Lok Sabha Question No. 674 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Centrally Sponsored Schemes
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 674 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.02.2016

## CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES

## 674  SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

Will the Minister of  Planning be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken measures to make  the role of  the public representatives including Members of Parliament more effective in the centrally sponsored schemes, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to constitute new sub-committee for these schemes; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a). Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) are the schemes,  which are ordinarily relate to the subject mentioned in the State and Concurrent lists of the Constitution of India. Hence while these schemes are formulated by respective administrative Central Ministries/Departments in consultation with the States/UTs and other stakeholders, these are implemented eventually by the State Governments/their agencies as per the guidelines issued by the Central Ministries / Departments for individual schemes. There is no single Supervisory and Monitoring Committee for all the Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Role of the Honourable Member of the Parliament in the schemes is governed by the guidelines of the schemes.  A  brief  on  involvement  of  MPs  in  implementation  of  CSSs  by  various  Ministries  / Departments is given at Annexure.  In addition, a separate scheme namely, Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is already in place under which all projects/programmes under the Scheme are implemented on the recommendation of local MP.

- (b).  No, Madam
- (c).  Does not arise.

## Annexure

## Annexure to the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 674 raised by SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL, M.P.

## due for answer on 26.02.2016 regarding CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES.

## Note on participation of MPs in development work through CSS:

Scheme-wise arrangements regarding participation of MPs in implementation of some of the important schemes are as follows:

## Ministry of Rural Development

With a view to fulfill the objective of ensuring quality in implementation, particularly in the context of large public funds being spent under the programmes of the Ministry, the Vigilance & Monitoring Committees are constituted for providing a crucial role for the Members of Parliament and elected  representatives  of  the  people  in  State  Legislatures  and  Panchayati  Raj  Institutions  in  the implementation of the Rural Development Programmes.

These Vigilance & Monitoring Committees, chaired/ co-chaired by Members of Parliament are required to meet once in three months to review the implementation of various rural development programmes. The MoRD has issued detailed guidelines for this institutional mechanism. These VMCs are expected to function as an important instrument for effective monitoring of implementation of the programme of the MoRD with a crucial role for the Members of Parliament and elected representatives of  people  in  State  legislatures  and  Panchayati  Raj  and  elected  representatives  of  people  in  State Legislature and Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in reviewing the implementation of the programme of the Ministry of rural Development. The VMC at district level is required to monitor schemes like:

- a) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
- b) Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY)
- c) National  Rural  Livelihood  Mission(NRLM)  [renamed  as  Deendayal  Antyodaya  Yojana (DAY)]
- d) National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
- e) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
- f) National Land Records Modedrnization Programme ( NLRMP)
- g) National Rural Drinking Water Programme
- h) Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)
- i) Any other programme of Ministry of Rural development

The programme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana are also to be monitored by the district level VMC.

## Some of the scheme specific arrangements indicating role of MPs are as follows:

## 1.    Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a major Centrally Sponsored Scheme.  The position with regard to participation of M.Ps in the implementation of this scheme is as follows:-

PMGSY  is  implemented  by  the  States.    The  guidelines  issued  by  the  Ministry  of  Rural Development  ensure  wider  participation  of  elected  representatives  at  various  levels  of  decision making.  These guidelines also provide for consultation with Members of Parliament.  Some of the important existing arrangements outlined in the guidelines are as follows:-

- a. The Core Network and District Rural Roads Plan are to be finalized by the District Panchayat after giving full consideration to the suggestions of the Member of Parliament.
- b. Suggestions of the Members of Parliament are to be taken while finalizing the Comprehensive New Connectivity Priority List (CNCPL) and Comprehensive Upgradation Priority List (CUPL).
- c. The Annual Plan proposals are to be finalized in consultation with the Lok Sabha Members in respect of their constituencies and Rajya Sabha Members in respect of that district of the State they represent  for  which  they  have  been  nominated  as  Vice-chairman  of  the  District  Vigilance  and Monitoring Committee of the Ministry of Rural Development.
- d. The proposals received from the Members of Parliament by the stipulated date have to be given full consideration in the district Panchayat which is expected to record reasons in each case of non inclusion, and the Member of Parliament should be informed of the inclusion/non-inclusion of their proposals along with the reasons given in each case in the event of non-inclusion.

The elected representatives are also involved in the joint inspection of PMGSY Projects. So far as participation of M.Ps is concerned, the superintending Engineer concerned of the zone/region requests the Hon'ble MP and Zila Pramukh representing that zone/region once in six months to select any PMGSY project (s) for joint inspection. The schedule of joint inspection is fixed as per the convenience of the MP/Zila Pramukh.

## 2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

SSA has been drawn up with specific goals and targets set for achieving universalization of elementary education.   Programme Budgets are accordingly earmarked towards activities required to meet these goals.  Democratic structures starting from the village level upwards through VECs, Gram

Panchayats, are integral parts of the decision making process in the Programme.  SSA Framework of implementation  also  provides  for  District  Level  Committees,  comprising  public  representatives  to

monitor the implementation of the programme.  All MPs, MLAs, ZPs elected from the district are members of the Committee.  The Committee is apprised of the progress under SSA in terms of targets

and achievements as well as outcome indicators, such as enrolment, drop-out, learning achievement, etc.  The SSA Framework of implementation provides that suggestions of the members may be taken

into consideration, within the parameters of the SSA guidelines.  The Committee is also required to examine the synergy and convergence of other support services for children in the 6-14 age groups.

