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J-II012/02/2012-MGNREGAGovernment of India

Ministry of Rural DevelopmentMGNREGA Division

Krishi Bhawan, New DelhiDated 28-10-2013

ToThe Principal Secretary/ Secretary(lncharge-MGNREGA)All States and UTs

Subject: Convergence of MGNREGA with other SchemesSirlMadam,

Ministry has identified Convergence as one of the thrust areas under MGNREGA.You may be aware that the Ministry had organized a National Workshop on Convergence ofMGNREGA with other Schemes on 1 September, 2013 at New Delhi. The Workshopprovided a platform for the Government of India as well as the State and Districts to learnabout convergence initiatives and some of the best practices in the field level.2. The Workshop set pace and direction for the way forward on convergence underMGNREGA. There was unanimity among the participants in suggesting that the convergenceof MGNREGA with other programmes/schemes will help in attaining the objective ofcreation of durable assets and strengthening the livelihood resource base of the poor. As afollow up to the Workshop, the Ministry has taken the following decisions:

a. State awards will be given for effective initiatives in three spheres:(i) Sustainable livelihood through convergence(ii) Transparency and accountability(iii) Social inclusion.

b. State nodal officer will be designated for convergencec. Setting up of exclusive online forum for convergence called Knowledge

Network3. State awards for effective initiative: Ministry has prepared a Scheme for StateAward for effective initiatives on the above-mentioned three spheres. States are requested tosend proposals by 30th November, 2013 as per the enclosed copy ofthe Scheme.4. State nodal officer for convergence: States are requested to nominate a seniorofficer (preferably Commissioner Director MGNREGA) as the State nodal officer forconvergence. The nodal officer will be responsible for day to day coordination with LineDepartments/ District Officials/ MIS updation on convergence activities and regularinteraction with the Ministry. You are requested to send the details of nominated nodalofficer to the Ministry by 5th November, 2013.


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5, Exclusive online forum for convergence called knowledge network : Ministrywill set up an exclusive website for convergence, This will serve as a forum for sharing ofbest practices, peer learning and trouble shooting. It will also facilitate collaboration with apool of creative practitioners, willing to help to develop new models and approaches.

We seek the support of State Government in implementing the decisions above.Ministry will be lending to State all possible assistance for facilitation.

Yours sincerely,Enclosure as above


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4 Evaluation criteria4.1. Final selection will be based on the performance by the applicants against predeterminedcriteria given below:

A Sustainable Livelihoods through ConvergenceCategory Criteria Description

This includes perspective planning, annual shelf ofPlanning projects and formulation of labour budget with a focuson optimization of resources of other line departmentsand on strengthening livelihoods in rural areasAchieving convergence with other development andwelfare programmes pertaining to agriculture,Convergence initiative environment forestry, fishery, animal husbandry,watershed management, horticulture, health, education,sanitation, Public Distribution System, nutrition, roads,water resources etc. The quality of convergenceSustainable between MGNREGA and NRLM will be speciallylivelihood assessedthough Guidelines/advisory Issue of guidelines and advisory at states level.convergence and monitoring of Mechanism set up to monitor convergence initiatives/of different convergence initiatives quality of assets in the districts. Feedback system toschemes inspect the works and improve the existing systemincluding District Quality Monitors etc.

Adherence to Adherence to MGNREGA processes like starting ofMGNREGA processes work on time, timely wage payment, regular inspections

etc.Institutional Structures Long term institutional structures and service deliverymechanisms set up to facilitate convergence

Role of PR Is Ways of involving PRIs in bringing convergenceMGNREGA quantitative indicators including, number

Output of persondays generated per household, number ofconvergence projects taken up etc.Long term impact and infrastructure development for

Outcome providing maximum benefit to the rural households interms of sustainable increase in their standard of living.Indicators may include, productivity, incomes ofhouseholds, quality of assets etc.Any innovation/special initiatives by State Government

Innovations to ensure effective convergence

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B Social InclusionCategory Criteria Description

Information, Measures taken for dissemination of information and creationEducation and of awareness in the rural areas with regard to entitlements ofCommunication marginalized groups in particularPlanning Inclusive and participatory planning approaches adoptedSteps taken for training and orientation of the MGNREGATraining and functionaries to equip them with the required knowledgeorientation about their roles and responsibilities and to enable them toSocial discharge their obligations in a proper manner.Inclusion Adherence to Adherence to MGNREGA processes like starting of work onMGNREGA time, timely wage payment, regular inspections etc.processes

