TOUR REPORT AS AREA OFFICER OF Rajasthan (20-23rd October, 2011)

I, Ram Raj Meena, Under Secretary(RC) was deputed for field visit as an Area Officer under Area Officer Scheme to see the implementation of Rural Development schemes in Rajasthan State from 20 th to 23rd October, 2011. I visited Sawai Madhopur on 20th & 21st October, 2011 and Tonk District on 22nd & 23rd October, 2011.

2. It would be prudent to mention here that Panchayati Raj was introduced for the first time on October, 1959 in Rajasthan. The Panchayati Raj is prevalent in the State and the three tier Pahchayati Raj Institutions i.e. Gram Panchayat at Village level, Panchayat Samiti at Block level and Zilla Parisad at District level are fully functional in the State and PRIs are playing a vital role in implementation of the rural developmental schemes of this Ministry in the State.

3. Field Visit in Sawai Madhopur District

3.1 Review Meeting :

A Review Meeting with the concerned officers was held on 20 th October, 2011 about 9:30 AM to 11.45AM at District Hqrs Sawai Madhopur. The following officers/Officials were present in the review Meeting:-

i. Shri Giriraj Kumar Verma, CEO, Zilla Parisad, Sawai Madhopur

ii. Shri C. L. Verman, Superintending Engineer , PWD, Sawai Madhopuriii. Shri Mohar Singh Meena, Executive Engineer, PWD, Gangapur Cityiv. Shri Ramawatar Trivedi, Executive Enginner, PWD, Sawai Madhopurv. Shri Jai Lal Meena, Executive Engineer, PWD, Baunlivi. Shri S. R. Chauhan, Executive Engineer, Zilla Paridad, Sawai Madhopurvii. Shri M. N. Tirgar, In charge BDO, Sawai Madhopur Blockviii. Shri Sujan Sarkar, DF, UNJCPix. Shri Braj Kishor, Managar, SGSY, Sawai Madhopurx. Shri S. N. Sharma, Assistant Engineer, Zill Parisad, Sawai Madhopurxi. Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma, Manager, Sawai Madhopurxii. Shri Deepak Gandhi, AAO EGS, Zilla Parishad, Sawai Madhopurxiii. Shri Hari Mohan Sinhal, Junior Engineer, Zill parishad, Sawai Madhopurxiv. Shri Shiv Prakash Somani, DEO(S), Sawai Madhopurxv. Shri Iqbal Ahmed Asstt. DEO(S), Sawai Madhopurxvi. Shri R. S. Prajapati, Junior Accountant, Social Welfare, Sawai Madhopur 1

Details discussion on the status of implementation of the various rural developmental schemes of the Ministry of Rural Development in Sawai Madhopur district was held in the review meeting. The issues intimated by the programme Divisions were also discussed. The points emerged during the discussion are elaborated in brief scheme-wise as under:-

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3.1.1 MGNREGA Sawai Madhopur is a Phase-II MGNREGA District. DRDA implements the MGNREGA programme in the District. Total rural householders in the districts is 213482 out of which BPL House Holders are 43029. No. of jobcards issued under the programme are 219313. The minimum wage rate under the programme in the district is Rs.119 per day. The projected persondays employment for the current year 2011-12 is 58.62 lakh and projected financial requirement for the current financial year is Rs.127.20 crores.

The opening balance under the programme as on 1/4/2011 was Rs. 58.46 crore. The utilization during first half of the financial year is Rs. 18.85 crore which is 32% of the available funds. In terms of their annual targets, it is just 15% of the targeted funds requirement. In this regards, I was told that utilization has been adversely affected by the following factors :-

the scheme is demand drawn and there was less demand for employment under the programme due to good rain during monsoon season since last two years; and due to hike in wage rate in open market than the wage paid under MGNREGA, people prefer to do other private works instead doing work under MGNREGA.

The main activities covered under MGNREGA in the District during current financial year 2011-12 (so far) are water conservation and water harvesting (38.90%), Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra (12.90%), Rural Connectivity(11.5%) etc.

SWM/1-Review Meeting at Sawai Madhopur

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3.1.2 PMGSY It is mentioned here that as per data available on the website www:ommas.nic.in, total 24 roads works pertaining to different Phases from II to X have been shown pending whereas as per provisions under the programme Guidelines, it should have been completed long back. It is mentioned here that last project to the District were sanctioned of Up-gradation category in 2009-10 under Phase-X which were awarded by them in May/June, 2010 and as per time frame prescribed in the programme guidelines, the road works should have been completed by February/March, 2011, however, all the 7 road works sanctioned in Phase-X have been shown incomplete. In this regard, Superintending Engineer (PWD), apprised that only 12 Road works are pending as on date and data on OMMAS will be checked and updated shortly and also apprised that due to prolonged rainy seasons delayed the road works and pending road works are at different stages of construction.

As regards accuracy of data entries on OMMAS, it was observed that the data entered on OMMAS does not seem accurate as a major difference could be seen between awarded cost and cost of completion etc. For example, in respect of Package No. RJ27BNUG08, sanctioned cost is Rs.144.14 lakhs, its award cost has been shown Rs.332.79 lakhs and completion cost has been mentioned as Rs.147.09 lakhs. Further, total award cost in respect of all projects of the district has been shown as Rs.34,908.84 crore whereas the total sanctioned values of all the projects sanctioned to Rajasthan State is Rs.9803.26 crore only i.e. the awarded cost of the project proposals under PMGSY of the District shown on OMMAS is more that the total sanction cost of the State projects.

As per OMMAS data, some of the road works were very delayed for example Package No. RJ27BNUG08 was awarded on 17/10/2007 and completed on June, 2011 i.e. it was completed in 44 months. In this regards, while discussing the action taken against the contractors for non completion of projects within the time, SE apprised that deductions were made from their bills as applicable according to Stander Bidding Documents.

As regards, maintenance of rural roads constructed under PMGSY, Superintending Engineer apprised that they are facing shortage of funds for maintenance and no funds was provided for maintenance during last financial year 2010-11 by SRRDA to them which led to poor maintenance of PMGSY roads.

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3.1.3 Conversance

The matter of convergence between MGNERA and PMGSY as envisaged in guidelines issued by this Ministry vide D.O. No.178/SRD/09-NREGA dated 9/2/2009 i.e. planting trees on PMGSY roads through MGNERA etc. was also discussed with the District Officers and I was told that no activity has been attempted under convergence.

3.1.4 IAY As per DRDA information, there are 28445 families in Permanent IAY waiting list as on 1/4/2011, Out of which, 1315 have been target under Indira Awaas Yojana and 7047 families have been target under Chief Minister BPL Awaas Yojana during the current financial year , 2011-12.

