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Lok Sabha Question No. 3845 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Completion of Incomplete Highways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: JYOTI DHURVE

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  working  towards  completion  of  sanctioned  incomplete highways;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  action  taken  so  far  for  completion  of  sanctioned  incomplete highways in Madhya Pradesh during the last three years till date; and
- (c) the time by which such incomplete highways are likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (c) Some of the National Highway projects are incomplete or delayed mainly due to land acquisition, utility shifting, non-availability of soil/aggregate, poor performance of contractors, environment/forest/wildlife  clearances, ROB  &  RUB  issues  with  Railways, public agitation for additional facilities, arbitration/contractual disputes with contractors etc. In order to ensure timely completion of the projects, regular meetings are held with project developers, State Governments and  contractors. To  expedite  completion  of  these  projects  various  steps  are  also taken  which  include  streamlining  of  land  acquisition  &  environment  clearances,  premium  rescheduling, close coordination with other Ministries, revamping of dispute resolution mechanism, frequent reviews at various levels etc. Apart from this Committee of Infrastructure headed  by  Hon'ble  Minister  also  meets  regularly  in  order  to  resolve  various  issues  including Forest/Environment Clearance issues. These projects are likely to get completed by March 2020.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3845

ANSWERED ON 9 TH  AUGUST, 2018

## COMPLETION OF INCOMPLETE HIGHWAYS

3845.   SHRIMATI JYOTI DHURVE:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सडक परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 3844 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: De-allocation of Power from NTPC
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3844 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2018

## DE-ALLOCATION OF POWER FROM NTPC

3844. SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether  Ministry  of  Power  proposes  to  notify  the  de-allocation  of allocated  power  from  the  upcoming  NTPC  stations  located  outside  Odisha except the allocation from North Karanpura Super Thermal Plant Station; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reason therefor?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) & (b) : Based on the consent given by the states, NTPC has commissioned  power  stations  for  the  benefit  of  its  beneficiary  states. Accordingly,  Power  Purchase  Agreements  have  been  signed  between  the States including Odisha and NTPC.

Government  of  Odisha,  vide  letter  dated  28th  June,  2014  has surrendered  power  from  NTPC  stations  located  outside  the  States.   The request of Government of Odisha had been sent to all the States for availing this power and the letter has also been posted on the website of Ministry of Power with a request that the willing States may give their consent to avail such power.

As  per  CERC  regulations,  the  surrendered  power  can  be  reallocated to other beneficiaries if they give their consent to avail such power.

Based on the requests received from Uttar Pradesh, 155 MW from New Nabinagar Unit-I surrendered by Odisha was allocated to Uttar Pradesh. At  present,  Ministry  of  Power  does  not  have  any  other  request  by  other beneficiary  States  to  avail  the  surrendered  power  of  Odisha  from  other Central Generating Stations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3841 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: GST Rates on Instruments Used in Renewable Energy Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3841

TO BE ANSWERED ON-09.08.2018

## GST RATES ON INSTRUMENTS USED IN RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS

3841. SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government is making efforts to reconcile the discrepancies of the Goods & Services Tax (GST) rates on the instruments used in renewable energy projects as the GST rate on the whole small hydel electricity project are 18 per cent at present while the GST rate on generator used in it is 28 per cent and small hydel electricity project falls under renewable energy; and

(b) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (I/C) (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a)  &  (b)  The  small  hydel  electricity  projects  attract  the  applicable  Goods  &  Services  Tax (GST)  @  18  per  cent.  The  electric  generators  falling  under  heading  8501  and  electric generating sets falling under heading 8502 also attract GST @ 18 per cent. Hence, there is no discrepancy in the GST rate as mentioned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3840 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Redressal of Grievances of Seafarers
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3840 TO BE ANSWERED ON  gthAUGUST'  2018

## REDRESSAL OF GRIEVANGES  OF SEAFARERS

## 3840. MOHAMMED  FAIZAL:

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- (a)whethertheGovernmenthasanyplantoresolvetheVariouslongpending grievances  of seafarers  in the country;  and
- (b) if so, the details  thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF SHIPPING (SHRI MANSUKH  L,MANDAVIYA)