Measures taken to mobilise the workers of all group whichMobilisation of represent SCs, STs, women, physically challenged, specialworkers categories like bonded labour, manual scavengersInstitutional Long term institutional structures and service deliveryStructures mechanisms set up to ensure social inclusion

MGNREGA quantitative indicators including, number ofOutput persondays generated per household, percentage of SC/ST

participation, percentage of women participationLong term impact generated by the programme, for example,

Outcome improved livelihoods for marginalised communities, impacton distress migration etcAny innovation/special initiative by State Government to

Innovations ensure greater access for the marginalized sections

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C. Transparency AccountabilityCategory Criteria Description

Information, Measures taken for dissemination of information andEducation and creation of awareness in the rural areas with regard toCommunication social audits and participation in Gram Sabhas etc.Disclosure of Timeliness and adequacy of disclosure of information,Information both suo motu and on demand. For e.g. display of the list

of works and workers in Gram PanchayatsManagement of Use of ICT for promoting public disclosure and placingInformation information in public domainTransparency System ITaccountability Adherence to Adherence to MGNREGA processes like starting ofMGNREGA work on time, timely wage payment, regular inspectionsprocesses etc.Vigilance and Setting up of VMCs as per and ensuring their effectiveMonitoring functioningCommitteesSocial Audit Setting up of Social Audit Directorate, completion of

pilots social audits. Findings of the social audit should bepublished in the MGNREGA website and follow upaction taken. Other arrangements made by the State toensure quality and regular social audits.

Grievances Satisfying the complainants as regards setting theirManagement and grievances within the prescribed time limit. Effectivedisposal of operation of Helplines and complaint boxes. Propercomplaints maintenance of complaint register the Gram

Panchayats, Blocks and Districts. Corrective actiontaken against wrong doers under Indian Penal Code,Prevention of Corruption Act, Service Rules, etc.

Labour Group Formation of labour groups and their role in demandcapturing, awareness generation, implementation ofprogramme etc

Organisation of Mobilization of people, grievance redresal, capturingRojgar Diwas demand, involvement of PRlsOmbudsman Ombudsmen in place and their roleInstitutional Long term institutional structures and service deliveryStructures mechanisms set up to facilitate convergence

MGNREGA quantitative indicators including, number ofOutput persondays generated per household, number of socialaudits held, etc.

Long term impact such as difference in awareness levelsOutcome pre and post social audit etc.

Any innovation/special initiative by State Government toInnovations ensure transparency accountability

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4.2. Time TableThe selection of the awardees will be based on their performance during a particularfinancial year ending 31 st March. Accordingly the time table for the selection of theawardees will be the following:-

SI Particulars of Activity Due Date ofNo Completion1 Submission of Applications/Nominations by State NREGA Teams 30t November2 Preliminary verification of Nominations by Central Government. 15t December3 Shortlisting of selected nominations by Central Government. s December Final Selection by the Central Government on the recommendation of 15t January

the Expert Committee.5 Award Ceremony 2 February


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Pin Code3. Telephone Nos.

OfficeResidenceFaxMobile

4. Email address5. Details of Activity taken up by State MGNREGA Team.

please furnish a narrative of work done, soft and hard copy6. Details of works on the basis of which the State MGNREGA Team is making claim

for award.please furnish in numbered paragraphs pointwise summary of the basis of claim, inaround 250 words

7. Verifiable evidences oral or documentary) for claims made by the applicant.please furnish photographic, videographic, statistical, textual, press clippings andother documentary or oral evidences in support of the claims

8. Details of the institutions/individuals nominating the State MGNREGA Team.NameAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2Address Line 3DistrictStatePin CodeTelephone Nos.OfficeResidenceFaxMobileEmail address

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9. Mention details of awards received earlier by the applicant, if any.

10. Submit your views with justifications on the strength and weaknesses ofMGNREG Act, Schemes and Projects taken under the Act in not morethan 1000 words).

Signature and Stamp of the Head of State MGNREGA TeamPlaceDate

Signature and Stamp of the Head of the Nominating Institution s)IIndividual s)

PlaceDate

Important1. Hard copies of all reports should be submitted in MS Word in 12-size Arial font innumbered paragraphs in A4 size paper. The report should have page numbers, tableof contents, list of abbreviations, synopsis of dates and events, an executivesummary, full description of events, facts, problems and interventions made. Allannexures should be properly referenced with respect to the report.

2. For the purpose of presentation, PowerPoint may be used.3. Electronic copy of documents should also be provided.4. Nominations for National level Award may be submitted to the Joint Secretary,Department of Rural Development, Government ofIndia, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhialong with a self-addressed envelope.

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