Lok Sabha Question No. 791 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: Implementation of SAGY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OERURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 791 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.12.2015

## IMPLEMENTAION OF SAGY

## 791. KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- the main objectives of Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY); and goal
- whether the of cooperative, private and voluntary sector projects under Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) will be covered by MPLADS; plan and
- whether the Government proposes to review   guidelines   during the course of implementation of Saansad Adarsh Gram   Yojana and provide funds to encourage use of technology and innovations; if S0, the details thereof;
- if s0, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a): As per the guidelines, the and main objectives of Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) are: goal

## Objectives:

Goal: The of Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) is to translate the comprehensive and organic vision of Mahatma Gandhi into reality, keeping in view the present context: goal

- To trigger  processes which lead to holistic   development of the identified Gram Panchayats
- a improved basic amenities
- To substantially improve the standard of and quality of life of all sections of the population through living
- b\_ higher productivity
- C enhanced human development
- reduced disparities
- d. better livelihood opportunities
- f. access to rights and entitlements
- g. wider social mobilization
- h: enriched social capital
- iii, To generate models of local level development and effective local governance which can motivate and inspire neighbouring Gram Fanchayats to learn and adapt
- iv. To nurture the identified Adarsh Grams a8 schools cf iocal development t0 train other Gram Fanchayats
- (b): The Guidelines have been reviewed as and when Following two amendments have been made to the Guidelines of Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana:

The Gram Panchayats once selected by members of Parliament (whose tenures have ended on account of resignation or otherwise would be continued as such under SAGY irrespective of The newly elected MPs will have the to select the GP of their choice and two more subsequently addendum to the principal Guidelines\_File SAGY dated 20.03.2015 as annexure I) option

The current   RajyaSabha members   elected   from the   erstwhile undivided State  of Andhra Pradesh before the bifurcation of the State may choose villages under SAGY from anywhere in the erstwhile State of Andhra Pradesh (this is, anywhere in the newly ~created states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, both) irrespective of their allotted State as a onetime exception: This on-time dispensation will not, however; be applicable subsequently; as and states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana   (Inserted vide addendum to the principal\_Guidelines\_File\_No\_K

SAGY who are expected to inculcate pride in  village, encourage societal  change/Behavioural change, take collective responsibility and initiate People projects  The development of Gram Panchayats identified under SAGY is intended to take   place  through existing Government Schemes and Programmes without allocating additional funds There is no proposal for providing funds to the SAGY Gram Panchayats.

- (c) & (d) Contribution from Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) fund can be made to the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) for the works that are eligible for implementation under the Guidelines on MPLADS: Paras 3.21 and 3.42 of the Guidelines on MPLADS provide details of MPLADS fund utilisation respectively with to Trusts/Societies and Cooperative Societies. Copies of extracts of paras 3.21 and 3.42 of the Guidelines on MPLADS are attached as Annexure -IIL regard

October,201

In exercise of the power conferred by ihe Cabinet while approving the Saansad ine Scheme Guidelines: -

| Guidelines                                                | Amendment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Para 12.Role; And Responsibilities(b) Government 0t India | Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on a rotation basiz: The Review the Status of overail implementation Provide a forum for discussion and decision making in respect af inter-ministerial issues: c} Identify bottienecks anc problems; and initiate remedial action where including suggesting changes of tne guidelines of the various Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemeslprogrammes operated concerned Ministries/Deparments: after as may be decided" by |
| Para Adarah Gram                                          | Tne Gram Panchayats Once selected by Members 0f Parliament(whose jenures nave ended account 07 resignation irrespective of whether activities have already been                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |

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## Governmeni of India Ministry of Rural Development (SAGY Cehl)

Annezure

Krishi Bhawan New Delni-110001

## File No. K-11033/4/2014-SAGY Ministry of Rural Development (SAGY Division)

## ADDENDUM

8ubjece: Addencum to Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana Guidelines issued on

In exercise 0f the power conferred by ihe Cabinet while approving the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana and its guidelines, the Ministry hereby make following   amendments in the Scheme Guidelines: -

| Nc.   | Guidelines                           | Amendment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
|-------|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|       | Para 9 Identification 0i Adarsh Gram | At the end of sub-para 3 insert Tre Gurrent Rajya State Of Andhra Pradesh before the bifurcation 0f the State may choose villages under SAGY from anywhere in the   erstwhile State 0f Andhra Pradesh(ihat is anywhere in States allotted Staze as.a One-tiini? exception: be applicable subsequently, as and when Rajya Sabha MPs are freshly elected irom the newlyi-created states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangara - |

This has the approval of Minister(Rural Development} .

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Krishi Bhawan ~New Delhi-110001 Dated: 27th

(Aparajitg Sarangi) Jcint Secretary(SAGY) Tel: 011-23383553.

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- converged with Panchyat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) with the objective of creating more durable aszets.
- 318 2 area where %0 be implemented and the amount recommended, but will not be permitted to
- 319 corrunity contribution.
- 20 commuaity contribution MPLADS funds sball not be uzed to substitute the public and
- Community infrastructue and public utility building works permissible for nonproft making entity, enjoying

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- ffom MPLADS for the creation of asset with interest at the ratc of [8% per annu fora] agreement modcl agreereut forn ia at Annexurewill be executed by the being along
- funds; only uplo Rs. one crore in all, in & financial ycar fom MPLADS funda for works financial year 2012-13 is t0 be a8 per (he guidelines existing during tbat period prior regulated
- SocietyfTrust; if the recommending MP Or children; grandchildren and thcir spouses and their in-lawa MPa may ensure the spirit of
- AS sanctioning
- Frn charitable old persong; charitable residential homes for widows; charitable residential homes colonies for lepers, charitable regidential homes for blind perzons; charitable residential homes for spastic mentally retarded children or charitable residential homeg for deaf iife-time will stand relaxed t Rs.l crore. The total funds received from MPLADS under this relaxed dispensation will be used only in and for the charitable and resideatial hone And thc funds will be utilised only for te purposes provided for in para 3.21 of the Guidelines. aged \_
- 3.31.6 Compulsory cent percent audit of all the warks exacuted uder the MPLADS c all the Tusis Societles receiving MPLADS fund: ditors who audit the MPLADS fund: annually in the districts &nd certificate t0 that ef Guidelines 0n MPLADS during
- 3 work under the Scheme is completed, it should be put t0 public uge. For
- Liat of all be displayed in prominent
- 24 Act MP&;
- Cboperative Socleties
- trusts
- The cooperative society should be in existence for the preceding 3 years and,in the opinion should be well-reputed and dedicaled to   community / public good.
- utility building works (whici are permissible for trusts \_ public
- society in its lifctime and Rs.l crore to all trusts / societies by one MP in one yeaz) will be applicable mutatis mutandis)
- nature. pubiic utility
- publie at Individual or family benzlits Jerge.
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- 10.
- 12.
- permissible.
- organization:.
- in an emergency and MPLADS)' repair
- permitted) MPs miay also provide