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        Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched at the fag end of 2000-01. The primary
objective of this Yojana is to provide connectivity, by way of all weather road (with necessary culverts
and cross drainage structures which is operable throughout the year), to the unconnected habitations in
the rural areas, in such a way that habitations with a population of 1000 persons and above are covered
in 3 years (2000-03) and all unconnected habitations with a population of 500 persons and above by the
end of 10th Plan period (2007). In respect of hill areas, the objective would be to connect habitations
with a population of 250 persons and above. The PMGSY will permit the upgradation of the existing
roads in those districts where all the habitations of the above population size have been provided all
weather road connectivity. However, the spirit and objective is to provide good all weather road
connectivity to the unconnected habitations and as such it is required to be ensured that the provision of
new connectivity is given precedence in keeping with the objectives of the programme.

        New connectivity implies construction of roads from the earthwork stage to the desired
specifications (Rural Roads Manual – IRC SP: 20:2002) and would, therefore, invariably involve some
earth work. Existing gravel or WBM roads will not qualify to be treated as works of new connectivity
even where they involve some earth work by way of widening of the carriage way or road formation.
Work on a road which only has earthwork (and not a gravel road) will be treated as a case of new
connectivity. The primary focus of the PMGSY is to provide all weather road connectivity to the
unconnected habitations and all weather road is one which is negotiable during all weathers. This implies
that the road bed is drained effectively by adequate cross drainage structures such as culverts, minor
bridges and cause ways. The pavement should be negotiable during all weathers but this does not
necessarily imply that it should be paved or surfaced or black topped.

        The unit of this programme is a habitation and not a revenue village or a Panchayat. A habitation is
a cluster of population living in a area the location of which does not change over time.

        The PMGSY shall cover only the rural roads. Urban roads are excluded from the purview of this
programme. Even in the rural areas, PMGSY covers only the rural roads i.e. roads that were formerly
classified as “Other District Roads” (ODR) ad “Village Roads” (VR). Other District Roads are roads
serving rural areas of production and providing them with outlet to market centers, block headquarters
etc. Major District Roads viz. State High Ways, National High Ways cannot be covered under PMGSY
even if they happen to be in rural areas. This implies to new connectivity roads as well as upgradation
works.

        The PMGSY envisages only single road connectivity to be provided. If a habitation is already
connected to another connected habitations by way of all weather roads, then no further work can be
taken up under the PMGSY at that habitation

Shri Jairam
Dr. Manmohan
Ramesh
Singh
Minister of
Prime Minister of
Rural
India
Development
 

Shri Lalchand
Shri Pradeep Jain Kataria
Minister of State Minister of
for Rural State for
Development Rural
Development

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Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY)

A BRIEF OUTLINE
 
          The genesis of Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) can be traced to the programmes of
rural employment which began in early 1980s. IAY was launched during 1985-86 as a
sub-scheme of RLEGP. Thereafter IAY continued as a sub-scheme of JRY since its
launching in 1989. IAY had been delinked from JRY and had been made an independent
scheme with effect from 1st January, 1996.

           The objective of IAY is primarily to help construction of dwelling units by

members of SCs/STs, non-SC/ST rural poor below the poverty line by providing them
with grant in aid.

           IAY operates as a 100% subsidized centrally sponsored programme with the
resources being shared on 75:25 basis between Centre and the States. Funds under the
scheme allocated to the States/UTs are further distributed to the districts in proportion
to the SC/ST population in the district.

           In 1999-2000, the provision for giving financial assistance for upgradation of
existing Kachha Houses of the eligible beneficiaries have been included. Allocation for
the purpose is made separately out of total allocation under this programme. Amount
of assistance for upgradation is limited in Rs. 10,000 in each case. Table 4.5 below
indicates the achievements under this programme.

          The allotment of house under the scheme is done in the name of the female
member of the beneficiary household. Alternatively, it can be allotted in the joint name
of both the husband and wife. The beneficiaries are to be involved from the very
beginning in construction work and have to make their own arrangements for
construction to suit their requirements. As far as possible houses are built in clusters
so as to facilitate provision of common facilities. The permissible construction
assistance per house is Rs. 20,000 in plain areas and Rs. 22,000 in hilly or difficult
areas.

Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (Gramin Awaas)

 PRADHAN MANTRI GRAMODAYA YOJANA (GRAMIN AWAAS)
 
           Housing is a basic requirement for human well-being with other facilities such as
drinking water and proper sanitation. The Ministry of Rural Development has,
therefore, introduced Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (Gramin Awaas) as
supplementary scheme of Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) for construction of houses for the
families living below the poverty line in rural areas.

          PMGY(GA) is generally based on the pattern of the Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY)
and is implemented in rural areas only.

          Only families living below the poverty line are entitled to the benefits of this
scheme and not more than 40% of the total allocation in a financial year can be utilized
for non-SC/ST BPL families.

          Beneficiaries are to be identified by the Gram Sabha and from the list so
prepared, Panchayat Samiti shall prepare a list of beneficiaries on priority basis within
the allocation for the year. Zilla Parishad will finally approve the list.

          In construction of dwelling-units, no contractor or outsider shall be engaged.

          The ceiling of construction assistance under the scheme is Rs. 20,000/- per unit
in plain areas and Rs. 22,000/- per unit for hilly / difficult areas. For conversion of
unserviceable kutcha houses into pucca / semi pucca house, the maximum assistance
will be limited to Rs. 10,000/- per

SGSY (Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana)

আনন্দধারা

SGSY (Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana)

SELF EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF P

& RD DEPARTMENT--A BRIEF OUTLINE

        The Department of Panchayat & Rural Development Department is the Administrative Department
for all the programme of Employment Generation Programme for poverty alleviation in the rural areas
including Wage Employment Programme as well as Self Employment Programme. The major Self
Employment Programme implemented by the Department is Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozger Yojana
(SGSY). The beneficiaries on this programme are families living below the poverty line i.e., having
expenditure less than Rs. 274.35 per capita per month. Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozger Yojana (SGSY)
has been launched from April 1, 1999. The programme replaces the earlier self employment and allied
programme – IRDP, TRYSEM, DWCRA, SITRA, GKY and MWS which are no longer in operation. SGSY is
an innovative and carefully thought-out Yojana. It takes into account all the strength and weaknesses of
the earlier self-employment programme. The main objective is to bring the assisted poor families above
the poverty line in three years by providing them income generating assets through a mix of Bank Credit
and Government subsidy. SGSY is a holistic programme covering various aspect of self-employment such
as organization of the poor into a self help group, training, credit, technology., infrastructure and
marketing.
 