As per information provided by IAY Division, interest accrued on the funds available in DRDA’s IAY account during last three years is shown as nil whereas the opening balance during last three years was in crores of Rupees. This issue was also discussed in the review meeting.

As regards, utilization of funds for up-gradation of old houses as per provision under IAY programme guidelines, I was told that taking into account the huge Permanent IAY waitlist of new Houses and budgetary constants, at present, they are not granting any assistance for up-gradation under the programme.

It was also mentioned by CEO that they have also started to send a copy of IAY sanctions to the individual beneficiaries to make transparence and awareness to the beneficiaries. Which seems to be a very good practice in the District.

3.1.5 NSAP The issues of less coverage under IGNWPS & IGNDPS, Status of Social Audit in respect of 2010-11, Annual verification for 2011-12 and operationalization of NSAP-MIS were discussed and information regarding estimated eligible house holders/individuals under the different components of National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) namely Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension scheme(IGNOAPS), Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme(IGNEPS), Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension scheme(IGNDPS), National Family Benefit Scheme and Annapurna and No. of beneficiaries under these schemes was requested but data were not readily available at the time of discussion. Further, information regarding social audit and Annual verification was also not readily available.

During the discussion, I also mentioned about the recent decision to lower the age limit for old age pension from 65 years to 60 years.

3.1.6 SGSY Discussion about key activities covered under the programme in the district was held and I was told that the main activity in the district covered under SGSY is dairy. It was also told that they have identify Bank of Barora for RSETC at the District Hqrs for Training to eligible persons under SGSY. List of key activities and details of SHGs formed under the programme was not readily available at the time of meeting.

The issue of less expenditure on training of beneficiaries under SGSY than minimum 10% of the total expenditure was also discussed and I was told that they are making all out effort and arranging training programme to the beneficiaries through NGOs etc. but due to following reasons expenditure on this component is less :-

(a) The main activity under the programme is dairy which is traditional in the area and beneficiaries have good knowledge of the activity and therefore the beneficiaries do not take much interest in training programme

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(b) the rural beneficiaries facing it were difficult to attend training programme at District Hqrs. due to one or another reason(s) viz. transport facility, residential programme, etc.

3.1.7 V&MC Meeting of the Vigilance & Monitoring Committee was held on 1/7/2011 under the Chairmanship of Shri Namo Narayan Meena, Hon’ble MP(LS) & Minister of State for Finance and discussion on various developmental programmes/schemes including rural developmental schemes/programmes of this ministry i.e. MGNERA, SGSY, IAY, PMGSY, PMGSY were held.

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After review meeting, I proceed to filed visit. I visited three Blocks, five Gram Panchayats and seven villages in Sawai Madhopur District in two days time.

3.2 On the fist day 20th October, 2011, I visited Bhadoti and Jhanoon Gram Panchayats of Baunli Block. I was accompanied by BDO, Sawai Madhopur and Assistant Engineers (MGNREGA), Baunli.

3.2.1 The first Gram Panchayat, I visited was Bhadoti. First, I visited the Gram Panchayat Office where Sarpanch, Secretary and Rojgar Sahayak of the Gram Panchayat and some villagers were present. I discuss, the implementation issues of the rural developmental schemes and following observations were made:-

3.2.1(a) Indira Awaas Yojana

Secretary of the Gram Panchayat was hesitating in providing rural developmental schemes’ related records/information before me. List of beneficiaries sanctioned IAY dwelling units during current financial year 2011-12 was shown to me. For tallying the same with Permanent IAY list was requested. The Secretary of the Gram Panchayat told that permanent IAY list and list of BPL Census, 2002 have been misplaced. As regards, display of IAY list at prominent place for citizens, it was observed that it was not displayed at the Panchayat Bhawan or any other prominent place. I advised his to keep IAY list at Gram Panchayat and to display the same at a prominent place for citizens of the Gram Panchayat for transparency and public monitoring in the System.

Secretary told that they not maintained any IAY inventory at Gram Panchayat level. One person namely Shri Girraj Meena S/o Kalya Meena R/O village Badagaon Kahar, an BPL holder bearing No.1017119 made some complaints about working style of the GP. SWM/2- Bhadoti Gram Panchayat Office

I also interacted with one IAY beneficiary who told that he has been sanctioned IAY during the current financial 2011-12 and got first installment of Rs.22,500/- . Construction is at Roof level and 2nd installment is due. He awares about the financial assistance admissible

under the scheme as well as amount admissible under Total Sanitations Campaign (TSC), but he does not aware about facility of borrowing top up loan upto 20,000/- at @4% per annual interest rate under Differential Rate of Interest (DRI) Scheme from any National Bank, deriving benefit of insurance under Jansree Bima or Aam Admi Bima Yojana and getting membership of SHG etc.

SWM/3-Rajiv Gandhi Sawa Kendra, Bhadoti

As regarding, discussion on Permanent IAY waitlist in the

Gram Sabha meetings, Secretary mentioned that there is no formal discussion on the permanent IAY waitlist in the Gram Sabha meetings.

3.2.1(b) MGNREGA

As regards, social audit the social audit for the period from Sept.,2010 to March, 2011 was done but the same seems to be mechanical as there was no shortcoming or pendancy at all.

On that particular day I visited, there was no ongoing work in the Gram Panchayat. Therefore, close interaction with MGNREGA workers actually working in the field was not possible. However, while interacting with the villagers at Bhadoti Gram Panchayat, it was observed that they aware about the wage payable under the programme and not made any complaint regarding late payment of wages under the programme etc.

Thereafter, I visited one path works done under MGNREGA and subsequently also visited Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra constructed under MGNREGA (see SWM/3). There was no signboard to identify that the work has been carried out under MGNREGA.

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3.2.1(C) National Social Assistance Programme(NSAP) As regards, discussion on NSAP in the Gram Sabha

meetings, Secretary told that formally there is no discussion on the issues of NSAP in the Gram Sabha meetings, however, if any application received during Gram Sabha meetings for financial assistance under NSAP, the same are forwarded to the concerned authority for appropriate action. They neither keep any formal record of such applications nor record the same in the Gram Sabha meetings’ proceeding as informed by Secretary. As regards, number of beneficiaries under different components of NSAP, the Secretary mentioned that they do not maintain any such type of data at Gram Panchayat level.

One person namely Shri Girraj Meena S/o Kalya Meena R/O village Badagaon Kahar, an BPL Card holder bearing No.1017119 also made complaints against the working system of the GP in NSAP related matters and told that earlier he was getting pension which has now been discontinued without any reason.