- (a) & (b) Yes, Madam. The provisions  for resolving  grievances  of seafarers have been made in the Merchant  Shipping  (Maritime Labour)  Rules' 2016 and Merchant itipping  (Recruitment  & Placement  of Seafarers)  Rules' 2016  Apart from this' detaitei  on\_board complaint  procedure for redressal  of grievances  of seafarers  as specifieO  by the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 has been adopted by the Government and incorporated  in the Merchant  shipping  (Maritime Labour) rules for compliance.Topreventseafarersfromfallingintothetrapofunknown/unregistered Reciuitment and Placement of Seafarers  (RPS) entities, an online e-migrate  system for the seafarers  has been launched in September  2017. This system  allows only the seafarersrecruitedandplacedonboardShipsbytheregisteredRPStopassthrough immigration  check points. ln the year 2017-18' 30 RPS licenses have been susplnded/withdrawn  for non- compliance  of RPS Rules. The Directorate  General  of Shipping  has started blacklisting Foreign  Flag Strip Owners/Employers/Ships  who failed to resolve grievances  of lidian seafarers. The IMO number of those ships is also blocked  in the DGS e-governance  system '
Lok Sabha Question No. 3838 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: ‘Samarth’ Scheme
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3838 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2018

## 'SAMARTH' SCHEME

## 3838. SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  launched  'Samarth'  scheme  for  capacity  building  in  textile sector  and  to  skill  the  youth  for  gainful  and  sustainable  employment  in  the  textile  sector covering the entire value chain of textiles;
- (b) if so, the salient features of the scheme; and
- (c) the details of the benefits accrued/ likely to be accrued?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्य मंरी ( श्री अजय टम्टा ) MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

(a) to (c): The  Government  has  approved  a  new  skill  development  scheme  titled  SamarthScheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector covering the entire value chain of the textile sector, excluding Spinning & Weaving in the organized sector, for a period of three years from 2017-18 to 2019-20 with an outlay of Rs.1300 crore. The Scheme targets to train 10.00 lakh persons (9 lakhs in organised sector & 1 lakh in traditional sector) over a period of 3 years. The aims and objectives of the scheme are as given below-

- i. To  provide  demand  driven,  placement  oriented  National  Skills  Qualifications Framework (NSQF) compliant skilling programmes to incentivize and supplement the efforts of the industry in creating jobs in the organized textile and related sectors.
- ii. To  promote  skilling  and  skill  up-gradation  in  the  traditional  sectors  through respective sectoral Divisions/organizations of the Ministry of Textiles.
- iii. To  provide  livelihood  either  by  wage  or  self-employment  to  all  sections  of  the society  across  the  country  through  imparting  skills  in  the  identified  job  roles  in textiles.

Further, there shall be 70% placement of the successful trainees under the scheme. For the courses in the organised sector, all 70% should be in wage employment. However, in case of traditional sector (Handloom, Handicraft, Silk & Jute), atleast 50% should be in wage employment with balance in self-employment, in-line with the Common Norms prescribed by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3837 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Use of Dual Fuel Engines
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is considering a policy for the use of dual fuel engines which run on both petrol and ethanol/methanol in the country; and (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) and (b) Yes, Madam. To promote the use of duel fuel engines, the Government has notified G.S.R. 682(E) dated 12/07/2016 specifying the mass emission standards for flex-fuel (E 85) or (E  100)  and  ethanol  (ED  95)  vehicles  and  G.S.R  490(E)  dated  24.05.2018  regarding  Mass emission standards for flex-fuel Methanol M15 or M100 and Methanol MD 95 vehicles.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3837

ANSWERED ON 9 TH  AUGUST, 2018

## USE OF DUEL FUEL ENGINES

## 3837.  DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3836 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Unified Vehicle Tax System
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: E. T. MOHAMMED BASHEER

