Question : APPRAISAL OF SCHEMES



(a) whether the Government propose to constitute special appraisal teams to monitor the implementation of various schemes and programmes;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS & PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION (SHRIMATI MANEKA GANDHI)


(a),(b)&(c) Each Ministry has its own mechanism for monitoring of the schemes/programmes sanctioned by it. The Committee of Secretaries headed by Cabinet Secretary periodically monitors the progress of major Central Sector Projects. Besides, a Committee has been set up to examine the extant procedures for investment approvals and implementation of projects and suggest measures to simplify and expedite the process of both public and private investments. This Committee is examining the issue of constitution of special facilitation teams by the Administrative Ministries to monitor implementation of various projects/ programmes.