SGRY ( Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojona )

A BRIEF OUTLINE

          Integrating the hitherto existing JGSY and EAS, Government of India in the
Ministry of Rural Development launched Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY)
from the last quarter of the financial year 2001-2002. The primary objective of the
programme is to provide additional wage employment in all rural areas providing food
security and improving the nutritional levels. The creation of durable community, social
and economic assets and infrastructural development in rural areas is the secondary
object.

          Under the schemes both fund and foodgrains are provided as wage components,
the non wage component being only fund. As part of wages foodgrains should be given
to the rural poor at the rate 5 kg per mayday. However more than 5 kg of foodgrains
per mayday can be given with condition that minimum 25% of the wages is to be paid
in cash. Incidentally it is mentioned that G.O.I provide foodgrains free of cost. As per
guidelines (effective w.e.f 1..4.2002) the programme will be implemented as centrally
sponsored schemes and the cash component is shared between the Centre and the
State in the ratio of 75:25 respectively.

          The programme is open to all rural poor who are in need of wage employment
and desire to do manual and unskilled work in and around his village. SGRY is self –
targeting in nature. It will be implemented in two streams- ie 1st Stream and the 2nd
Stream. The 1st stream is implemented by the Zilla Parishads and the Panchayat
Samitis. But the 2nd Stream is implemented entirely by the Gram Panchayats. The
resources of SGRY are equally distributed between these two streams. Under the 1st
stream the resources are distributed between the Zilla Parishad and the Panchayat
Samities in the ratio of 40 : 60. The resources under the 2nd stream are entirely
distributed among the Gram Panchayats.

          Under the 1st stream, the Zilla Parishads and the Panchayat Samitis shall give
priority to the works of soil and moisture conservation, minor irrigation, drinking water
sources, desiltation of village tanks /ponds, rural link roads, drainage work,
afforestation, kitchens for schools, dispensaries, Panchayat Ghars, development of hats
etc.

          Under the 2nd stream all works that result durable productive assets can be
taken up as per the felt needs of the rural people. Priority should be given on
infrastructure support for SGSY, agricultural activities in the GP areas, Community
infrastructure for health as well as roads linking the village to the main road, desiltation
and renovation of village tank/ponds. For creating the rural infrastructure, emphasis
should be given on labour intensive works. Purely material oriented works should not
be taken up.

          Under SGRY following types of works shall not be taken up :

            Building for religious purposes such as Temple. Mosque, Gurudwar, Church etc.

            Monuments, Memorials, Statue, Idols, Arch Gate/Welcome Gate.

            Bridges (except Culvert, small bridges on local nalas)

            Building for Higher Secondary Schools.

            Building for Collages.

          22.5% of the annual allocation (fund and foodgrains) under the 1st Stream shall
be earmarked for individual beneficiaries schemes of SC/ST families living below the
poverty line and under the 2nd stream minimum 50% of the allocation to the Gram
Panchayats shall be earmarked for creation of need based rural infrastructure in SC/ST
areas.
SALIENT FEATURES
          A new Centrally Sponsored Scheme called SAMPOORNA GRAMEEN ROZGAR
YOJANA was launched during the last quarter of 2001-2002 merging the existing EAS
and JGSY Schemes.The said two Schemes continued their operation during 01-02
without reducing allocations as part of the SGRY and from 2002-2003 onwards they
stand fully integrated into SGRY. The Guidelines of the Scheme are yet to be received
by us. However , on the basis of the Draft Guidelines received, the Salient features of
the Scheme are enumerated below :

            The scheme is being implemented on cost sharing basis between the centre
and the State in the ratio of 75:25.

            The objectives are to provide additional wage employment in the rural areas
as also food security,alongside the creation of durable community ,social and economic
assets and infrastructure development in these areas.

            The programme is self-targetting in nature and would be available for all the
rural poor(BPL/APL) who are in need of wage employment and are willing to take up
manual / unskilled work Preference is given to the poorest of the poor,SCs and STs and
parents of child labour withdrawn from hazardous occupation.

            Payment of wages be made in cash and in kind. At least 5 Kg of foodgrains

(rice) will be distributed as part of wages per manday . The remaining wages will be
paid in cash .Should the implementing agency wish to give more than 5 Kg , it may do
so within the existing allocation , subject to a minimum of 25% of the wages to be paid
in cash.

            The cost of transportation of the foodgrains from the FCI godowns to the work
site and their distribution will be the responsibility of the State Govt.

            Payment of Sales Tax is State Govt’s liability.

            Annual Action Plans should be prepared by the ZPs/PSs/GPs for approval of
the ZPs/PSs/Gram Sabhas.

            The programme will be implemented in two Streams : (a) The First Stream
will be implemented at the District and Panchayat Samity levels . 50% of the funds will
be earmarked out of the total funds available under SGRY- 1 and distributed between
the ZPs (20%) and Panchayat Samitis (30%) . (b) The Second Stream will be
implemented at the GP level; 50% of the funds available under the SGRY - 11 will be
earmarked for the GPs and distributed among the GPs through ZPs.

            22.5% of the funds is earmarked under SGRY –1 for individual beneficiary
schemes for SCs/STs for providing economic and social assets, and for developmental
works on individual lands of BPL,SC and ST families.

            50% of the funds under SGRY-11earmarked for the Gram Panchayats would
be kept for taking up of Insfrastructure Development Works in SC / ST localities.

            List of works to be taken up: creation of additional wage employment,durable

assets and infrastructure,soil and moisture conservation works, watershed
development, promoting traditional water sources,aforestation and construction of
village infrastructure and link road, Primary School building,dispensaries,veterinary
hospitals,marketing infrastructure and Panchayat Ghars.

            Works Prohibited : (a) Buildings for religious purposes and the like, (b)
monuments, memorials,statues, idols , arch gate / water gate etc (c) Big buildings and
big bridges, (d)Govt,. office buildings and compound walls , (e) Buildings for Higher
Secondary Schools and Colleges.

            Contractors,middle men, intermediate agencies etc. are not permitted to be

engaged or employed at any point of time for execution of works under the Scheme
SGRY. The full benefit of wages to be paid should , at times, reach the workers.

            The overall supervision of the programme will rest with the ZPs : The
implementing agency at the District level will be Zilla Parishad , at the Samity level,
the Panchayat Samiti and at the Gram Panchayat level, the Gram Panchayat.

