(a) the details of centrally sponsored schemes implemented by the Union
Government through the Panchayats; State-wise including Madhya Pradesh; and
(b) the role of the State Governments in all these schemes?
(a) the details of centrally sponsored schemes implemented by the Union
Government through the Panchayats; State-wise including Madhya Pradesh; and
(b) the role of the State Governments in all these schemes?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR PLANNING, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. ASHWANI KUMAR)
(a) & (b): A list of Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) prepared as per Statement of
Budget Estimates 2012-13 of the Union Ministries is enclosed. The Central Ministries
were requested by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in January, 2009 and the Planning
Commission in March, 2009 to carry out the Activity Mapping for each Centrally
Sponsored Scheme/ACA scheme in conformity with the advisory issued by the Ministry of
Panchayati Raj and amend the guidelines for their scheme accordingly. During the
discussion in the Planning Commission for finalizing the States’ Annual Plans every year,
the State Governments are persuaded to ensure that State Plans are based on District Plans
consolidated by District Planning Committees, as advised by the Planning Commission
through its circular dated 25th August, 2006. The role of Panchayats varies across different
Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), which are administered by different Central
Ministries / Departments. Since, Panchayat is a State subject, States vary in the extent to
which they provide role and responsibilities to Panchayats in planning, implementation and
monitoring of different CSS. Among the major CSS, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Programme (MGNREGP), Saakshar Bharat Mission, Indira Awas
Yojana (IAY) and National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) provide
significant role and responsibilities to Panchayats. All these schemes are reported to be
implemented in the States, which includes Madhya Pradesh as well.
In addition to the above, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has taken up with Ministries
at various levels / meetings to provide appropriate role to the Panchayati Raj Institutions in
the planning and implementation of CSSs.