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposed to have Unified Vehicle Tax System throughout the country;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has examined the losses which may arise in the State like Kerala; and
- (c) if so, the remedial steps proposed to be taken by the Government to compensate this loss?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (c)   Yes Madam, a meeting of the Group of Transport Ministers of the States was held on 19.04.2018 which has recommended Harmonisation of Motor Vehicle Taxes across different States. States have been requested to examine the proposal.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3836

ANSWERED ON 9 TH   AUGUST, 2018

## UNIFIED VEHICLE TAX SYSTEM

3836. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 3833 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Funds to Power Projects
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: ASRARUL HAQUE MOHAMMAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3833 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2018

## FUNDS TO POWER PROJECTS

3833.  SHRI MOHD. ASRARUL HAQUE:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  funds  provided  by  the  financial  institutions  for  various power projects in the country including Bihar, project-wise during the last three years;

(b) whether financial institutions and banks opt/tend to finance thermal power projects as compared to hydro power projects;

(c) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;

(d) whether the funding pattern for the power projects has been in line with the  New Hydro Policy, 2008 and  Tariff  Policy  which  aim  to  correct  the  skewed hydro-thermal ratio; and

- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) : Any  credit  information  cannot  be  disclosed  as  prescribed  under section  45  E  of  the  Reserve  Bank  of  India  Act,  1934,  which  provides  for  the obligation of a bank or financial institution to maintain secrecy about the affairs of its constituents.

(b) & (c) : Funds  to  projects,  including  power  projects,  are  given  based  on factors  such  as  commercial  viability,  techno  economic  viability,  credibility  of promoters etc. No discrimination in funding of projects has been reported to this Ministry.

(d) & (e) : The  Hydro  Policy,  2008,  and  Tariff  Policy  2016  do  not  mention funding  pattern for  projects.  However,  under  the  Tariff  Policy  2016,  appropriate Commission is required to develop suitable regulatory framework for incentivizing the developers of hydro electric projects for using long-term financial instruments in order to reduce tariff burden in initial years. Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and  Rural  Electrification  Corporation  (REC)  have  started  long-term  financing  of Hydro Electric Projects with term loans of up to 20 years or more.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3831 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Electrification Projects Funded by the Government
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: HARISH CHANDRA MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3831 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2018

## ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE GOVERNMENT

3831. SHRI HARISH MEENA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) the number of Centrally funded rural electrification projects put on hold in Rajasthan State due to conflict over guidelines and subsidy clarity between  State  and  Union  Government  agency  particularly  in  Dausa  and Alwar districts; and

(b) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  resolve  these  conflicts  and complete the projects in due course ?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) & (b) : There  is no conflict over guidelines  and  subsidy clarity between  Rajasthan  State  and  Union  Government  in  the  execution  of electrification  work  under  Deen  Dayal  Upadhyaya  Gram  Jyoti  Yojana (DDUGJY).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3830 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Construction of New Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: KRISHNAN NARAYANASAMY RAMACHANDRAN, PR. SENTHILNATHAN, R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3830 (To be answered on the August 2018) 9th

## CONSTRUCTION OF NEW AIRPORTS

3830.

SHRI KNRAMACHANDRAN SHRI PR. SENTHIL NATHAN SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN RK

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (2): whether\_the Gevernment has any plans for the construction of new airports in Tamil Nadu particularly at Hosur and Rameshwaram;
- (c): the total estimated cost of the said projects and the details of the funds to be generated for the same;
- (b): if the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor; SO,
- (d): whether the Government has fixed any time limit for the completion of the said projects; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) and (b): No Madam. At present, there is no proposal with Union Government for construction of new greenfield airports at Hosur and Rameshwaram, as per the Greenfield Airport Policy. (c) to (e): Does not arise in view 0f above.

