(a) whether the National Capacity Building Framework envisages upgradation of knowledge
and skills of the elected representatives of panchayats and their officials so as to enable
them to perform their responsibilities in a better way and make them more effective technical
advisors; and
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the funds sanctioned and spent under this Scheme
during the last three years and the current year, year-wise and State-wise including
Kerala ?
MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ(Dr. C P JOSHI)
(a) & (b): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN PARTS (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 262 DUE FOR REPLY
ON 29-11-2010 REGARDING NATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING FRAMEWORK
(a): Yes, Sir. The National Capability Building Framework provides a framework for regular
training of elected representatives, officials and other stakeholders in the Panchayati Raj,
to enable them to perform their functions effectively. This Framework is being implemented by
the States (Panchayati Raj being a State subject). Ministry of Panchayati Raj provides
financial assistance under the Capacity Building (CB) component of the Backward Regions
Grant Fund (BRGF) and the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana (RGSY).
(b): Details of funds released and spent under BRGF (CB) and RGSY programme during the
last three years and the current year, year-wise and State-wise including Kerala are given
in Annexure-I and II.