Question : NYAYA PANCHAYATS



(a) whether the Government is considering a proposal to introduce “Nyaya Panchayats”;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government propose to reformulate the Centrally Sponsored Schemes alongwith the other schemes of Panchayati Raj Institutions; and

(d) if so, the details thereof ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ(Dr. C. P. JOSHI)

(a & b): Yes Sir. The details are being worked out.

(c & d): The concerned Ministries/Departments are responsible for formulation of necessary guidelines in respect of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) falling their jurisdiction. Ministry of Panchayat Raj has been pursuing with the various Ministries/Departments for ensuring centrality of Panchayats in planning and implementation of CSSs, particularly in the sectors like primary education, health, drinking water etc.