## 3.            National Health Mission (NHM)

National Health Mission is a major Centrally Sponsored Scheme being implemented by the States. The guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare ensure wide participation of elected representatives at all levels of decision making i.e. at National, State, District levels, District Hospitals,  Sub  District  Hospitals/Community  Health  Centres  (CHCs)/  First  Referral  Units(FRUs). National Level: At the National level, the NHM has a Mission Steering Group (MSG) headed by the Union  Minister  for  Health  &  Family  Welfare  and  an  Empowered  Programme  Committee  (EPC) headed by the Union Secretary for Health & FW.  Mission Director implements the NRHM under the overall guidance of the MSG.

State level: At the State level, the National Health Mission would function under the overall guidance of the State Health Mission headed by the Chief Minister of the State.  The functions under the Mission are carried out through the State Health & Family Welfare Society.

## Composition of State Health Mission

Chairperson

:  Chief Minister

Co-Chairperson

:  Minister of Health and Family Welfare, State Government

Convener

:  Principal Secretary/Secretary (Family Welfare)

Members

:  Amongst others include nominated public representatives

(5 to 10 members) such as MPs, MLAs, Chairmen- Zila Parishad, urban local bodies.

District Level: On the lines of the State Health Mission, every district is to have a 'District Health Mission/ City Health Mission (CHM)' headed by the Chairperson, Zila Parishad/ Mayor as decided by the State depending upon whether the district is predominantly rural or urban. Every district will have a District Health Society (DHS) will be headed by District Collector.  At the city level, the Mission or Society may be established based on local context.

Composition of District Health Mission/ City Health Mission

Chairperson:

Chairman, Zilla Parishad/ Mayor

Co-Chair:

District Collector/DM

Vice Chair:

CEO Zila Parishad

Convener:

Chief Medical Officer/CDMO/CMHO/Civil Surgeon

Members:  MPs, MLAs, MLCs from the district, Chair-persons of the Standing Committees of the Zilla  Parishad,  Project  Officer  (DRDA),  Chair-persons  of  the  Panchayat  Samitis  and  Hospital Management Societies, District  Programme Managers for health,  ICDS, AYUSH, education, social welfare, Panchayati Raj, State representative, representatives of MNGO/SNGO, etc

Rogi  Kalyan  Samiti  (RKS)  /  Hospital  Management  society  (HMS):

RKS  /  HMS  would  be  a registered society set up in all District Hospitals / Sub   District Hospitals / CHCs / FRUs. It may

consist of the following members:-

People's representatives - MLA / MP

Health officials (including an Ayush doctor)

Local district officials

Leading members of the community

Local CHC/ FRU in-charge

Representatives of the Indian Medical Association

Members of the local bodies and Panchayati Raj representative

Leading donors

National Rural Drinking Water & Sanitation Programme (NRDWP)

4.

(a)

NRDWP is being dealt with by the Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation (MDWS).This scheme is implemented by the State Governments through Department of Rural Development/ Public

Health Engineering Department (PHED) /State water supply and Sanitation Boards, etc, with the active involvement

of

Panchayati

Organisations (NGOs).

(b)

With  a  view  to  review  the  performance  of  the  programmes  of  the  Ministry  of  Rural

Development(Now, MDWS) including NRDWP, State and District level Vigilance Committees have been constituted  by  the  Ministry  of  Rural  Development  where  in  the  Members  of  Parliament  and

elected representatives of the people in the State Legislatures  and Panchayati Raj Institutions are the members. The Local MP is Chairman of the District Vigilance Committee.

Raj institutions(PRIs),  Line  Departments  and  Non-Governmental

(c) Proposals received from Members of Parliament for installation of hand pumps / rural drinking water supply schemes in habitations within their constituencies should be given priority while planning for water supply schemes. Such proposal received from the Member of Parliament should be forwarded to the State Rural Water Supply Department for inclusion in the State annual shelf of projects.

(d) Members of Parliament should be informed of the inclusion/non-inclusion of their proposals along  with  the  reasons  in  each  case  in  the  event  of  non-inclusion.  It  would  be  preferable  if  the communication is issued from the State Nodal Department at a senior level.

(e) Once the annual shelf of projects (DPRs) is finalized, it is to be placed in the State Level Scheme Sanctioning  Committee  (SLSSC) meeting  for  approval.  The  SLSSC  would scrutinize  the proposals to see that they are in accordance with the Guidelines and the proposals of the Members of Parliament have been given full consideration.

## 5. District State and Irrigation Plans

While  formulating  District  Irrigation  Plans  (DIPs),  suggestions  of  Hon'ble  Mermber's  of Parliament and Member's of Legislative Assembly of that is to be invited and will be included in DIPs after due  technical consideration.  Highest priority is to be given on valuable suggestions/ recommendations of Member of Parliament of that particular district subject to technical/financial viability .

## 6.  District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs):

(i) The  Indira  Awaas  Yojana  (IAY)  is  being  implemented  by  the  District  Rural  Development Agencies (DRDAs) with the active involvement of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), the banks, the line departments and the Non-Government Organisations (NGOs).

(ii) With a view to fulfill the objective of ensuring quality in implementation, particularly in the context  of  large  public  funds  being  spent  under  all  the  programmes  of  the  Ministry  of  Rural Development, the Vigilance & Monitoring Committees are constituted for providing a crucial role for the  Members  of  Parliament  and  elected  representatives  of  the  people  in  State  Legislatures  and Panchayati Raj Institutions in the implementation of the Rural Development Programmes.

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