SWM/4- Interaction with people at Bhadoti

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3.2.1(d) SGSY: Secretary of the Gram Panchayat told that there is no SHG in the Gram Panchayat under SGSY. 3.2.1(e) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadaj Yojanan:-

one of the pending road works of the district under PMGSY was Package No. RJ27BNUG16 from Bhdoti to Khirani which was visited by me. The concerned Assistant Engineer, PWD, Bhadoti and BDO, Sawai Madhopur accompanied me. There were two Signboards fixed at one end of the Road at junction point to Mega Highway at Bhadoti. On one board, name & logo of the scheme, date of Starting of work(19/5/2010) and expected date of completion(28/1/2011) were mentioned.

In the another board relating of quantity of materials and specification of road works etc., only format was printed and no information was given in it as could be seen from the Photograph (SWM/5).

The expected date of completion has expired long back so I discussed the same with AEN. He told that approximately 50% works have been completed so far and the site work is held up since July, 2011. As regards, reasons of delay in completion of road work, I was told that due to non-availability of materials and prolonged rainy seasons the works has been delayed. But both of the reasons do no seem satisfactory as material is easily available locally as the site is surrounded by Aravali Hills and also situated on a Mega highway having very good connectivity to the major cities of the Country, and the area is a low rainfall area as the average rainfall in the District is 697.6mm. Besides, the area is a plain one and having adequate manpower as population density is 248 persons/sq.km. which is very high than the State density of 165 persons/sq. km. (2001 Census). Further, it is a up-gradation of existing Through Route, therefore, there is no matter of availability of land. Further, generally there is no rain during February, 2011 to June, 2011 and October onwards in the area and therefore, there are no justifiable reasons for delaying the project.

As regards, width of road it seems as per specification of the programme. A sudden band in road near Khirni village was also observed which is approximate at right angle. As the road is a through road, the band may cause accident. Besides, there was also a CD work at the same point and its safety wall is approx ½ ft high then ground level.

As regards inspection of road works by SQM, AEN told me that one SQM visited the site on 12/10/2011 but he was not aware about the findings of the SQM. As per AEN’s information, concerned Executive Engineer visits the site twice in a month and himself visits the site twice a week. As regards, action against the contractors on account of delaying the road work, AEN told that action in such types of cases are decided by the SE however they inform the status of the road works to them from time to time.

It was observed that some CC works in residential areas and Base works have been completed. I was told by the AEN that 50% works is completed and payment made is also 50%.

SWM/5-Inspection of PMGSY Citizen Information Board

8SWM/6- Status of Road (RJ27BNUG16) visited

3.2.2 Thereafter, I visited Block hqrs., Baunli. I was told by the concerned AEN(MGNREGA) that main activities under MGNREGA in the block are rural connectivity, rain water harvesting etc.

3.2.3 After that I processed to visit Jhanoon Gram Panchayat accompanying BDO(SWM), AEN(MGNREGA), Baunli. Secretary of the Gram Panchayat was present at the Gram Panchayat Office functioning in newly constructed Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra and it was observed that :-

3.2.3(a)- MGNREGA- Social Audit of Jhanoon Gram Panchayat for the period from October, 2010 to March, 2011 was held on 28/7/2011 and BDO, Baunli attended the social audit as witness. However, the filling of the Performa, looked mechanical to me. There were no complaints or no major issues recorded on. In the social audit there would be discussions on expenditure and if there was any misuse of funds, it was required to be refunded. However, no such situation has arisen. Further, there was no formal discussion on IAY permanent waiting list and NSAP as per proceedings of the Gram Sabha meeting. I also discussion the issue with Secretary who told me that in the Gram Panchayat there are no formal discussion of NSAP and IAY permanent list in Gram Sabha meetings and general practice is that if they receive any

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SWM/7-Inspection of Records at Baunli Panchayat Samiti Office

application for financial assistance under NSAP in Gram Sabha meetings, the same are examined and sent to the concerned authority if it is found as per parameters but no formal recording was made in the proceeding of the meeting as per record produced before me.

3.2.3(b) IAY: PBL census, 2002 and permanent IAY waitlist were available but there was two different Permanent waiting list. The Permanent IAY list contain 95 name of BPL householders under SC/ST category and 58 Householders under Other category.

List of beneficiaries sanctioned financial assistance under IAY during current financial 2011-12 was also show to me. As per the list 7 houses have been sanctioned under IAY and 23 under Chief Minister Awas Yojana in the Gram Panchayat.

No IAY inventory maintained at the Gram Panchayat. I also visited two houses detailed as under :-

One of the IAY dwelling Units visited by me belong to Smt. Pushpa Kawar in Jhanoon village. I was told by Secretary of Gram Panchayat that it was sanctioned in 2010-11 and it was under construction at Roof level (See SWM/8).

The beneficiary told that they get Rs.22,500/- as first installment and second installment is due. Smokeless Chulha and Sanitary Latrines have not been constructed in the dwelling unit. As regards, awareness about financial assistance admissible to them, the beneficiary is aware about the financial assistance of Rs.45000/- only and not aware about other assistances like assistance for sanitary latrines under Total Sanitations Campaign (TSC), facility of borrowing top up loan upto 20,000/- at @4% per annual interest rate under Differential Rate of Interest (DRI) Scheme from any National Bank, deriving benefit of insurance under Jansree Bima or Aam Admi Bima Yojana and getting membership of SHG etc. The undersigned apprised the beneficiary about these benefits and also advised his to construct smokeless Chulha.

SWM/8-Under construction IAY at Jhanun village

The other IAY dwelling unit visited by me was in another village Thadi of the Gram Panchayat belongs to smt. Motya W/o Shri Ramdhan. Secretary of the Gram Panchayat told me that it was sanctioned in 2009-2010 and only 1st installment has been disbursed to the beneficiary so far and 2nd installment is due. The beneficiary also told that they get only Rs.22,500/- so far.

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The House was at completion stage (adjoining figure SWM/9), however there was no display board fixed indicating the Rural Housing logo, year of construction, name of the beneficiary etc. at the dwelling unit as envisaged in the programme guidelines. Further, No smokeless Chulha and sanitary latrine were constructed in the dwelling unit.

While returning from Thadi village to Baunli, we ride through a gravel road which connecting Thadi village to Kodyay-Baunli road near Hanuman Temple. Assistant Engineer(MGNERA), Baunli told me that the Gravel road has been constructed under MGNREGA. Potholes/depressions were observed on the gravel road and it was in a very bad condition. Further, there was no signboard or indicator to identify that the gravel road has been constructed under MGNREGA.

