Progress Under TSC in Rural Areas

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Government of India

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Ministry of Rural Development

Progress Under TSC in Rural Areas

New Delhi: August 17, 2010.

 

 

             The progress under Total Sanitation Campaign across the states in terms of the project objectives and the performance as reported by the States through on line data monitoring system maintained by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is as follows:

 

Project objectives and achievements under Total Sanitation Campaign, State wise, as reported up to 11.08.2010

Sl.	State/District Name	Project Objectives						Project Performance
		IHHL BPL	IHHL APL	IHHL TOTAL	SCW	School Toilets	Balwadi Toilets	IHHL BPL	IHHL APL	IHHL TOTAL	SCW	School Toilets	Balwadi Toilets
1	ANDHRA PRADESH	6636229	3629688	10265917	575	115908	14990	4282471	2158403	6440874	909	100212	5788
2	ARUNACHAL PRADESH	115560	18301	133861	318	3944	1866	41076	7013	48089	54	3749	1463
3	ASSAM	2220017	1161020	3381037	211	34772	16819	787330	228136	1015466	21	31502	10405
4	BIHAR	6195779	4975535	11171314	2362	76581	6595	1877762	634945	2512707	604	43573	1087
5	CHHATTISGARH	1568600	1823853	3392453	618	51663	10211	922854	745341	1668195	179	48203	9848
6	D & N HAVELI	2480	0	2480	12	0	0	37	0	37	1	0	0
7	GOA	17935	27388	45323	150	731	547	16231	17522	33753	0	446	58
8	GUJARAT	2074729	2234140	4308869	1724	24106	22888	1761888	1941248	3703136	1721	24429	22417
9	HARYANA	636940	1458494	2095434	1335	9160	7599	554659	1264091	1818750	1089	7289	6028
10	HIMACHAL PRADESH	218154	632583	850737	1229	17863	10408	190453	617477	807930	253	10069	4241
11	JAMMU & KASHMIR	687145	760882	1448027	1046	26263	1045	175050	54063	229113	629	13986	92
12	JHARKHAND	2327306	1402189	3729495	1203	42687	11472	1200963	158978	1359941	124	36416	5007
13	KARNATAKA	2581758	3042323	5624081	1305	34714	23059	1473240	1613982	3087222	651	38097	25688
14	KERALA	961831	111911	1073742	1090	3600	4957	956753	142689	1099442	874	3594	4494
15	MADHYA PRADESH	3614346	4852847	8467193	1602	137730	27595	2266782	2593843	4860625	726	86662	18642
16	MAHARASHTRA	3518475	6369380	9887855	8210	87452	56082	2179614	3902955	6082569	4122	84184	56610
17	MANIPUR	194887	68367	263254	386	3919	1201	20559	16793	37352	170	2664	900
18	MEGHALAYA	216333	85500	301833	290	10331	1851	68890	40193	109083	70	3265	390
19	MIZORAM	59679	16861	76540	560	3219	912	59679	16861	76540	462	3219	912
20	NAGALAND	180092	31254	211346	275	2972	1302	67944	6038	73982	176	1318	799
21	ORISSA	4485050	2571598	7056648	818	70663	25160	2247373	783549	3030922	56	65348	19950
22	PUDUCHERRY	18000	0	18000	0	26	16	2191	0	2191	30	0	16
23	PUNJAB	623198	544370	1167568	411	7464	3274	196139	535175	731314	65	7242	1037
24	RAJASTHAN	1960903	5023430	6984333	1544	68134	21198	683260	2293797	2977057	398	56662	10842
25	SIKKIM	51302	35712	87014	789	1604	340	58104	36496	94600	913	1606	416
26	TAMIL NADU	4400583	4244955	8645538	1438	53678	27970	3476482	2668060	6144542	1546	38946	24028
27	TRIPURA	454757	169017	623774	226	6833	6024	428074	136423	564497	162	4592	5509
28	UTTAR PRADESH	8303794	12372693	20676487	2366	269860	107302	6242671	6794005	13036676	2378	225561	86037
29	UTTARAKHAND	441631	444670	886301	470	3925	1601	248022	228469	476491	64	2491	298
30	WEST BENGAL	5029415	4104101	9133516	1140	134981	50630	4802267	2170716	6972983	722	76517	20191

 

 

           To accelerate the sanitation coverage in rural areas, the Information Education and Communication (IEC) and Human Resource Development (HRD), the key components to generate and meet demand for sanitation have been strengthened.  In addition, regular reviews are held with the State Governments, State level workshops are held to give district officials more exposure to good practices and encouragement to increased involvement of Panchayati Raj Institutions in implementation of TSC.