            The ZP will, inter alia, be responsible for the supervision and coordination of
works and the forwarding of requisite reports to the State Govt.

            Quality Control of Foodgrains : The normal procedure of joint sampling , as is

done in PDS , will operate .In case of any complaint, the sample from the field will be
compared with the sample packet retained at the FCI Depot and action initiated against
all responsible in this behalf, if any discrepancy is established.

            Funds and foodgrains will be released in two instalments .The first instalment
will be released in the beginning of the financial year. The second instalment of Central
Assistance will be released on request from the Zilla Parishads in the prescribed
format, subject to the condition that 60% of the total available funds / foodgrains is
utilised, along with a reconciled statement of the quantity of foodgrains lifted after
getting the same signed by the EO,ZP and the District Manager , FCI.

            Foodgrains will be provided every year to the State free of cost as an
additionality for making part payment of wages in kind.

            No new works under the EAS and the JGSY are to be taken up after the
introduction of the Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojona. The on-going works and
projects under these two Schemes would be completed first and works under the SGRY
taken up after completion of the on-going works.
RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND (RIDF)
SCHEME

RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND (RIDF) SCHEME

 
The basic objective of Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) is to create / develop
rural infrastructure like roads, bridges, irrigation facilities, drainage systems, power and
various other infrastructure in social sector like primary schools, SSKs, Anganwadi centers
etc., out of loan assistance from NABARD. Normally, 90% of the project cost is sanctioned
as loan to the State Government by NABARD and the remaining 10% is borne by the State
Government. The programme was introduced in the year 1995 and is being implemented
by the Finance Department as the Nodal Department. For each year, there is a separate
tranche for RIDF e.g. it was RIDF VII for the financial year 2001-02 and for the current
financial year 2002-03 it is RIDF VIII. Panchayats and Rural Development Department has
been declared as administrative department for RIDF schemes some time during the
continuance of RIDF V (1999-2000) though Finance Department continued to be the Nodal
Department. The guidelines for RIDF were revised by the Finance Department on 29th
May, 2002 and as per revised guidelines, the concerned line department as well as Zilla
Parishad, Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad and DGHC will implement schemes under RIDF VIII
and for subsequent tranches, the agency being determined in terms of the authority
 exercising administrative control over the infrastructure involved in those particular
schemes. However, the list of the schemes to be implemented under RIDF will be finalized
by the ZP/SMP/DGHC in consultation with the concerned line departments. Sanctioned
schemes under RIDF VI and RIDF VII for which tenders have already been floated will
continue to be implemented by following the earlier guidelines. But schemes under these
two tranches for which tenders have not been floated will be implemented by the
concerned department or ZP etc, as the case may be, in terms of the revised guidelines.
However, irrespective of the implementing agencies, ZP and other local bodies will remain
responsible for monitoring the progress of implementation of the schemes and will ensure
involvement of Panchayats and beneficiaries in the process. If the Zilla Parishads / Siliguri
MP/ DGHC intend to get any of the schemes implemented by the line department, the
schemes will be implemented as deposit work.

THE SOCIAL SECTOR PROGRAMME

  Provident Fund For Landless Agricultural Labourers (PROFLAL)

  Shisu Siksha Karmasuchi

  National Social Assistance Programme

  CHCMI

PROFLAL SCHEME
                Agricultural Landless Labourers between the age of 18 to 50 years who are
not recorded holders of more than 50(Fifty) decimals (Shataks) of any class of land
including homestead land and whose major source of earnings derived from their work
as agricultural labourers are eligible for the scheme. Participant will contribute @ Rs.
10/- per month and the State Government will also contribute equivalent amount along
with usual interest on the total contribution and maturity value is refundable to the
participant on attaining the age of 50 years. The scheme is effective from 1st April 1998.
Gram Panchayats collect the fund from the participants and make day to day entry in the
cash book of the Gram Panchayat. Block Development Officers maintain the statement of
accounts and deposit fund to the proper head of account in the Treasuries. Block
Development Officers accord sanction for final payment to the subscribers on maturity
through the Treasuries concerned. Each of the subscribers is given an identity card -
cum- pass book in which details of subscription paid by him are also noted.
 

 Comparaive statement of progress :

Subscriptio No. of No.
No. of
No. of No. of No. of ns No. of LAL LAL of
Yea LAL Applicati Applicati LALs Claim
Collected Discontinu Submitt
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Received Claims d
(Rs.)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
199
8-
               
199
9
199
9-
429264 97806 65912 61478 509910.00 - - -
200
0
200
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1107163 495225 369632 340510 11469400.00 108174 - -
200
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1320374 727532 599852 560155 37970354.00 160498 - -
200
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200
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1668393 1055652 762068 703268 57342070.00 152944 1860 6
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SHISHU SHIKSHA KARMASUCHI (SSK)

SHISHU SHIKSHA KARMASUCHI

          For various reasons not all the children of our state get opportunity to go to the
primary schools or many of them drop out after having registered there. The situation
had to be rectified in order to achieve the cherished goal of universalisation of primary
education. Demand for education also went up after Total Literacy Campaign was
successfully launched in the State in the early nineties. But the demand of the situation
could not be fully and effectively met with formal primary education systems. At the
same time, it was almost impossible to open primary schools at every nook and corner
of the State wherever there were some children not having access to the school.

          Therefore, the Government of West Bengal decided to introduce an alternative

elementary education system in West Bengal, which could reach any corner of the
state, cater to the special needs of the children, less costly, but qualitatively
comparable with the formal education system. In 1997-98 the Education department,
Government of West Bengal, took up such a programme and planned to set up about
1000 Child Education Centres, with the help of Panchayati Raj bodies. Subsequently the
programme was transferred to the Department of Panchayats and Rural Development,
Government of West Bengal.

          The Panchayat and Rural Development Department took up the programme as

Shisu Shiksha Karmasuchi, and decided to set up the Shishu Shiksha Kendras (ssk),
wherever there were at least twenty children not having access to any existing primary
school or require some special dispensation, which are not available in the formal
primary schools. Other essential features of the Karmasuchi are:

            Shisu Shiksha Kendras are opened at the initiative of the community and are
owned and managed by them.
            Funds are provided by the State Government and Panchayats act as facilitators
only.
            It is a demand driven programme; Kendras can be opened in school-less
villages / village with schools which have inadequate infrastructures [in terms of space
and / or teachers etc.]
            Curriculum and syllabus as prescribed by the West Bengal Board of Primary
Education Textbooks as prescribed for the formal primary schools.
            Classroom transaction on the principles ofJoyful Learning.
SHISHU SHIKSHA KARMASUCHI

          For various reasons not all the children of our state get opportunity to go to the
primary schools or many of them drop out after having registered there. The situation
had to be rectified in order to achieve the cherished goal of universalisation of primary
education. Demand for education also went up after Total Literacy Campaign was
successfully launched in the State in the early nineties. But the demand of the situation
could not be fully and effectively met with formal primary education systems. At the
same time, it was almost impossible to open primary schools at every nook and corner
of the State wherever there were some children not having access to the school.