3.2.3(c) PMGSY:

On return from Jhanoon , I also discussed the status of PMGSY in the Block with the AEN(PWD), Baunli at Panchayat Samiti office, Baunli. he told that Package No.RJ27BNUG18, RJ27BNUG19 and RJ27BNUG21 awarded on 12/5/2010, 19/5/2010 and 12/5/2011 respectively are delayed by the contractors despite repeated reminder to them. During the discussion, he also mentioned that the contractors of Packages No. RJ27BNUG19 and RJ27BNUG21 are least SWM/9-IAY house at Thadi village

interested in construction of these road works therefore the contracts of these packages are at termination stage and they will float tenders for the remaining works of these packages. As regards, action against the Contractors as envisaged under operational manual, SBD and other relevant rules on account of delaying of the projects and non expediting the works despite repeated reminders. AEN apprised that levying of liquidated damage on account of delay of projects and other actions as deemed fit are decided at SE level however they apprised the situation of the projects/packages to SE from time to time.

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3.3 Bamanwas Block On the next day 21st October, 2011, I processed to visit Bamanwas Block of Sawai Madhopur District. I arrived there about 10 AM. I discussed the status of implementation of this Ministry’s rural Developmental schemes in the block with the BDO and other officials. Inventory of IAY houses is maintained in the prescribed Register at Block level since 2008-09 onwards allotments under

IAY which is a positive aspect. Besides, a register of SHGs formed under SGSY was also produced before me which is also a positive aspect on monitoring of SGSY activities. As regards, information on action Plan etc. of MGNREGA, I was informed by BDO that hardcopy of the same is not available and all information is available in the Computer and unfortunately power was not there at that time, so details regarding MGNERA could not be observed. The documents produced before me were inspected

From the inventory it was observed that second installment of financial Assistance under IAY in most of the cases for the year 2008-09 have not made so far which becomes due on construction of dwelling units upto roof level. As the prescribed time for completion of IAY dwelling units is within 2 years and therefore IAY dwelling units sanctioned in 2008-09 should have been completed however, non of them were paid 2nd installment which is required to be paid at Roof level of construction. Some of the cases of cancellation of IAY houses were observed with the remarks that not in BPL list, already availed benefit, Cheque return etc. SWM/10-Discssion at Bamanwas Block

The BDO apprised that no activity is going on at this time under MGNREGA except construction works of Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra at some Gram Panchayats and some Social-Forestry activities by PWD at one site.

I was apprised that they benefited 244 individuals and distributed Rs.45 lakhs as CCB to them under SGSY for under taking different activities under SGSY. As regards, major activities under SGSY in the Block, it was apprised that major activity covered under the scheme is dairy, tent service, drinking water supply etc.

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3.3.1(a) PMGSY: The status of PMGSY in the Block was also discussed with the concerned AEN(PWD), Bamanwas at Panchayat Samiti Office, Bamanwa. I request him to show some PMGSY roads in the block, after my visit to Tehsil Hqrs. But he did not accompany me and also switch off his Mobile phone. Therefore, I contacted over mobile to the concerned EE(PWD), Gangapur City to depute an official to show me some PMGSY roads in the Block but no one from PWD department accompany me nor any response received from their side.

3.3.1(b) National Land Record Modernization Programme

For National Land Record Modernization Programme (NLRMP), I visited Tehsil Hqrs of Bamanwas. I discuss the progress of the programme with Tehsildar. He apprised that land records have been uploaded on website upto certain extent and they have also set up a Computer Cell to facilitate the citizens to get copy of Jamabandi of their land etc. Digitization of cadastral maps, scanning & preservation of old documents etc. have not been done.

3.3.1(c) National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)

There was a camp at Bamanwas tehsil hqrs. by the postman for distribution of financial assistance under NSAP to beneficiaries of Bamanwas village. I interacted with the beneficiaries. Most of them were beneficiaries of IGNOAP. The financial assistance was being distributed through Money Order for two months @ Rs.500/- per month. The beneficiaries were of different age group and some of them were looking 75 years and above old. However, they were being disbursed the assistance at equal rate of Rs.500/- per month.

SWM/11- Computer Cell for land record at Bamanwas telsil Hqr.

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I also interacted with the beneficiaries. While interacting with one beneficiary she told her age as 80 years+ and she is getting financial assistance @ Rs.500/- per month whereas financial assistance as per NSAP guidelines admissible at this age is Rs.1050/- per month including State share.

Similarly other beneficiaries were looking of different age group between 60-74 years, 75-79 years and 80 years and above but they are being paid at the equal rate @Rs.500/- per month where as per provision under NSAP IGNOAP, it should be Rs.500/- per month for age group 60- 74 years, Rs750/- per month for age group between 75-79 years and Rs.1050/- per month for 80 years and above including State share.

I was told that villagers of other villages of the block are disbursed the financial assistance in their residence itself but Bamanwas is a big village and no. of beneficiaries are very high so it is very difficult to the concerned postman to disburse the assistance at their residence, therefore, Postman has decided days for distribution of assistance for a particular Mohalla on a particular day and so on. Accordingly the beneficiaries arrive at Tehsil Hqr to collect the financial assistance under NSAP.

Therefore, there is a needs to review individual cases of financial assistance taking into accounts their age and financial assistance at the admissible rate on the basis of age should automatically be enhanced to the beneficiary.

SWM/12-Distribution of financial Assistance under NSAP at Bamanwas

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Further, as could be seen that most of the beneficiaries are very old, the money orders should be delivered at their residence instead of organizing camps at Tehsil Hqr. for distribution of the financial assistance.

The financial assistance should also be paid on monthly basis instead of bimonthly as envisaged in the programme guidelines.

3.3.2 Bairada Gram Panchayat

3.3.2(a) SGSY: Thereafter, I processed to visit Gram Panchayat, Bairada. I was accompanied by BDO and PEO, Bamanwas, but no technical person was accompanied to me. While going to Bairada gram Panchayat, I visited Vivekanand SHG running a Tent service.

Thereafter I visited another SHG namely Govardhan SHG at Bad-Mohanpur village, activity of the Group are Dairy and Water Supply. This group was formed by NGO M/s. Sahar Public Sansthan, Papadada (Dausa). While interacting with leader of the group, he told that they are supplying water to 70 houses of Bad-Mohanpur village and charge Rs.100 per house towards water supply and their income has been increased due to the activity. Signboards containing name of the Group, scheme and activity etc. was observed at site.

Thereafter, I visited another SHG namely Shridev Self Helping Group of 10 members headed by a lady. Signboard containing name of the Group and name of the scheme etc. was observed. This SHG was also formed by the same NGO namely M/s. Sahar Public Sansthan, Papadada (Dausa). One representative of the NGO was also available there. He told that their NGO has formed 30 SHGs in the Block. I also discuss, the no. of buffalos with the group and its marketing facility of milk and milk products, I was told that they sell the milk at nearest market. I was told that training to theSWM/13-Interation with workers at under Construction Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendrya

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SHG members was imparted through M/s. Savitri Samgra Vikas Sansthan. The Bank Pass Book of the SHG was also inspected by me but there was no much transaction in the account by the Group members and it was observed that it is at dormant stage overall.

