(a) whether the fund earmarked for Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during 2009-10
has not been utilized;
(b) whether for the year 2010-11 an allocation of Rs.400 crores has been made under the Scheme;and
(c) if so, the details thereof and steps taken by the Government to implement the Scheme in proper
and speedy manner?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PRADEEP JAIN `ADITYA`)
(a) No, Sir.
(b) No, Sir.
(c) The budgetary allocation for the year 2010-11 for Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is Rs.22,00
crore, including Rs.10,000 crore as Internal and Extra Budgetary Resource (IEBR). The following measures
have been taken by the Ministry of Rural Development to implement the programme in proper and speedy manner:-
(i) The State Governments have been advised to deploy adequate number of dedicated Programme Implementation
Units (PIUs) commensurate with their work load.
(ii) Central Public Sector Undertakings have been deployed in Bihar, Jharkhand and Tripura.
(iii) The Standard Bidding Document (SBD) has been amended to facilitate participation
of small and medium as well as large contractors.
(iv) The State Governments have been advised for e-tendering of the projects to expedite
the process and also to ensure transparency.
(v) Implementation of the programme is being monitored through monthly reports,
periodical review meeting and field visits of officers.
(vi) Training is being imparted to the field personnel for building their capacity in
programme implementation.