Question : HONORARIUM TO MEMBERS OF PANCHAYATS

(a) whether the honorarium/salary/perks are being paid to Members of Panchayati Raj Institutions on uniform basis throughout the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether the Government provides financial assistance to State/UTs including Madhya Pradesh for such payments;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government proposes to enhance the financial assistance in this regard; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI V. KISHORE CHANDRA DEO)

(a) to (f): The Ministry of Panchayati Raj does not provide any financial assistance to States /UTs for payment of honorarium/salaray/perks to Members of Panchayati Raj Institutions nor does the Ministry monitor such payments.