3.3.2(b) PMGSY: Thereafter, I visited under construction Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra. Work was going on and four workers were at work. I interacted with the workers, they not made any complaint about payment of wage etc. Job cards were not available at site and I was told that by the workers that before ½ hour, Secretary has collected their job cards form them. There was no signboard at site to identify that the work is going on under MGNERA.

Before processing to Bairada Gram Panchayat, BDO informed Secretary of the Gram Panchayat over Mobile to be present at the Gram Panchayat Office and we arrived GP office after lapse of more that two hours, but when we reached at the Gram Panchayat Office Secretary was not present there. BDO tried to contract Secretary over Mobile several times but failed due to switch off Mobile. After waiting for ½ hours, we processed to another Gram Panchayat, Piplai. 3.3.2 (c)PMGSY:

It is mentioned that visit from Piplai to Badh Mohanpur and back was on PMGSY road bearing Package No. RJ-2761 and while riding to the road the following observations were made:-

The road was completed in August, 2007 and it is under 5 year maintenance period. The width of the road seems to be as per programme specification. Citizen information Boards contains logo, Name of the Scheme and Name of the Contractor etc were observed. While observing a mile stone (adjoining figure SWM/14) fixed on the road, it looked never painted before and side solders were observed damaged and needs maintenance.

3.3.3 Gram Panchayat, Piplai

3.3.3(a) Indira Awaas Yojana

Next I visited Piplai Gram Panchayat accompanying BDO and PEO. Gram Panchayat Secretary was present there. He was hesitating in producing the relevant information/documents before me and he hardly produce before me PBL List 2002, IAY permanent wait list and list of

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SWM/14-PMGSY Road Piplai to Badh Mohanpur

beneficiaries granted assistance under IAY during current financial year 2011-12. No other records in respect of other schemes were made available to me with the remark that records has been kept away due to cleaning of panchayat Office on account of Deepawali festival. As regards discussion on Permanent IAY waitlist in the Gram Sabha Meetings, I was told by Gram Panchayat Secretary that no format discussion on permanent IAY waitlist are held in the Gram Sabha meetings.

Thereafter, I visited two IAY houses belongs to Shri Mahesh S/o Mulya Nath which was under construction. Secretary told, in presence of son of the beneficiary, that the IAY has been sanctioned during current financial year, 2011-12 and 1st installment has been released to the beneficiary.

Thereafter, I visited another IAY house belongs to Smt. Jummi w/o Raheem which was completed and old one. Secretary told that it was sanctioned in 2008-09 and at that time financial assistance admissible was Rs. 35000/- which has been disbursed to the beneficiary. It was observed that signboard containing logo & name of scheme was not available at the IAY dwelling Unit. Neither smokeless chulha nor sanitary latrine was constructed in the dwelling unit.

3.3.3(b) MGNERA

Documents/information/records viz. Register of social Audit and Gram Sabha meetings in respect of MGNREGA were not made available before me with the remarks by Gram Panchayat Secretary that records have been keep away and not feasible to made available for inspection . Secretary also told that Social Audit for the six monthly period ending on 31/3/2011 have been conducted which was attended by BDO as witness.

3.3.3(c)NSAP

As regards discussion on NSAP issues in the Gram Sabha Meetings, I was told by Gram Panchayat Secretary that no format discussion on NSAP are held in the Gram Sabha meetings. He further mentioned that there was a Camp in the Gram Panchayat some time before and all the applications relating to financial assistance under NSAP received to them during the Camp were disposed off and eligible were sanctioned in the camp itself by the concerned Authority. Further, I was also told that annual verification of the pensioners for the period 2010-11 has been completed.

While visiting the IAY Dwelling belong to Smt. Jummi, her husband Shri Raheem requested for financial assistance under IGOAPS. He was looking more than 60 years as could be seen from photo SWM/16 and also BPL household. In this regard, Gram Panchayat Secretary told me that they have not received any application from him. I advised BDO and Secretary to kindly look into such type of cases and take necessary action as per parameters of NSAP.

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SWM/15-IAY house belongs to smt. Jummi

SWM/16- Shri Raheem who requested for financial assistance under IGNOAP

3.3.4 Pachayat Dabar:

Thereafter I processed to visit another Gram Panchayat Dabar. BDO and PEO of the Block was accompanied to me. Secretary of the gram Panchayat and some other persons were available at the Gram Panchayat Office. Secretary was hesitating in producing the relevant information/documents before me and told me that due to Deepawali festival, the record of the Gram Panchayat is laying

here and there and it is not feasible him to made available the records before me. He also apprised me that no work is going on under MGNREGA in the Gram Panchayat. I also interacted with some persons available there about wages etc. under MGNRERA and they are aware about the wage rate payable under the programme.

3.4 Block: Gangapur City

3.4.1 PMGSY

Thereafter, I visited one road work package No. RJ27BNUG05- A/R to Gawari at Gangapur City sanctioned in the year 2007-08. One Signboard containing information about name of the scheme, logo etc. was observed at one of its end point at Gangapur City and there was no signboard regarding quantity and specification of road work. As per information observed from the Signboard the work started on 15/1/2007 and completed on 14/8/2008 having length 8.4 km cost Rs.178 lakhs. Whereas as per information on OMMAS, the year of sanction is 2007-08, length is 8.50 km , cost Rs.179.36 lakhs and date of completion as July, 2011. Therefore the data given on the sign board does not tally with the data given on the OMMAS.

It is a Up-gradation work. The width of the road seems to be as per PMGSY norms. But the condition of the road was not good and cracking, depression, potholes on the road were observed as could be seen from the photographs. Further, the conditions of the roads solders were not good and it appears that it is not being maintained properly .

Therefore, it is advisable that NQM may be deputed to inspect the road and submit report to this Ministry. Further, reasons for various in data Given on OMMAS and on the signboard may also be sought from SRRDA.

