(a) whether the Government provides financial assistance for training and capacity
building of panchayats under Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana, separately;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the funds sanctioned, released and utilised for the purpose by the States/UTs
during each of the last three years and the current year?
MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI V. KISHORE CHANDRA DEO)
(a): Yes Madam.
(b): The Ministry of Panchayati Raj provides financial assistance under Rashtriya Gram
Swaraj Yojana (RGSY) to States/UTs for training of Elected Representatives (ERs) and
functionaries of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) as well as for establishment of distance
learning facility for training.
(c): The RGSY scheme is demand driven in nature and details of funds released and utilized
by States/UTs under the scheme during last three years and current year are at Annex.