 

 

This information was given by Ms. Agatha Sangma,  Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development  in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.

 

akt/st/bs/dk/kol/17:44 hrs.

 

 

 

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Government of India

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Ministry of Rural Development

Proposals for Upgradation of PMGSY Roads

New Delhi: August 17, 2010.

 

 

Rural roads constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) are covered by 5-year maintenance contracts, to be entered into alongwith the construction contract, with the same contractor, in accordance with the Standard Bidding Document.  Maintenance funds to service the contract are to be provided by the State Government. After five years maintenance period is over, State Government is expected to prepare a maintenance plan for maintenance and upgradation, if any required, for these roads.

 

No funds for maintenance or subsequent upgradation of a road which has been constructed under PMGSY is provided by Ministry of Rural Development.   

 

The details of pending proposals for upgradation with Ministry of Rural Development is given below:

 

Sl.  No.	State	Value (Rs. in Crore)	No. of Roads	Length in km
1.	Andhra Pradesh	172.59	164	566.01
2.	Maharashtra	557.90	265	2127.80
3.	West Bengal	71.16	15	144.497

 

On receipt of proposal from State Governments, these are examined by National Rural Development Agency (NRRDA) for their technical suitability as per programme guidelines. On the recommendation of NRRDA, these proposals are approved by the Ministry of Rural development based upon their eligibility as per priority of Government of India, volume of works under execution with State Government, execution capacity of implementing agency and availability of funds etc.

 

This information was given by Shri C.P. Joshi, the Union Minister of Rural Development  Ministry  in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.

 

akt/st/bs/dk/kol/17:46 hrs.

 

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Government of India

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Ministry of Rural Development

Status of different schemes running in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi: August 17, 2010.

 

 

The demand driven schemes being implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development in the state of Andhra Pradesh are Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) which include Drought Prone Areas Prorgramme (DPAP), Desert Development Programme (DDP) and Integrated Watershed Development Programme (IWDP) and Total Sanitation Campaign Programme (TSC).

 

The Centrally Sponsored Scheme with 100% central financial assistance is Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The Centrally Sponsored Schemes where the Central and the State Governments share finances are: Swarnjayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY), National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) and National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP).

 

Scheme-wise central  allocation, release and utilization  by the Government of Andhra Pradesh during last three years (i.e. 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10)  is below:

(in crore)

Sl.No.	Schemes	2007-08			2008-09			2009-10
		Allocation	Release	**Utilization	Allocation	Release	**Utilization	Allocation	Release	**Utilization
1	SGSY	89.80	89.63	123.77	106.16	106.14	123.87	108.87	114.77	162.22
2	MGNREGA	*	1371.05	2083.75	*	3219.10	2963.90	*	3781.60	4509.18
3	IAY	360.28	362.01	468.39	504.35	820.83	899.38	759.01	856.30	1307.96
4	PMGSY	105.00	316.57	381.89	105.00	470.60	494.47	89.67	877.46	886.37
5	NRDWP	295.30	305.24	388.41	394.53	395.05	398.05	437.09	537.37	389.79
6	TSC	*	8.78	40.91	*	13.92	42.28	*	110.78	39.15
7	DPAP	*	56.24	56.24	*	55.87	55.87	*	37.38	37.38
8	DDP	*	28.30	28.30	*	35.02	35.02	*	8.68	8.68
9	IWDP	*	37.13	37.13	*	44.43	44.43	*	34.15	34.15
* State-wise allocation is not made as demand/project based schemes.                                                                                                     **Utilization of funds is out of total available fund which include opening balance + central release + state release + miscellaneous release.

The Ministry of Rural Development undertakes periodic assessment of these schemes through Progress Reports, Performance Review Committee, Area Officer's Scheme, Vigilance and Monitoring Committee at the State/District Level, and National Level Monitors.

 

This information was given by Shri Pradeep Jain 'Aditya'  Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development  in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.

 

akt/st/bs/dk/kol/17:47 hrs.

 

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Government of India

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Ministry of Rural Development

PMGSY Roads in Himachal Pradesh

New Delhi: August 17, 2010.

 

 

The funds released to Himachal Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during the years 2008-09 and 2009-10 are as under:-

 

Year	Funds released ( Rs. in crore)
2008-09	268.90
2009-10	124.95

 

An expenditure of Rs.1424.88 cr. has been incurred (since beginning of the programme and upto June, 2010) by Himachal Pradesh under PMGSY.

 

The details of road works for the phases which were cleared five years ago which still remain incomplete are as under:-

 

Phase	No. of Road Works
	Cleared	Completed	Balance
II	246	243	3
III	370	337	33
WB-I	130	103	27

 

This information was given by Shri Pradeep Jain 'Aditya'  Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development  in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.