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SWM/17-PMGSY Road (Package No.RJ27BNUG05

SWM/18-PMGSY Road (Package No.RJ27BNUG05

4. Field Visit in Tonk District

4.1 Review Meeting : A Review Meeting with the concerned officers was held at District Hqrs. on 22 nd October, 2011 at 11.45 AM to 12.45 PM at District Hqr Tonk. The following officers/Officials were present in the review Meeting:-

1. Shri L. R. Gugarwal , CEO, Zilla Parisad, Tonk

2. Shri G. C. Panwar, Superintending Engineer , PWD, Tonk

3. Shri Sukhlal Meena, Executive Engineer, ZP, Tonk

4. Shri D. K. Gupta, Executive Engineer, PWD, Malpura

5. Shri H. L. Meena, Executive Engineer, PWD, Tonk

6. Shri J.K. Mishra, Executive Engineer, PWD, Tonk

7. Shri S. K. Saxena, Executive Engineer, PHED, Tonk

8. Kailash Chand Meena, BDO, Uniara

9. Shri C. L. Bunker, Assistant Engineer, PWD

10. Shri Rajendra Joshi, Assistant Engineer, PWD, Tonk

11. Shri G. S. Meena, P.O. (SGSY), Zill Parisad, Tonk

12. Shri Mahesh Joshi, A.P.O. (SE) Zilla Parisad, Tonk

Details discussion on the status of implementation of the various rural developmental schemes of this Ministry in Tonk district was held. The issues intimated by the Programme Divisions were also discussed. The point emerged during the discussion are elaborate in brief scheme-wise as under:-

TNK/1-Meeting at Tonk with District Officials

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Sl.No. Scheme Discussions

4.1.1 MGNREGA Tonk is a Phase-II MGNREGA District. DRDA implements the MGNREGA programme in the District. The total rural householders in the districts is 260030 . Employment created under the programme during the current financial year 2011-12 (Upto 21/10/2011) was 20.02 lakhs mandays .

The opening balance as on 1/4/2011 was Rs. 48.06 crore. Against which utilization till first half of the financial year was approximately Rs. 19.38crore which is 40% of the available funds and 22% of the financial target for the year 2011-12. In this regards, I was told that financial progress has been adversely affected by the following factors :- the scheme is demand drawn and there was less demand for employment under the programme due to good rain during monsoon season since last year; and due to hike in wage rate in open market than the wage paid under MGNERA, people prefer to other private works instead MGNERA works.

4.1.2 PMGSY It is mentioned here that as per data available on the website www:ommas.nic.in, only two road works, each one of Phase-VII (2007-08) and Phase IX(2009-10) have been shown pending which should have been completed long back as per PMGSY Programme Guidelines. During the discussion on the matter, SE(PWD), Tonk apprised that the originally sanctioned work in respect of the Phase-VII road work has been completed long back but some additional work has been sanctioned which is going on and therefore the road has been indicated as pending. The other road work of Phase-IX has been completed.

As regards, maintenance of PMGSY roads, SE(PMGSY) apprised that they have started repairing of roads after stopping of rainy season.

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4.1.3 Convergance

The matter of convergence between MGNERA and PMGSY as envisaged in guidelines issued by this Ministry vide D.O. No.178/SRD/09-NREGA dated 9/2/2009 i.e. planting trees on PMGSY roads through MGNERA etc. was also discuss with the District Officers and I was told that no activity has been attempted under convergence.

4.1.4 IAY As per DRDA information, there are 23725 families in Permanent IAY waiting list as on 1/4/2011, Out of which, 906 have been target under IAY and 4099 families have been target under Chief Minister BPL Awaas Yojana during the current financial year , 2011-12.

As per information provided by IAY Division, interest accrued during last three years on the funds available in DRDA’s account is shown as nil whereas the opening balance during last three years was in crores of Rupees. This issue was also discussed in the meeting.

4.1.5 NSAP The issues of less coverage under IGNWPS and IGNDPS, Status of Social Audit is respect of 2010-11, Annual verification for 2011-12 and operationalisation of NSAP-MIS were discussed and information regarding estimated eligible house holders/persons under the different components of National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) namely Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension scheme(IGNOAPS), Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme(IGNEPS), Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension scheme(IGNDPS), National Family Benefit Scheme and Annapurna and No. of beneficiaries under these schemes were requested but data were not readily available at the time of discussion. Further, no information regarding social audit and Annual verification was also not readily available.

During the discussion, I also mentioned about the recent decision to lower the age limit for old age pension from 65 years to 60 years under IGNOAP.

4.1.6 SGSY Discussion about activities covered under the programme in the district was held and I was told that the main activity in the district under SGSY is dairy. List of key activities and details of SHGs formed under the programme was not readily available at the time of discussion.

The issues of less expenditure than minimum 10% of the total expenditure on training of beneficiaries was also discussed and I was told that they are arranging training to the beneficiaries through NGO etc but as the main activity under the programme is dairy which is traditional in the area and beneficiaries have adequate knowledge of the activity therefore they take least interest in the training programme.

4.1.7 V&MC Meeting of the Vigilance & Monitoring Committee were held on 09/2/2011 and 04/7/2011 under the Chairmanship of Shri Namo Narayan Meena, Hon’ble MP(LS) & Minister of State for Finance and discussion on various developmental programmes/schemes including rural developmental schemes/programmes of this ministry i.e. MGNERA, SGSY, IAY, PMGSY, PMGSY were held and various remedial measures have been emerged during the meeting .

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After review meeting , I proceed to filed visit. I visited two blocks, four Gram Panchayats and five villages in Tonk District in two days time.

4.2 On 22nd October, 2011, I visited Sohela and Baroni Gram Panchayats of Tonk Block. I was accompanied by Executive Engineer, ZP, Tonk and APO(ZP), Tonk.

TNK/2- Gram Panchayat Office, Sohela

4.2.1 The first Gram Panchayat, I visited in Tonk Block was Sohela. First, I visited the Gram Panchayat Office where Secretary of the Gram Panchayat and some villagers were present. I discussed the implementation issues of the schemes and also inspected the related documents and made the following observations:-

4.2.1(a) NSAP

As regarding, discussion on NSAP in the Gram Sabha meetings, Secretary mentioned that formally there is no discussion on the issues relating to NSAP in the Gram Sabha meetings, however any application received during the meeting for pension is forwarded to the concerned authority. However, they not keep any record on the same. As regards, number of beneficiaries under different components of NSAP, the Secretary mentioned that they do not maintain any such type of data at Gram Panchayat level.

I also interacted with one Indira Gandhi National Widow Pensioner at Gram Panchayat office namely Smt. Kajodi w/o late Shri Amba Lal Gujjar. She mentioned that she is getting financial assistance @ Rs.400/- per month but she is getting the same consolidated for 5-6 months at a time and not on monthly basis. .

4.2.1(b) MGNREGA

As regards social audit, the social audit for the last six month was held on 11/8/2011. As per proceedings of the Gram Sabha meeting, approximately 250 persons participated in the Gram Sabha meeting but the same seems to be mechanical as there was no shortcoming or pendancy at all.

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While interacting with the village people, they did not made any complaint regarding late payment. I was told that payment of wages to workers under MGNREGA in the Gram Panchayat are made through Bank. Neither any compliant nor any instance of delay were observed while inspecting the records.