          Therefore, the Government of West Bengal decided to introduce an alternative

elementary education system in West Bengal, which could reach any corner of the
state, cater to the special needs of the children, less costly, but qualitatively
comparable with the formal education system. In 1997-98 the Education department,
Government of West Bengal, took up such a programme and planned to set up about
1000 Child Education Centres, with the help of Panchayati Raj bodies. Subsequently
the programme was transferred to the Department of Panchayats and Rural
Development, Government of West Bengal.

          The Panchayat and Rural Development Department took up the programme as

Shisu Shiksha Karmasuchi, and decided to set up the Shishu Shiksha Kendras (ssk),
wherever there were at least twenty children not having access to any existing primary
school or require some special dispensation, which are not available in the formal
primary schools. Other essential features of the Karmasuchi are:

            Shisu Shiksha Kendras are opened at the initiative of the community and are
owned and managed by them.
            Funds are provided by the State Government and Panchayats act as
facilitators only.
            It is a demand driven programme; Kendras can be opened in school-less
villages / village with schools which have inadequate infrastructures [in terms of space
and / or teachers etc.]
            Curriculum and syllabus as prescribed by the West Bengal Board of Primary
Education Textbooks as prescribed for the formal primary schools.
            Classroom transaction on the principles ofJoyful Learning.
ORGANISATION

          The Panchayat and Rural Development Department assigned the responsibility of

implementing the programme to a Mission created in December 1999 in the name and
style of Paschimbanga Rajya Shishu Shiksha Mission (PBRSSM). The task of the Mission
are supervision and monitoring of the programme, customization of training of the
Para-teachers, Supervisors, Managers of the Shisu Shiksha Kendras (SSK),
development of Management Information System, experimentation in the field of
community mobilization, experimentation with and development of TLM, generation of
demand for education where demand is still low. The Mission is to function under the
control of the Panchayats and Rural Development Department.

          In its turn, the PBRSSM is supposed to operate with the help of the Zilla
Parishads. At the Zilla Parishad level a cell under the Shiksha-Sanskriti-Tathya-O-Krira
Sthayee Samiti of the Zilla Parishad renders necessary help in implementing the
programme. At Panchayat Samiti level also there is one cell to assist the Sthayee
Samiti of the Panchayat Samiti. Once a community fulfills the conditions and decides to
set up a Shishu Shiksha Kendra, it will form a managing committee and apply for
approval of the Zilla Parishad (through the Panchayat Samiti) and also for release of
fund.

          The managing committee of the Kendra will appointment the Sahayikas

(teachers) in accordance with the guidelines. For supervising the functioning of the
Kendras, Academic Supervisors are appointed by the Zilla Parishads.
(A)NATIONAL OLD AGE PENSION SCHEME (NOAPS):

          Beneficiaries both male and female, of 65 years of age and above and their
families lying below the poverty line, were so long getting Old Age pension @ Rs 100 /-
per,month (with 75% Central Assistance and 25% State share) under the scheme.
From the present financial year it has been decided that total fund is to be calculated in
terms of Mandatory Minimum Provision which, in turn, is to be derived ,at as the
equivalent of the Budget provision of the State or the actual expenditure incurred
whichever is higher, and also comprises Additional Central Assistance, allocated by
Planning Commission. This provision of M. M.P. and ACA is applicable to NOAPS as well
as NFBS, During the year 2001-2002 total sum of Rs. 4221.92 lakh was spent
benefiting 3,43,294 beneficiaries including ST-22,325, SC-83,887. Others-1,77,956,
Women-61,235 and Physically Handicapped-539. During the current financial year
2002-2003 (upto Feb 2003) a fund received of Rs. 2059.09 lakh has been allotted to
different districts.
(B) NATIONAL FAMILY BENEFIT SCHEME (NFBS) :

          Below Poverty Line ( B.P. L.) families. in the case of natural or accidental death
of the primary bread winner belonging to the age group of 1 8 years to 65 years will
be entitled to receive a sum of Rs. 10000 /- at a time within 4 weeks of the death of
the bread winner. During the year 2001-2002 total a sum of Rs.696.97 lakh was spent
benefitting 6873 beneficiaries including ST-717, SC-1429, Others- 2731, Women1445
and Physically Handicapped -57. During this current financial year 2002-2003 ( upto
Feb,2003 d)a fund of Rs. 590.50 lakh has been allotted to different districts.
(C) NATIONAL MATERNITY BENEFIT SCHEME (NMBS):

          Pregnant mothers of 19 years and above belonging to B.P.L. families are

entitled to receive Rs. 500 /- each for first two births for better nourishment during
pregnancy preferably 12 to 8 weeks before birth. During the yea r 2001-2002 total a
sum of Rs.380.98 lak-li was spent benefiting 73,698 beneficiaries, including ST-5634,
SC-13,901and Others-29,634. From the current financial year (2002-2003) the
scheme is implemented through the Health Family Welfare Department.
CHCMI

INTRODUCTION

          The Panchayats and Rural Development Department, Government of West

Bengal launched the “Community Health Care Management Initiative” (CHCMI) to usher
in a convergence of services at the community level. The focus of this novel
intervention is the process of promoting community involvement in health care
management through awareness generation programme and capacity building
exercises, while ensuring delivery of services at the community level.

          “Community’s health in Community’s Hands” being the motto of the programme,

the planned intervention seeks to drive home a sense of responsibility among common
people towards their own health care management under the leadership of Panchayati
Raj Institutions. CHCMI seeks to converge community action at the grass root level to
the cause of promoting good health and preventing sickness in the community. Very
simply, it seeks to motivate, enlighten, enthuse and involve individuals and institutions
to community action for achieving good health and well being of the community.
WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
 
    Watershed means a geographical area where retention of water is negligible and water
runs off the area through a common drainage point – a river, a stream or a nullah etc.
Consequently, ground water recharge does not take place in the watershed and even the
soil moisture is not retained. Even if there is sufficient rainfall in the watershed, the area
becomes unfit for agriculture, horticulture and other agro-based activities. Hence,
development of watershed aims basically at retention of whatever water the watershed
receives so as to increase soil moisture, regenerate vegetative cover recharging of ground
water so that people living in the watershed may engage themselves locally for their
livelihood through agriculture, horticulture, pissiculture and through various other means
 including aninmal husbandry, cottage industries etc. Wastelands and degraded lands have
also been brought under the purview of watershed development. All these activities are
expected to be planned and implemented by the local people as far as practicable in a
sustainable manner through Self Help Groups, Users’ Groups and with the participation of
the community as a whole.

