Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) addresses measures for transparency and accountability in rural development schemes, including MGNREGS, PMAYG, and PMGSY, across India, with specific attention to Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The Ministry employs multi-level monitoring and MIS systems, and coordinates with States/UTs for effective implementation. Currently, MoRD does not promote private sector participation at the central level, relying on States and UTs for scheme implementation.
Key Points / Main Content:
Transparency and Accountability Measures:
* MoRD prioritizes transparency and accountability in its schemes.
* The Ministry has implemented robust processes and provides guidelines for smooth implementation across States/UTs.
* Performance is analyzed, and actions are tailored accordingly based on program-specific factors.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
* Multi-level monitoring system including Performance Review Committee Meetings, DISHA meetings, NLMs, Area Officers Schemes, Common Review Mission, Concurrent Evaluation, and Impact Assessment Studies.
* State-specific reviews are conducted with actions based on findings.
* End-to-end transaction-based MIS enables real-time monitoring, including geotagged and timestamped photographs.
* All scheme data is available in the public domain.
Coordination and Support:
* MoRD provides sufficient funds, facilitates forest clearances, and coordinates with related Ministries/Agencies for manpower and technical support.
* States are advised to recruit adequate staff; funds are provided for staffing and administrative expenditure.
* Training and orientation of program manpower is arranged regularly.
* Regular coordination with State Governments for fund release proposals and documentation.
Additional Measures:
* Social Audits are conducted for schemes like MGNREGS and PMAYG.
* Ombudsmen are appointed for MGNREGA grievance redressal; grievance redressal is prioritized across schemes.
* Norms for administrative, technical oversight, and audit have been established.
* Mobile applications for inspection and other areas are developed.
* Women networks, community-based organizations, and civil society organizations are mobilized.
Technology Utilization:
* SRISHTI, a geospatial portal, is used for monitoring WDC-PMKSY projects, with geocoded photographs uploaded via the DRISHTI mobile application.
* Fund utilization is monitored via the PFMS portal.
Private Sector Participation:
* MoRD does not currently promote private sector participation in rural development projects at the central level.
* Schemes are implemented through States and Union Territories.
Impact Analysis:
States and Union Territories:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing rural development schemes and adhering to transparency and accountability measures.
* Action Required: Implement schemes effectively, ensure transparency, recruit adequate staff, and coordinate with MoRD for funds and support.
Citizens/Beneficiaries:
* Impact: Benefit from rural development schemes and have access to information and grievance redressal mechanisms.
* Action Required: Utilize available schemes, participate in social audits, and report grievances through established channels.
Ministry of Rural Development:
* Impact: Responsible for ensuring effective implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of rural development schemes across the country.
* Action Required: Continue providing guidelines, funds, and support to States/UTs, monitor scheme progress, and address any issues or delays.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Rural Development: The central government ministry responsible for implementing rural development schemes in India.
Maharashtra: A state in western India, specifically mentioned in the context of scheme implementation.
Madhya Pradesh: A state in central India, specifically mentioned in the context of scheme implementation.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli: A Union Territory in India, specifically mentioned in the context of scheme implementation.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme MGNREGS: A flagship employment scheme aimed at enhancing livelihood security of households in rural areas of India by providing at least one hundred days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
Pradhan MantriAwaasYojanaGramin PMAYG: A rural housing scheme aimed at providing affordable housing to rural poor.
Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana PMGSY: A rural road construction scheme aimed at providing all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations.
DeendayalAntyodayaYojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission DAYNRLM: A poverty alleviation scheme aimed at creating self-employment opportunities for the rural poor.