TNK/3-Rajiv Gandhi Sawa Kendra, Sohela(Under Construction)

There was no ongoing work under MGNREGA except construction of Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra at Sohela. I visited the same and also interacted with the works at site. There were three persons on job. Muster roll was maintained and available on site but Job cards were not available with the workers and I was told by the workers that the same is with the Rojgar Sahayak.

Further, there was no signboard to identify that the work has been carrying out under MGNREGA as envisaged in the programme guidelines. Persons work under MGNERA, aware about the wage rate payable under the programme.

4.2.1(c) IAY

List of beneficiaries sanctioned IAY dwelling units during current financial year 2011-12, Permanent IAY waiting list, BPL census 2002 list were made available by Secretary before me and it was observed that the IAY wait list is to be based on the BLP Census 2002 and the lowest scored person has been kept at top of the permanent wait list.

The selection of beneficiary for the current financial appeared from the Permanent IAY waitlist. Mode of disbursement of financial assistant under IAY is Post office. However, the permanent wait list was not displayed at any prominent place in the Gram Panchayat for people. I advised GP Secretary to display the Permanent IAY waitlist at prominent place for citizens either at the Panchayat Bhawan or any other prominent place. No IAY inventory mentioned at Panchayat level.

As regarding, discussion on permanent IAY waitlist in the Gram Sabha meetings, Secretary told that there is no formal discussion on the issue in the Gram Sabha meetings of the Gram Panchayat.

IAY beneficiary aware about the financial assistance of Rs.45000/- and Rs.32000/- towards Sanitation but they not aware about top up loan upto Rs.20,000/- at subsidies rate of 4% per Annam.

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IAY Houses visited at Sohela

Tonk/4- IAY Dwelling unit of . Smt. Sanno W/o Nasrudden Khan Tonk/5- IAY Dwelling unit of Smt. SakilaW/O Banna Khan

Thereafter, I Visited two IAY dwelling units bellowing to Smt. Sanno W/o Nasrudden Khan and Smt. SakilaW/O Banna Khan. Both the IAY dwelling were at completed stage. Both the dwelling units have Logo, name of the scheme and Year and amount of sanction were displayed on both the Dwelling Units. Sanitary latrine was also constructed at one dwelling unit belong to Smt. Sakila w/o Banna Khan. Both the Dwelling units were electricity fitted. I was told that IAY beneficiaries are assisted for electricity connectivity under RGGVY.

But smokeless Chulha has not been constructed at both the IAY dwelling units. As regards, awareness about financial assistance admissible to them, the beneficiary is aware about the financial assistance admissible for construction of IAY dwelling but not aware about facility of borrowing top up loan upto 20,000/- at @4% per annual interest rate under Differential Rate of Interest (DRI) Scheme from any National Bank, deriving benefit of insurance under Janshri Bima Yojana.

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4.2.1(d) PMGSY: Thereafter I processed to visit another village of Sohela Gram Panchayat namely Jabadiya. While going to Jabadiya Village, I visited one PMGSY Road package No.RJ-31-50 from Sohela-Diggi Road to Jabadiya . As per details on signboard, the work of the road was started on 29/9/2006 and completed on 28.5.2007 , the road is under 5 year maintenance period. While visiting the road, the

following observations were made :- Only one signboard were fixed indicating logo & name of PMGSY,

Date of starting and date of completion etc. and no signboard about quantity and specification of road work was fixed at one end of the road at junction point to Sohela-Diggi Road.

The condition of the road was very bad and not maintained properly . One CD work was there approximately 500 meter from the junction

point and it was observed that cause-way has been constructed whereas as per site requirement , Cross Drainage should be constructed. I was told that during rainy days the road covered with rain water which has adversely damaged the road.

4.2.1(e) SGSY :

Secretary of the Gram Panchayat told that two SHGs have been formed by an NGO out of which one Group is functional. The Gram Panchayat not form any group nor involved in monitoring of SGSY groups/beneficiaries. I visited one of the group namely M/s. Santosh Self Helping Group involved in Dairy by Buffalos raring. The group is of 10 ladies. I was told that Training was organized by Jaipur TV Training Centre at the village level in dairy. I interacted with four women of the group about activities carried out by their group, they told that they got assistance for purchase of buffalos. About marketing of milk and milk products, they told that they use the mild and milk products domestically and not sold anywhere. About the training the beneficiary told that because cattle nurture is their traditional activity and they do not need any training for the same. The Pass Book of the Group was also produced before me where no much transaction were reflected. Overall the status of the SHG is dormant.

TNK/6- PMGSY Road Package No. 3150

25TNK/7- Interaction with SHG’s members

4.2.2 Thereafter, I visited Gram Panchayat , Baroni accompanying EE, ZP, Tonk and ACEO, ZP, Tonk.

4.2.2(a) PMGSY: PMGSY road package No. RJ-31-BN-UG-19- Baroni to Siras which was sanction under Phase-VII (2007-08) was visited by the me. The concerned Assistant Engineer, PWD, Executive Engineer (MGNERA) and ACEO, Zilla Parisad, Tonk accompanied to me. The road work was started on 14/10/2007 and is still incomplete as per OMMAS. It was on of the two pending roads of the district indicated as pending on OMMAS . I discussed the matter with AEN, he told that the sanctioned work has been completed long back on16/6/2008 but the sanction amount for the road works was Rs.312.39 lakhs and expenditure on road work was Rs.297.93 lakhs therefore there was a saving of Rs.14.46 lakhs. Therefore, they awarded an additional works of 200 mtr both side drain work to provide drain for disposal of house drainage of nearby habitation with junction of NH-12 on 23/9/2011 at the cost of Rs.8.44 lakhs. As the additional work is going on, the road has been indicated as under construction on OMMAS whereas the sanctioned work has already been completed.

As per information provided, the road was inspected by SQMs at different Stages of constructions. While inspecting the road, the following observations were made:-

The roads shows potholes, cracking, depressions in the pavement (see TNK/8-11);Vegetations growth on the berms has not been cleared, rain cuts not repaired,Perhaps, the additional on going work is in addition to the work sanctioned by the ministry and therefore savings under PMGSY funds may not be utilized for this work without approval of this ministry.

TNK/8-11- PMGSY Road Baroni to Siras (Package No.RJ-31-BNUG19

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TNK/8 TNK/9

TNK/10 TNK/11

Thereafter we went to Gram Panchayat office situated in Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra’s building. Secretary of the Gram Panchayat was present there. I discuss, the implementation issues of the schemes and made the following observations :-

4.2.2(b) IAYList of beneficiaries sanctioned IAY dwelling units during current financial year 2011-12 was shown to me. For tallying the

same to Permanent IAY list for IAY was requested. Secretary of the Gram Panchayat told that he has been recently transferred to the Gram

Panchayat and his predecessor had not handed over the same to him. Display of IAY list at prominent place for citizens could not be expected as the list was not even available in the Gram Panchayat Office. No IAY inventory mentioned at Panchayat level. I advised him to obtain the list from the Block office/ZP and made available it for the people of the Gram Panchayat As per proceeding of Gram Sabha meeting held on 04/8/2011, there was no formal discussion on IAY permanent IAY waitlist.

