(a) whether the Government proposes to ensure a major role of Panchayats for the
implementation of centrally sponsored schemes;
(b) if so, the details thereof, Scheme-wise, State-wise and utilization of funds thereon;
(c) the target fixed in regard to the implementation of the said schemes during the
Eleventh Five Year Plan and the present status in this regard?
MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI VILASRAO DESHMUKH)
(a), (b) & (c): Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has been making efforts to delineate the
role of Panchayats in implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) pertaining to the
subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution. MoPR has issued a detailed
advisory dated 19.1.2009 (available at www.panchayat.gov.in) to the Central Ministries in
this regard. The role of Panchayats in CSSs vary widely. State-wise and scheme-wise details
are not maintained in MoPR.