Question : CHANGE IN GUIDELINES UNDER THE PMGSY



(a) whether several irregularities are being committed in the implementation of PMGSY;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard;

(d) whether the Government propose to alter some of the guidelines of PMGSY to make the scheme more practical; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU)


(a) to (c): The Guidelines for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) constitute the broad framework for the implementation of the Programme by the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. No specific instances of violation of the Guidelines have so far come to light.

(d) to (e): Appropriate instructions/ clarifications in respect of the Guidelines for the PMGSY are issued, from time to time, to facilitate effective implementation of the Programme.