(a) whether the Government is considering any scheme pertaining to special funding system in addition to MPLAD for Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana along with coordination that has been done with the Ministry of Planning in this regard;
(b) if so, details thereof;
(c) whether the Government is considering any new scheme to increase the current amount of MPLAD; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION AND MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)
(a) and (b) There is no proposal as of now for providing funding for Gram Panchayats selected under Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana.
Under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana framework, the development of Gram Panchayats is envisaged through convergence and implementation of existing Government Schemes and Programmes under the administrative control of respective Ministries without allocating additional funds. The Gram Panchayats adopted under SAGY prepare Village Development Plans (VDP) through a participatory process under the guidance of Hon’ble Members of Parliament. The VDP includes prioritised time-bound activities to achieve holistic progress of the village.
(c) and (d) No, Sir. The Government is not considering any new scheme to increase the current amount of MPLADs.
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