Question : NATIONAL RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE SCHEME



(a) the present status of implementation of second phase of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme(NREGS) in the country?

(b) the number of districts covered thereunder, State-wise;

(c) the funds allotted to them and job cards issued thereunder;

(d) whether social audit of projects under NREGS has been done by Gram Sabhas;and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/being taken to remove the obstacles?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU)

(a)to (c) : A statement containing the requisite information is enclosed (Annexure-I).

(d)&(e) Gram Sabhas have been regularly conducting social audit of projects under NREGS as per the provisions of the Act as well as operational guidelines and necessary remedial/corrective measures are also being taken up by the Gram Sabhas to remove deficiencies/ obstacles.