- (e): if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 3825 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Accident Prone Stretches on NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SONA RAM CHOUDHARY

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether accident prone stretches have been identified on the National Highways, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether National Highways Ambulance Service has been introduced along with setting up of the Trauma Centres on those stretches for providing emergency medical facilities; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a)    to  (c)  The  Ministry  has  identified  789  road  accident  black  spots  in  various  States  (out  of which 650 are on National Highways). Ministry has provided cranes and ambulance to various State  Government  under  the  National  Highway  Accident  Relief  Service  Scheme.  National Highway Authority of India has also provided ambulances, cranes etc on the stretches developed by the concessionaire and other completed stretches of National Highways under its operation and maintenance contracts.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3825

ANSWERED ON 9 TH AUGUST, 2018

## ACCIDENT PRONE STRETCHES ON NHs

## 3825. COL. SONARAM CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 3823 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Inclusion of Irrigation in Basic Development Infrastructure
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: VEENA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. †3823

ANSWERED ON 09.0 8.201 8

## INCLUSION OF IRRIGAT ION IN BASIC DEVELOP MENT INFRASTRUCTURE

## †3823. SHRIMATI VEENA DEVI

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the agriculture sector plays an important role in the economy of the country i being an agriculture dominated State and if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Governme this regard;

(b) whether the Government has not included irrigation in the basic development infrastruct the lines of electricity, ports, airports and construction of roads;

- (c) if so , the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(d) the corrective steps taken/to be taken by the Government in this direction?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL )

- (a) Yes Madam, Agriculture sector plays an important role in the economy of the country.  54 the  population  is  engaged  in  agriculture  and  allied  activities  (Census  2011)  and  i approximately 17.4 percent  of I ndia's Gross Value Added at current prices during 2016 - 17.

(b) & (c)Irrigation  being  a  State  subject,  Irrigation/Water  Resources  Projects  are  plan executed and maintained by the State Governments themselves as per their own resources and ority. In order to supplement their efforts, Government of India provides technical and financial assi Governments to encourage sustainable development and efficient management of water resources various schemes and programmes such a s Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc. u Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).

(d) During 2016 - 17, ninety - nine on -going Major/Medium irrigation projects under PMKSY - AIBP having ultimate  irrigation  potential  of  76.03  lakh  ha. and  balance  estimated  cost  of  Rs.77595  cr.  have  b prioritized  in  consultation  with  States,  for  completion  in  phases  up  to  December,  2019 Command Area Development & Water Management (CAD&WM) works. Funding mechanism through NABARD has been approved by the Government for both Central and State share Component.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3820 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Additional Power to Panchayats
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3820 ANSWERED ON 09.08.2018

## Additional Power to Panchayats

## †3820. SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government has prepared any action plan to confer additional powers to Gram Panchayats/Gram Sabhas;
- b) if so, the details thereof; and
- c) the steps taken by the Government for the development and strengthening of villages?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) & (b): As per Article 243G of the Constitution of India, the Legislature of the State may, by law, endow the Panchayats with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them  to  function  as  institutions  of  self-government  in  preparation  and  implementation  of plans for economic development and social justice including those in relation to the matters listed in the Eleventh Schedule.

(c): Under the Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC) for the period 2015-20, grants to the tune of Rs. 2,00,292.20 crore have been devolved to Gram Panchayats constituted under Part IX of the  Constitution,  for  delivering  basic  services  such  as  drinking  water,  sanitation  and infrastructure  etc.  and  technical  &  administrative  support  towards  operations.    The  large funds devolved directly  to Gram Panchayats by  FFC award has created an opportunity for convergent plans in providing basic amenities and services to the people. In order to ensure optimum  utilization  of  Fourteenth  Finance  Commission  award  to  GPs,  the  Ministry  has facilitated  preparation  of  State  specific  Gram  Panchayat  Development  Plan  guidelines  and budgeting, accounting & auditing manuals for GPs for financial discipline.   Further, in order to  strengthen  the  governance  capabilities  of  PRIs  to  deliver  on  Sustainable  Development Goals,  the  Government  has  approved  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  Rashtriya  Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) to be implemented during 2018-19 to 2021-22 with total outlay of Rs 7255.50 crore having Central share of Rs. 4500 crore and State share of 2755.50 crore. The Government of India through its Ministries / Departments is also implementing various schemes  /  programmes  to  bring  about  overall  development  and  strengthening  of  villages provisioning social assistance and basic amenities.

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