    The guidelines have been revised by the Deptt. of Land Resources, M.O.R.D., Govt. of
India wef 1.9.2001. Of the various programmes covered by the guidelines, our
Department is responsible for implementation of Integrated Wastelands development
Programme (IWDP). According to the guidelines, 10-12 contiguous micro watersheds
having an area of 500 ha. each are to be identified for development through a designated
Project Implementation Agency(PIA). In our state, Panchayat Samitis are the PIAs. A
multi-disciplinary team at the Panchayat Samiti level called Watershed Development Team
(WDT) will be responsible for implementation of the programme concerned though the
actual implementation will be done at the watershed level through an association called
Watershed Association. The Association will function through an Executive Body called the
Watershed Committee. The scale of expenditure is Rs.6000/- per hectre of treatable area.
The sharing of fund between the center and state is 11:1. During 2001-02, one project in
Kanksa Block in Burdwan with an area of 5500 ha. has been sanctioned for a cost of
Rs.327.60 lakh and a sum of Rs.49.10 lakh has been released. Five other projects in the
districts of Burdwan, Bankura and Birbhum with a total area of 26634.50 ha. have been
sent to the Government of India for approval. Watershed Development Programme is also
being implemented in the ongoing projects (as on 1.4.99) taken up under EAS in the two
districts of Purulia and Bankura.
 

WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME UNDER WATERSHED

DEVELOPMENT FUND OF NABARD
 
    Watershed development programme is also being implemented in our state out of
fund available from NABARD as grant and loan. At the preliminary stage, NABARD gives
assistance as grant for development of a small area within a watershed (capacity building
phase) in order to find out whether the full-fledged implementation can be taken up for
the entrire area. The programme has been taken up in the districts of Purulia, Bankura,
Birbhum, Burdwan, Paschim Medinipur and the DGHC area of Darjeeling. No project has
yet been submitted by the DGHC. Capacity Building projects are going on in ten micro-
watersheds in the districts of Purulia, Bankura, Burdwan, Paschim Medinipur and Birbhum.
Full-scale implementation is going to be taken up in two micro-watersheds in Bankura.
 

Institutional Strengthening of Gram Panchayats (ISGP)

NREGA (National Rural Employment Guarantee

Programme)

PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram sadak yojana )

 PMGSY GUIDE LINE

        Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched at the fag end of 2000-01. The primary
objective of this Yojana is to provide connectivity, by way of all weather road (with necessary culverts
and cross drainage structures which is operable throughout the year), to the unconnected habitations in
the rural areas, in such a way that habitations with a population of 1000 persons and above are covered
in 3 years (2000-03) and all unconnected habitations with a population of 500 persons and above by the
end of 10th Plan period (2007). In respect of hill areas, the objective would be to connect habitations
with a population of 250 persons and above. The PMGSY will permit the upgradation of the existing
roads in those districts where all the habitations of the above population size have been provided all
weather road connectivity. However, the spirit and objective is to provide good all weather road
connectivity to the unconnected habitations and as such it is required to be ensured that the provision of
new connectivity is given precedence in keeping with the objectives of the programme.
        New connectivity implies construction of roads from the earthwork stage to the desired
specifications (Rural Roads Manual – IRC SP: 20:2002) and would, therefore, invariably involve some
earth work. Existing gravel or WBM roads will not qualify to be treated as works of new connectivity
even where they involve some earth work by way of widening of the carriage way or road formation.
Work on a road which only has earthwork (and not a gravel road) will be treated as a case of new
connectivity. The primary focus of the PMGSY is to provide all weather road connectivity to the
unconnected habitations and all weather road is one which is negotiable during all weathers. This implies
that the road bed is drained effectively by adequate cross drainage structures such as culverts, minor
bridges and cause ways. The pavement should be negotiable during all weathers but this does not
necessarily imply that it should be paved or surfaced or black topped.

        The unit of this programme is a habitation and not a revenue village or a Panchayat. A habitation is
a cluster of population living in a area the location of which does not change over time.

        The PMGSY shall cover only the rural roads. Urban roads are excluded from the purview of this
programme. Even in the rural areas, PMGSY covers only the rural roads i.e. roads that were formerly
classified as “Other District Roads” (ODR) ad “Village Roads” (VR). Other District Roads are roads
serving rural areas of production and providing them with outlet to market centers, block headquarters
etc. Major District Roads viz. State High Ways, National High Ways cannot be covered under PMGSY
even if they happen to be in rural areas. This implies to new connectivity roads as well as upgradation
works.

        The PMGSY envisages only single road connectivity to be provided. If a habitation is already
connected to another connected habitations by way of all weather roads, then no further work can be
taken up under the PMGSY at that habitation.

Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY)

A BRIEF OUTLINE
 
          The genesis of Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) can be traced to the programmes of
rural employment which began in early 1980s. IAY was launched during 1985-86 as a
sub-scheme of RLEGP. Thereafter IAY continued as a sub-scheme of JRY since its
launching in 1989. IAY had been delinked from JRY and had been made an independent
scheme with effect from 1st January, 1996.

           The objective of IAY is primarily to help construction of dwelling units by

members of SCs/STs, non-SC/ST rural poor below the poverty line by providing them
with grant in aid.

           IAY operates as a 100% subsidized centrally sponsored programme with the
resources being shared on 75:25 basis between Centre and the States. Funds under the
scheme allocated to the States/UTs are further distributed to the districts in proportion
to the SC/ST population in the district.

           In 1999-2000, the provision for giving financial assistance for upgradation of
existing Kachha Houses of the eligible beneficiaries have been included. Allocation for
the purpose is made separately out of total allocation under this programme. Amount
of assistance for upgradation is limited in Rs. 10,000 in each case. Table 4.5 below
indicates the achievements under this programme.

