(a) the role envisaged for State Governments in Centrally Sponsored
Schemes which are implemented through panchayats;
(b) the details of Centrally Sponsored Schemes being implemented
in Madhya Pradesh; and
(c) the names of areas/districts where the schemes are under
implementation in Madhya Pradesh?
MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI V. KISHORE CHANDRA DEO)
(a), (b) & (c): Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) implements the Backward Region
Grant Funds (BRGF) which is an Additional Central Assistance. Under BRGF, untied
funds are given, for meeting critical gaps in local infrastructure and other
development requirements, to Panchayats and Municipalities through State
Governments. The objective of BRGF is to strengthen Panchayats and Municipal
level governance and to improve the performance and delivery of critical
functions assigned to Panchayats. Details of district-wise funds released to
Madhya Pradesh under BRGF is annexed.
In addition, different Union Ministries administer different Centrally
Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) to achieve different goals and objectives of
the schemes. Each CSS has its own guidelines and criteria and is implemented
in different areas. State Governments perform various roles, especially
overall coordination and supervision in regard to these schemes.