(a) whether the Expert Committee on Panchayati Raj has
submitted its report to the Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government
to improve efficiency in the delivery of public goods and services and
to implement the recommendations of the Expert Committee?
MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI V. KISHORE CHANDRA DEO)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): The Expert Committee on Panchayati Raj has made recommendations
relating to the Central Ministries mainly regarding revision of guidelines
of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes for providing appropriate roles and
responsibilities to Panchayati Raj Institutions therein. It has also made
recommendations for the State Governments mainly regarding devolution of
powers i.e. funds, functions and functionaries (3Fs) to the Panchayati Raj
Institutions, social audit and holding of regular Gram Sabha meetings etc.
(c): The report of the Expert Committee has been shared and discussed with
Central Ministries and State Governments.