 

akt/st/bs/dk/kol/17:47 hrs.

 

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Government of India

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Ministry of Tourism                   

India and Mexico to Promote Bilateral Tourism Cooperation

New Delhi: August 17, 2010.

 

A five-member delegation led by Minister for Tourism, Mexico, Smt. Gloria Guevara called on Minister for Tourism and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Kumari Selja here today. During their 40-minute meeting, both sides agreed to promote cooperation in tourism sector between the two countries. Welcoming the visiting dignitary, Kumari Selja said that India deeply admire the uniqueness of Mexican culture and heritage which has been preserved and conserved over the years. She said, the diplomatic relations between the two countries should be strengthened by exchange of ideas for tourism development and promotion, exchange of visits by travel and tour operators, travel media, opinion makers, holding road shows and food festivals in each others country. She said, two countries should exchange best practices in the tourism and hospitality education for Human Resource Development. Two countries may encourage student exchange programmes. Kumari Selja said, Indian Council of Cultural Relations proposes to open an Indian Cultural Centre in Mexico City and it will be an excellent platform for promoting Indian culture, cuisine and arts in Mexico. She said, a festival of India in Mexico is also being proposed for next year where Ministry of Tourism will focus among other things to promote Yoga and Wellness Tourism.

 

Smt. Gloria Guevara agreeing to strengthen the bilateral cooperation in tourism sector between the two countries lauded the success of INCREDIBLE INDIA CAMPAIGN and overseas marketing. She praised the manner in which the government and the private sector efforts are being synergised in India to promote tourism sector. She also appreciated the quick recovery of tourism sector in India after the recent global economic slowdown. She suggested to renew the Agreement on Tourism Cooperation Between India and Mexico signed in 1996. Smt. Guevara invited Minister for Tourism, Kumari Selja to attend International Fair on Cultural Tourism in Mexico in November 2010.

 

Smt Gloria Guevara is scheduled to visit Agra tomorrow to see the Taj Mahal.

 

ad/db/dk/kol/17:48 hrs.

 

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Government of India

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Ministry of Rural Development               

Study Conducted on MGNREGS

New Delhi: August 17, 2010.

 

Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID) had conducted appraisal of Mahatma Gandhi NREGA in selected districts of Himachal Pradesh (Sirmaur), Punjab (Hoshiarpur) and Haryana (Sirsa). The main objective of the study was to identify efficient management practices, procedures, processes, factors for better performance and degeneration and to suggest interventions and strategies for dissemination of   positive impact of the Act and suggest strategies for dissemination of those practices and factors that can help to check the shortcomings of the scheme. Main findings are as under;

 

(i)         Economic conditions of the wage earners have improved. Workers need not to go outside the village for work

 

(ii)         People's faith in Panchayats has increased (reported in Sirmaur). Flow of funds to Panchayats has increased (reported in all the three districts).

 

(iii)        Agricultural productivity has increased due to Mahatma Gandhi NREGA.

 

(iv)        Overall development of the area due to construction of link roads, pulia and bridges etc.

 

(v)        Women belonging to poor strata of the villages are getting jobs and their wages are same as of men.

 

(vi)        Lack of awareness, inadequate staff, need for formation of vigilance committees and more transparency and accountability.

 

With a view to address the constraints indicated in the report, the following steps have been taken:

 

(i)         Awareness generation through intensive IEC activities involving print as well as electronic media.

 

(ii)         States have been directed to appoint adequate dedicated staff with the implementing authorities. Administrative expenses limit under the Act has been enhanced from 4% to 6% from which salary expenses of such dedicated staff is met.

 

(iii)        Vigilance and Monitoring Committees at State and District level have been set up.

 

(iv)        The Ministry has accorded utmost importance to the organization of Social Audits by the Gram Panchayats and issued instructions to the States to make necessary arrangements for the purpose.

 

(v)        Payment through accounts of NREGA workers has been made mandatory to infuse transparency in wage disbursement.

 

This information was given by Shri Pradeep Jain 'Aditya'  Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development  in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.

 

akt/st/bs/dk/kol/17:48 hrs.

 

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Government of India

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Ministry of Shipping                  

Atulya Misra Appointed as Chairman, Chennai Port Trust

New Delhi: August 17, 2010.

 

The Government has appointed Shri Atulya Misra, IAS (TN:88) as Chairman, Chennai Port Trust, for a period of five years w.e.f. the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

 

Shri Misra is presently posted as Secretary, Transport Department, Government of Tamilnadu.

 

The above appointment will be subject to the final outcome of the Court case W.P. No.12259/09 in the Delhi High Court.

 

mc/mk/dk/kol/17:48 hrs.

 

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