          The allotment of house under the scheme is done in the name of the female
member of the beneficiary household. Alternatively, it can be allotted in the joint name
of both the husband and wife. The beneficiaries are to be involved from the very
beginning in construction work and have to make their own arrangements for
construction to suit their requirements. As far as possible houses are built in clusters
so as to facilitate provision of common facilities. The permissible construction
assistance per house is Rs. 20,000 in plain areas and Rs. 22,000 in hilly or difficult
areas.

Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (Gramin Awaas)

 PRADHAN MANTRI GRAMODAYA YOJANA (GRAMIN AWAAS)
 
           Housing is a basic requirement for human well-being with other facilities such as
drinking water and proper sanitation. The Ministry of Rural Development has,
therefore, introduced Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (Gramin Awaas) as
supplementary scheme of Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) for construction of houses for the
families living below the poverty line in rural areas.

          PMGY(GA) is generally based on the pattern of the Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY)
and is implemented in rural areas only.

          Only families living below the poverty line are entitled to the benefits of this
scheme and not more than 40% of the total allocation in a financial year can be utilized
for non-SC/ST BPL families.

          Beneficiaries are to be identified by the Gram Sabha and from the list so
prepared, Panchayat Samiti shall prepare a list of beneficiaries on priority basis within
the allocation for the year. Zilla Parishad will finally approve the list.

          In construction of dwelling-units, no contractor or outsider shall be engaged.

          The ceiling of construction assistance under the scheme is Rs. 20,000/- per unit
in plain areas and Rs. 22,000/- per unit for hilly / difficult areas. For conversion of
unserviceable kutcha houses into pucca / semi pucca house, the maximum assistance
will be limited to Rs. 10,000/- per unit.

SGSY (Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana)

SELF EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF P

& RD DEPARTMENT--A BRIEF OUTLINE

        The Department of Panchayat & Rural Development Department is the Administrative Department
for all the programme of Employment Generation Programme for poverty alleviation in the rural areas
including Wage Employment Programme as well as Self Employment Programme. The major Self
Employment Programme implemented by the Department is Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozger Yojana
(SGSY). The beneficiaries on this programme are families living below the poverty line i.e., having
expenditure less than Rs. 274.35 per capita per month. Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozger Yojana (SGSY)
has been launched from April 1, 1999. The programme replaces the earlier self employment and allied
programme – IRDP, TRYSEM, DWCRA, SITRA, GKY and MWS which are no longer in operation. SGSY is
an innovative and carefully thought-out Yojana. It takes into account all the strength and weaknesses of
the earlier self-employment programme. The main objective is to bring the assisted poor families above
the poverty line in three years by providing them income generating assets through a mix of Bank Credit
and Government subsidy. SGSY is a holistic programme covering various aspect of self-employment such
as organization of the poor into a self help group, training, credit, technology., infrastructure and
marketing.
 
NRLM - Ananda Dhara
The West Bengal State Rural Livelihoods Mission
বা WBSRLM)

িমশন ম􀂱ােনজেম􀄋 iuিনট (NMMU), রাজ􀂱 িমশন ম􀂱ােনজেম􀄋 iuিনট (SMMU), 􀂆জলা
িমশন
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NRLM বা জাতীয় gামীণ জীিবকা িমশন

1 লা eিp ল 1999 সাল 􀂆থেক সারা 􀂆দেশ r পািয়ত s ণ􀂈 জয় nী gাম sেরাজগার 􀂆যাজনা (SGSY)
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SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEMES

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BRIEF INTRODUCTION
           The prime objectives of Panchayati Raj Institutions as defined in the Article
40 of the Constitution of India are to promote economic development and social
justice. These are intended to secure for the citizens adequate means of livelihood,
raise the standard of living, improve public health, provide free and compulsory
education for children etc. In particular, Article 41 of the Constitution of India
directs the State to provide public assistance to its citizens in case of
unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement and in other cases of
undeserved want within the limit of its economic capacity and development. It is in
accordance with these noble principles that the Government of India on 15th
August 1995 included the National Social Assistance Programme in the Central
Budget for 1995-96 .The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) then
comprised of National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS), National Family Benefit
Scheme (NFBS) and National Maternity Benefit Scheme (NMBS). These
programmes were meant for providing social assistance benefit to the aged, the
BPL households in the case of death of the primary breadwinner and for maternity.
Subsequently, the National Maternity Benefit Scheme was renamed as Janani
Surakshya Yojona and the implementation of the scheme was transferred to the
Health and Family Welfare department with effect from 1st April,2001.

          Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme

          Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the selected

beneficiaries as per the following criteria :

           Age of the applicant (male or female) is 65 years of more,

           The applicant is a destitute in the sense of having little or no regular

means of subsistence from his / her own sources of income or through financial
support from the family members or other sources.

          The amount of Old Age Pension was increased four fold i.e. from Rs. 100/-
per month to Rs. 400/- per month during the financial year, which is shared
equally by the Central & State Governments. Previously the Central Government
contributed Rs 75/ per person and the balance Rs 25/ was contributed by the State
Government. In order to improve delivery of services the Gram Panchayats were
conferred sanctioning authority, previously vested in the S.D.O. During the year
2006-07, an amount of Rs.23 9.68 crores has been spent for payment to 4,74,106
beneficiaries. Year-wise number of beneficiaries and amount disbursed during the
year is shown at Table below :

          Table: Performance under National Old Age Pension Scheme

          

No. of Expenditur
Year beneficiarie e in crores
s
2002 3,32,876 30.20
-
2003
2003 3,09,896 33.70
 -
2004
2004 2,91,671 39.05
-
2005
2005 4,51,579 59.86
-
2006
2006 4,74,106 239.18
-
2007
          From November, 2007, the National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS) has
been renamed as Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS). The
benefit of pension has been extended to all individuals who have attained the age
of 65 years as on November,2007 and are enlisted in the list of Below Poverty Line
(BPL) families . The list of additional beneficiaries covered under IGNOAPS is
available in this web site.

          National Family Benefit Scheme

          This scheme provides a one time financial assistance to the families living
below the poverty line, which have lost their primary bread-winner, while aged
between 18 & 65 years. During the year 2006-07, an amount of Rs.17.77 crores
has been spent for assistance to such families. A statement of performance under
the scheme during the last five years is given at Table below :

          Table  3.10.2
Performance under National Family Benefit Scheme

Year No. of Expenditur

beneficiarie e in crores
s
2002 6,243 6.27
-
2003
2003 7,332 7.37
-
2004
2004 9,954 9.98
-
2005
2005 13,296 13.36
-
2006
2006 17,749 17.77
-
2007
          In the earlier years benefit of the schemes did not reach all the eligible
families. With closer monitoring and taking up special drives in increasing
awareness about the scheme the coverage has improved in the last two years. In
order to reduce the time taken for sanctioning and disbursement of the due
amount the responsibility of sanctioning the cases was devolved on the Panchayat
Samitis, which was earlier entrusted with the SDOs.

