trust, Kamarajar Port Limited, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, Deendayal Port Trust, Mormugao Port Trust, New Mangalore Port Trust and Vishakhapatnam Port Trust on the subject Cargo handling in Major Ports.

To hear the views of Secretary, M/o Shipping, Chairmen of Chennai Port Trusat, Cochin Port Trust, Kamrajar Port Ltd., V.O..Chidambaranar Port Trust, Deendayal Port Trust, Mormugao Port Trust, New Mangalore Port Trust and Visakhapatnam Port Trust on the subject Cargo Handling in Major Ports

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, Chairman, Mumbai Port Trust and Chairman-in-charge, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust on Cargo handling in Major Ports.

(i) To take stock of the progress made by the Sub-Committee and (ii) to hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Culture on Fellowships, Scholarships, Grants and Pensions administered by the Ministry of Culture.

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Shipping and Chairman, Inland Waterways Authority of India on Development and funding of National Waterways in India.

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course. 

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course 

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Demands for Grants 

To hear the views of the Secretary, Ministry of Culture on Demands for Grants

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on (i) points raised by Employees Unions of Air India on proposed disinvestment of Air India Ltd. (ii) Demands for Grants

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on the Demands for Grants (2018-19) 

To hear the views of the Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Director-General, Archaeological Survey of India and experts/stakeholders on the subject Development of Buddhist Circuit in the country 

To consider and adopt the draft Reports on (i) Issues related to improving consumers satisfaction of airlines and (ii) Proposed disinvestment of Air India Ltd. 

To interact with the European Commissioner for Transport and Mobility, H.E. Ms. Violeta Bulc 

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course 

To hear the views of the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation alongwith representatives of DGCA, BCAS and Airports Authority of India on Passenger amenities and behaviour of airline personnel towards passengers Allotment of slots to airlines and Regional Connectivity Scheme. The Comittee will also hear the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Secretary, department of Investment and Public asset Management on Proposed disinvestment of Air India 

To hear the views of the CEOs/CMDs of Air India, Jet Airways, Spicejet and Vistara on Passenger amenities and behaviour of airline personnel towards passengers 

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

To decide its future course of action

Agenda of the meeting intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

To hear the views of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (Ministry of Finance) and Air India on Disinvestment of Air India

To consider and adopt the draft reports on the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016 and the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2016. Thereafter, the Committee will hear the views of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (Ministry of Finance) and Air India on Disinvestment of Air India.

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

To hear the views of the Additional Secretary and senior officials of Ministry of Shipping on the The Major Port Authorities Bill, 2016

Committee will undertake a local visit to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi

To hear the views of the Secretary and senior officials of Ministry of Shipping on the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016 referred to this Committee for examination and report

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

To decide its future course of action

To consider and adopt the draft reports on Demands for Grants (2017-18) of the Ministries of Civil Aviation, Culture, Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Tourism.

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aiation on the Demands for Grants (2017-18)

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Shipping on the Demands for Grants (2017-18)

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the Demands for Grants (2017-18)

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Culture on the Demands for Grants (2017-18)

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on the Demands for Grants (2017-18)

Forthcoming meetings of the Committee T&T 15 Feb, 23rd Feb & 2 March, 2017 to examine the Demands for Grants (2017-18) of various Ministries

To consideration and adoption of draft Report on the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016

To hear the views of the Secretary, Ministry of civil Aviation and CMDs/CEOs of scheduled airline operators on various aspects of f the Implementation of National Civil Aviation Policy

To hear the views of the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and CMDs/CEOs of scheduled private airline operators on various aspects of the Implementation of the National Civil Aviation Policy.

Detailed consideration and adoption of Draft Report on the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

To consider and adopt the draft Reports

consider and adopt the draft report on The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016

To hear the stakeholders on the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016 Secretaries of Ministry/Department of Road Transport of State Governments of Tamil nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Union Territory of Puducherry

To hear the Secretaries of Ministry/Department of Road Transport of State Governments and Union territories Administrations on The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016

Further hear the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016

To hear the views of the Secretary and other senior officers of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and decide the future course of action of the Committee.

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Committee will undertake a local visit to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi

Committee has decided to undertake a study visit to the Heliport at Rohini, New Delhi

To hear the Secretary and other senior officers of Ministry of Shipping and CMD, Shipping Corporation of India on the functioning of Shipping Corporation of India

To consider and adopt the draft reports on Demands for Grants (2016-17) of the Ministries of Culture, Road Transport and Highways and Shipping

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Shipping on Demands for Grants (2016-17)

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Demands for Grants (2016-17)

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Culture on Demands for Grants (2016-17)

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on Demands for Grants (2016-17)

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on Demands for Grants (2016-17)

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

To hear the Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Director-General, Archaeological Survey of India on Functioning of the Archaeological Survey of India’.

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

To hear the representatives of Ministry of Culture on the following subjects:- (i) Overall functioning of the Cultural Institutions under the Ministry of Culture (ii) Implementation of the Recomendations of the High Powered Committee (HPC) on Cultural Institutions and (iii) Fellowships, Scholarships and Grants administered by the Ministry of Culture

The agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Hear the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways on (i) Issues related to infrastrcture lending in road sector and (ii) Functioning of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

To hear the views of the representatives of Indian National Ship-owners Association and ICC Shipping Association on The Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2015.

To hear the views of the Secretary, Ministry of Shipping on The Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2015 and also to decide the future course of action of the Committee

To consider and adopt the draft report on the National Waterways Bill, 2015

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course.

To hear the representatives of Ministries of Civil Aviation and Home Affairs on Security at Airports in India

To hear the representatives of Ministries of Civil Aviation and Home Affairs on Security at Airports in India Privatization of services at Chennai and Kolkata airports and to further consider the National Waterways Bill, 2015with the representatives of Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change and Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure).

To hear the views of the Secretary, Ministry of Shipping and senior officials of Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on The National Waterways Bill, 2015

To consier and adopt the draft reports on Demands for Grants (2015-16) of the Ministries of Road Transport and Highways and Shipping

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Shipping

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Culture on Demands for Grants (2015-16)

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on Demands for Grants (2015-16)

To hear the views of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on Demands for Grants (2015-16)

To consider and adopt the draft report on the Anti-Hijacking Bill, 2014

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course.

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course.

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda papers for the meeting will be circulated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course

Agenda of the meeting will be intimated in due course