(a) whether the Government has made any evaluation study of implementation of
Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act in the country especially in Andhra Pradesh;
(b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and the year when the last study
had been conducted; and
(c) the action taken or proposed by the Government on the evaluation report?
MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI V. KISHORE CHANDRA DEO)
(a): The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has got conducted several studies including
Devolution of functions, funds and functionaries by States to Panchayats as per Constitutional
provisions under Panchayat Empowerment and Accountability Incentive Scheme (PEAIS) and State
of Panchayat Report (SoPR). These studies include Andhra Pradesh.
(b) & (c): These study reports have been shared with States. MoPR periodically reviews the
status of Panchayats with the State Governments in meetings, through field visits and other
forums. In case of shortcomings, the matter is taken up with the State Governments. Awards
under PEAIS have been given to States that devolve functions, functionaries and finances to
Panchayats on the basis of such evaluation.