          Provident Fund For Landless Agricultural Labourers (PROFLAL)

          The Scheme was introduced from 1st April 1998. All landless agricultural
labourers within the age group of 18 to 50 years who are recorded holders of up to
50 (fifty) decimal of land including homestead land and major source of earnings
are derived from their work as agricultural labourers are eligible for the scheme.
The eligible subscribers to the scheme have to deposit at the rate of Rs.10/- (ten)
per month and the State Government contributes equal amount till such time the
subscribers attain the age of 50 years. On attaining the age of 50 years, the
 accumulated amount along with usual interest is paid to the subscribers. If for
some reason the subscriber does not find it possible to continue with the scheme,
the amount saved by him along with the matching contribution of the State
Government against the amount saved are refunded to the subscriber concerned.
The scheme is administered by the Gram Panchayats at the village level. The Block
Development Officer and the District Magistrate concerned have supervisory role in
implementing the scheme.
As on 31.03.2007 a total of 9,13,901 subscribers have deposited Rs.20.52 crores
on which interest accrued to date is Rs.4.29 crores.
Block Set up in West Bengal

INTRODUCTION

            Block Development Officer & Ex-officio Executive Officer, panchayat

samiti (Head of the Office/Executive Magistrate and Assistant Electoral
Registration Officer).

            Joint Block Development Officer (Drawing & Disbursing Officer and
Assistant Electoral Registration Officer). Ex Officio Joint Executive Officer of
Panchayat Samiti
OTHER OFFICERS AT BLOCK LEVEL

            Agricultural Dev. Officer (A.D.O.)

            Block Livestock Development officer

(BLDO)

            Block Land & Land Reforms Officer

(B.L. & L.R.O.)

            Block Medical Officer of

Health/Medical Officer P.H.C.(B.M.O.H.)

            Sub-Inspector of Food & Supplies

(S.I.F.S.)

            Sub-Inspector of Schools (S.I.)

            Officer-in-charge, Police station

(O/C P.S.)

            Child Development Project Officer

(C.D.P.O.)

            Section Officer (S.A.E.)

P.W.D./Irrigation & Waterways

            Sub-Registrar (S.R.)

            Forest Ranger/Beat Officer, Social

Forestry /Territorial Forestry Range.
             Block Youth Officer (B.Y.O.)

            Station Superintendent, W.B.S.E.B.

            Block Sanitary Inspector (B.S.I.)

District Wise Block and Gps

NO OF BLOCKS / NO OF GRAM
SL NO DISTRICT
PANCHAYAT SAMITI PANCHAYATS

1 Bankura 24 190
2 Birbhum 19 167
3 Burdwan 31 277
4 Coochbehar 12 128
5 Dakshin Dinajpur 8 65
6 Darjeeling 12 134
7 Hooghly 18 210
8 Howrah 14 157
9 Jalpaiguri 13 146
10 Malda 15 146
11 Murshidabad 26 254
12 Nadia 17 187
13 North 24 Parganas 22 203
14 Paschim Midnapore 29 290
15 Purba Midnapore 25 223
16 Purulia 20 170
17 South 24-Parganas 29 312
18 Uttar Dinajpur 9 98
TOTAL 343 3357
 
 
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Introduction
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The role of the Panchayats in the rural polity has evolved throughout history from the stages
when it constituted of individuals appointed by the colonial rulers to perform functions of a
palliative nature in the grassroot rural setting of pre Independence era.

On the basis of The West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973, the present generation Panchayats in
the State were installed in 1978, fifteen years ahead of the 73rd Amendment of the
Constitution of India. Since their inception, the State has demonstrated strong commitment to
rural decentralization by: (i) ensuring regular elections to PRIs; (ii) entrusting them with
increasing responsibility of implementing various rural development programmes; and (iii)
making the development bureaucracy part of PRIs. The State also has ensured adequate
representation of the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and women in PRIs for
their involvement in the process of socio-economic development

During the 1980’s and early 1990’s The Panchayats remained largely confined to acting as
the delivery mechanism of the programmes of the Central and the State Governments .
However with evolution of time it gradually moved towards autonomous functional units of
independent local government. The features of the Panchayats during this period were : (i)
Gram Sansad at village level, Block Sansad at Panchayat Samiti level and Zilla Sansad at
Zilla Parishad level, (ii) District Council at each Zilla Parishad headed by the leader of the
opposition, (iii) Gram Unnayan Samiti at the Gram Sansad level, (iv) Institutional
involvement of opposition members in the Standing Committees of Zilla Parishad and
Panchayat Samiti and in the Finance and Planning Sub-Committee of Gram Panchayat; (v)
determination of principles of subsidiarity for each tier of Panchayats, (vi) mapping of
activities to be performed by three tier Panchayats falling under 28 subjects (out of 29) listed
in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, (vii) empowering the Standing
Committees and Sub-Committees to prepare and implement their own work plan and budget,
(viii) opening Panchayat Window in the State Budget by the Departments who have
substantial flow of fund to Panchayats; (ix) Annual self-evaluation of all the three tier
Panchayat bodies through score-based schedules for assessment of their performances and
providing incentive grant to the best performing Gram Panchayat in each Block, to the best
performing Panchayat Samiti in each District and to the best performing Zilla Parishad in the
state separately under two heads – (a) institutional functioning and good governance and (b)
mobilization of revenue and utilization of resources on the basis of validated scores of self-
evaluation; and (x) double entry system of accounting for all the three tier Panchayats.

The PRIs in the State have grown over the years with more spontaneity and have made
positive impact in achieving economic development and secure social justice for all. Average
GP increased from Rs. 53,858 during 1978-79 to Rs. 71,04,178 during 2008-09.
 Figure 1:  Map of West Bengal Showing Project Districts

West Bengal is one of the forerunners in installing a 3-tier Panchayati Raj System (PRI) for
rural local governance in India. On the basis of The West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973, the
present generation Panchayats in the State were installed in 1978, fifteen years ahead of the
73rd Amendment of the Constitution of India. Since their inception, the State has
demonstrated strong commitment to rural decentralization by: (i) ensuring regular elections to
PRIs; (ii) entrusting them with increasing responsibility of implementing various rural
development programmes; and (iii) making the development bureaucracy part of PRIs. The
State also has ensured adequate representation of the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled
Tribes (ST) and women in PRIs for their involvement in the process of socio-economic
development. The powers and functions assigned to the Panchayats covered almost the entire
spectrum of rural life and livelihood, and these institutions were very clearly recognized as
the most dependable vehicle for rural development.