O.I.H.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2574
ANSWERED ON 05/08/2025
SCHEMES FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
2574. Shri BhumareSandipanraoAsaram:
Shri GyaneshwarPatil:
Dr. ShivajiBandappaKalge:
Shri NileshDnyandevLanke:
Smt. DelkarKalabenMohanbhai:
Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:
(a) the measures being taken to ensure transparency and
accountability in the implementation of various schemes of the
Ministry of Rural Development in the country, State-wise
particularly in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Dadra and
Nagar Haveli;
(b) whether there is any effective mechanism in place for
monitoring the said scheme;
(c) the steps being taken by the Government to further strengthen
coordination with the State and Union Territories in the
implementation of the said schemes;
(d) whether the Government proposes to promote private sector
participation for development projects in rural areas; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)
(a) to (c): Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) is implementing a
number of welfare schemes/programmes such as Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS),
Pradhan MantriAwaasYojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), Pradhan Mantri
Gram SadakYojana (PMGSY), DeendayalAntyodayaYojana - National
Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM),
DeenDayalUpadhyayaGrameenKaushalyaYojana (DDUGKY), Rural
Page 1 of 4Self Employment Training Institutes(RSETIs), National Social
Assistance Programme(NSAP) and Watershed Development
Component of Pradhan MantriKrishiSinchaeeYojana (WDC-
PMKSY) for overall development of rural areas of the country
including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Dadra and Nagar
Haveli.
Transparency and accountability are the prime focus of the
various schemes/ Programmes of the Ministry. The Ministry has
adopted robust processes for ensuring the transparency and
accountability in the implementation of the scheme across the
States/Union Territories. Necessary guidelines/instructions have
been issued from time to time to ensure smooth implementation of
these schemes/programmes. However, MoRD accords emphasis for
targeted implementation of its schemes/projects. The programme
wise factors affecting performance are analyzed and tailored
actions are taken accordingly. Some of the major strategies in this
regard are: -
i. In order to ensure that the schemes reach closure, the
Ministry has evolved a comprehensive multi- level and
multi-format system of monitoring and evaluation of the
implementation of rural development schemes, including
Performance Review Committee Meetings, District
Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee
(“DISHA”) meetings, National Level Monitors (NLMs),
Area Officers Schemes, Common Review Mission,
Concurrent Evaluation and Impact Assessment Studies.
State specific reviews of States/UTs are also undertaken
from time to time and action is taken on the basis of
their findings.
ii. The schemes of the Rural Development have been
brought upon end-to-end transaction-based MIS, which
enables all the stakeholders to monitor status of
schemes in a real time basis. The works are
photographed with geo-tags and time stamps. All the
data of Rural Development schemes are available on
public domain.
iii. In addition to above, the Ministry arranges for sufficient
funds for completion of works facilitates forest
clearances, coordinates convergence with related
Ministries/Agencies for manpower, technical support etc.
iv. Social Audits are also conducted for some Schemes like
Mahatma Gandhi NREGS and PMAY-G. Ombudsman are
also appointed for attending to any grievances regarding
Page 2 of 4MGNREGA works. In addition, grievance redressal is
being given due attention in all schemes of the Rural
Development.
v. States are advised to recruit adequate staff for
implementation of the programme. Norms have been laid
for staffing. Funds are provided for supporting hiring of
manpower and other administrative expenditure. The
training and orientation of programme manpower is also
arranged from time to time.
vi. Norms for administrative and technical oversight and
audit have been laid down. Mobile application for
inspection viz. Area Officer App has been developed.
Similar apps have been developed in other areas too and
is an ongoing process depending on the requirements.
The performance of officials is monitored against them.
vii. Regular coordination with the State Govt. for preparation
of the fund release proposals and documentation is made
and timely advice is tendered to them in this regard. In
cases of delay, the matter is escalated to higher levels
for seeking release of funds.
viii. Women networks, community based organisations and
civil society organisations are mobilised for creating
demand from below for proper implementation of the
schemes.
ix. Under WDC-PMKSY, a geo-spatial portal, SRISHTI
developed with the assistance of National Remote
Sensing Centre (NRSC), is used for monitoring the
progress of the projects. Geo-coded and time-stamped
photographs on near real-time basis are uploaded on
SRISHTI portal using a mobile application named
„DRISHTI‟ specifically developed for the purpose. The
progress of the funds utilization by the States/UTs is
monitored through PFMS portal on regular basis.
(d) & (e): All the schemes/programmes of MoRD are implemented
through the States/ Union Territories. At present the Ministry does
not promote private sector participation in rural development
projects at central level..
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