In little more than a decade, the role of the Panchayat was further expanded and its functional
area was extended to include additional activities. The Panchayats handled all poverty
alleviation programmes, with a major portion going to the Gram Panchayat (GP). Even when
it was not implementing the scheme, the Panchayats selected sites and beneficiaries relating
all programmes and schemes that extend benefits to the disadvantaged classes, including SCs
and STs. Through amendments of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, the Panchayats were
given clearer functional responsibilities for taking up various works as provided under
Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution. Despite these larger powers and responsibilities,
however, the major role of the Panchayat during the 1980’s and early 1990’s remained
largely confined to acting as the delivery mechanism of the programmes of the Central and
the State Governments. This has helped the Panchayats of the State establish roots in the rural
society and lay the foundation for graduation to functioning as an independent local
government.
The State Government brought about need-based reforms in the Panchayat system from time
to time from the very beginning. However, the West Bengal Panchayats have yet to become a
solid vanguard of holistic development of rural people. There is need to facilitate the process
of its emergence as an independent local government through more devolution of functions,
providing resources to those bodies and building up capacities for discharging their
responsibilities.   more ...

ISGPP:INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING OF GRAM

PANCHAYATS PROJECTS
SGRY ( Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojona )

A BRIEF OUTLINE

          Integrating the hitherto existing JGSY and EAS, Government of India in the
Ministry of Rural Development launched Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY)
from the last quarter of the financial year 2001-2002. The primary objective of the
programme is to provide additional wage employment in all rural areas providing food
security and improving the nutritional levels. The creation of durable community, social
and economic assets and infrastructural development in rural areas is the secondary
object.

          Under the schemes both fund and foodgrains are provided as wage components,
the non wage component being only fund. As part of wages foodgrains should be given
to the rural poor at the rate 5 kg per mayday. However more than 5 kg of foodgrains
per mayday can be given with condition that minimum 25% of the wages is to be paid
in cash. Incidentally it is mentioned that G.O.I provide foodgrains free of cost. As per
guidelines (effective w.e.f 1..4.2002) the programme will be implemented as centrally
sponsored schemes and the cash component is shared between the Centre and the
State in the ratio of 75:25 respectively.

          The programme is open to all rural poor who are in need of wage employment
and desire to do manual and unskilled work in and around his village. SGRY is self –
targeting in nature. It will be implemented in two streams- ie 1st Stream and the 2nd
Stream. The 1st stream is implemented by the Zilla Parishads and the Panchayat
Samitis. But the 2nd Stream is implemented entirely by the Gram Panchayats. The
resources of SGRY are equally distributed between these two streams. Under the 1st
stream the resources are distributed between the Zilla Parishad and the Panchayat
Samities in the ratio of 40 : 60. The resources under the 2nd stream are entirely
distributed among the Gram Panchayats.

          Under the 1st stream, the Zilla Parishads and the Panchayat Samitis shall give
priority to the works of soil and moisture conservation, minor irrigation, drinking water
sources, desiltation of village tanks /ponds, rural link roads, drainage work,
afforestation, kitchens for schools, dispensaries, Panchayat Ghars, development of hats
etc.

          Under the 2nd stream all works that result durable productive assets can be
taken up as per the felt needs of the rural people. Priority should be given on
infrastructure support for SGSY, agricultural activities in the GP areas, Community
infrastructure for health as well as roads linking the village to the main road, desiltation
and renovation of village tank/ponds. For creating the rural infrastructure, emphasis
should be given on labour intensive works. Purely material oriented works should not
be taken up.

          Under SGRY following types of works shall not be taken up :

            Building for religious purposes such as Temple. Mosque, Gurudwar, Church etc.

            Monuments, Memorials, Statue, Idols, Arch Gate/Welcome Gate.

            Bridges (except Culvert, small bridges on local nalas)

            Building for Higher Secondary Schools.

            Building for Collages.

          22.5% of the annual allocation (fund and foodgrains) under the 1st Stream shall
be earmarked for individual beneficiaries schemes of SC/ST families living below the
poverty line and under the 2nd stream minimum 50% of the allocation to the Gram
Panchayats shall be earmarked for creation of need based rural infrastructure in SC/ST
areas.
SRD::Strengthening Rural Decentralisation /drive in West
Bengal

MINISTER-IN-CHARGE:
 
Shri Subrata Mukherjee

Joint Administrative Building,

Block HC-7, Sector III, SaltLake,
Kolkata – 700106.

Sri Saurabh Kumar Das, I.A.S.

   Panchayat & Rural Development Department
   Government of West Bengal
Joint Administrative Building,
Block HC-7, Sector III, SaltLake
Kolkata – 700106.

E-mail : secy-prd@nic.in

 
  

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Names of Major Programmes/Schemes/ Activities & Dealing Officers

MGNREGA

1. 1. Shri Dibyendu Sarkar, Commissioner, MGNREGA (8697748383)

2. Smt Esha Sengupta, OSD EO DS (9830438016)
3. Shri Indranil Mukhopadhyay, Programme Officer (9051911666)

IAY

1. Shri Dibyendu Sarkar, Commissioner,MGNREGA (8697748383)

2. Hindil Dutta, OSD & EODS (8902498540)

PMGSY

1. 1. Shri Sekhar Sengupta, OSD and Ex officio Joint Secretary (9800947224)

2. Shri Satyabrata Chakrabarti, Addl CEO, WBSRDA (9830049293)

RIDF

1. 1. Shri Sekhar Sengupta, OSD and Ex officio Joint Secretary (9800947224)

BRGF

1.      Shri Goutam Bhattacharya, Joint Secretary (9433895882)

 

SSK and MSK

TSC and CHCMI

1. Shri Dibyendu Sarkar, Commissioner, MGNREGA (8697748383)

2. Shri Pannalal Mahapartra, Joint Secretary

 BLOCK CELL

1. Shri Debasis Das

SGSY and NRLM

1. Shri Abhinav Chandra (9434243424)

2. Shri Paritosh Roy, Joint Secretary (9830078006)

Sahay Programme