4.2.2© SGSY: Secretary told me that there is no SHG under SGSY in the Gram Panchayat as on date.

4.2.2(d) MGNREGA: I was told that due to Deepawali festival no work is going on under MGNREGA programme as on date in the Gram Panchayat.

Social Audit in respect of preceding six monthly period was held on 04/8/2011 and ACEO, Tonk signed as witness of Social Audit. However, the filling of the proforma, looked mechanical to me. There were no complaints or no major issues recorded on. Further, it was also observed from the register in which proceeding of social Audit was recorded that there was signature of approximately 50-60 persons only and in this regards, Secretary told me that conducting of social audit is very difficult for them because people do not participate in the Gram Sabha Meeting. In the social audit there would be discussions on expenditure and if there was any misuse of funds, it was required to be refunded. However, no such situation has arisen.

4.2.2(E) NSAP: There was no mention about NSAP in the proceeding of last Gram Sabha meeting held on 04/8/2011. I was told by Gram Panchayat Secretary that there are no formal discussion in Gram Sabha meetings on NSAP however if any application

TNK/12-13 Gram Panchayat Baroni

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Receive during the Gram Sabha meetings for assistance under NSAP, the same is examined and sent to the concerned authority if it is as per parameters but there was no formal recording in this regard in the proceeding of the meeting as per record produced before me.

4.3 Uniara Block

On the last day of visit i.e. 23rd October, 2011, I visited Uniara Block of Tonk District. I visited two Gram Panchayats of the Block. First, I visited Gothada Gram Panchayat . I was accompanied by EE( ZP), Tonk, ACEO, Tonk and BDO, Uniara Block. Secretary of the Gram Panchayat and some villagers were present there. I discussed, the implementation status of the schemes and made the following observations

4.3.1(a) MGNREGA

• I was told that due to Deepawali festival, no work is going on under MGNREGA programme as on date except Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra.

• Assets Register under the programme maintained in the Gram Panchayat was produced before me.

• Social Audit in respect for the period from 1/3/2011 to 31/8/2011 was held on 09/9/2001 and Accounts Officer, attended the social audit as witness. However, the filling of the proforma, looked mechanical to me. There were no complaints or no major issues recorded on. Further, it was also observed from the register in which proceeding of social Audit was recorded that there was signature of approximately 50-60 persons only in the Gram Sabha meeting proceedings register and in this regard, Secretary told me that conduction of social audit is very difficult for them because people do not participate in the Gram Sabha Meetings. In the social audit there would be discussions on expenditure and if there was any misuse of funds, it was required to be refunded. However, no such situation has arisen.

• I also visited, under construction Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra at Gothada and interacted with the workers at site. Muster roll was not available at site and it was told that Assistant Rojgar Sahayak has took the same for updating.

• Main activities covered under the programme is rural connectivity and water conservation.

TNK/14- Gram Panchayat Gothada

TNK/15- Under Construction Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra , Gothada- Interaction with workers

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4.3.1(b) IAY: List of beneficiaries sanctioned IAY dwelling units during current financial year 2011-12, Permanent IAY waitlist , BPL Sensus 2002 list etc. were shown to me. As regard display of IAY list at prominent place for citizens, it was observed that it was not displayed were not displayed at the Panchayat Bhawan or any other prominent place. No IAY inventory mentioned at the Gram Panchayat level.

• There was no formal discussion on IAY permanent waiting list in the Gram Sabha meeting held on 9/9/2011 and in this regard, I was told by the Secretary that no discussion on Permanent IAY list is held in the Gram Sabh meetings .

• I also visited two IAY houses belong to Smt. Bhuli W/o Bisana and Shri Nanda S/o Shri Ram Chandra which were sanctioned during the year 2010-11 and full payment has been disbursed to them. The houses were electricity fitted but no sanitary latrine and smokeless Chulha were observed at both the houses.

• IAY beneficiary aware about the financial assistance admissible under the programme but they not aware about top up loan upto Rs.20,000/- at subsidies rate of 4% per annam and Bima Yojana.

4.3.1© NSAP: There was no mentioned in the proceeding of last Gram Sabha meeting held on

9/9/2011 about NSAP. I was told by Gram Panchayat Secretary that there are no formal discussion on NSAP in Gram Sabha meetings however if any application received during the Gram Sabha meetings for pension etc., the same are examined and sent to the concerned authority if it is found as per parameters and they do not maintain any record in this regard .

I also interacted with two NSAP beneficiaries namely Shri Mewaram and Shri Kishan. They told that they are about 70 years old and they are getting financial assistance of Rs.500/- per month through Post Office.

4.3.1(d) SGSY: The secretary told me that SHGs under SGSY in the Gram Panchayat are

formulated by NGOs directly without any intimation to the Gram Panchayat.

TNK/17-Interaction with NSAP beneficiaries at Gothada village

TNK/16-Interaction with IAY beneficiary at Gothada village

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4.3.2.PMGSY: Thereafter I proceeded to visit a PMGSY road Package No. RJ-31-58 – Tonk SWM Road to Khedli (Phase-VI). The Road was completed in May, 2008 and it is under 5 years maintenance period. I was accompanied by EE( ZP), Tonk, ACEO, Tonk, EE(PWD), Tonk, BDO, Uniara Block and the concerned AEN(PWD). While visited the road, following observations were made:-

• Citizen information Boards contains logo, Name of the Scheme and Name of the Contractor etc were observed.

• However, information in the other board relating to quantity and specification of road works was observed incomplete as could be seen from the Photographs (TNK/18).

• Further, there are two-three turns/bends on the roads and it appears that vegetations have not been cleared for a very long period which could led to an accident.

• Lack of road infrastructure to indicate sudden turns/bends was observed, as could be seen from TNK/20.

4.3.3 (a) DPAP –Hariyal project at Soltpur -9/3-2006-07

Some water harvesting activities under DPAP Hariyali project were also visited at Solatpura village area. Where a pukka wall across a rain water drain was constructed and various land boundaries of soil were also made on farms. EE(ZP) told that these activities have been carried out under DPAP Hariyali project and it has increased water level in nearby wells. There was no sign board or any indicated to identify that the works have been carried out under DPAP Hariyali project.

4.3.3(b) PMGSY:

While going to visit DPAP-Hariyali Project at Soltpur, we ride over another PMGSY road package No. RJ31BNUG13 NH-116 from NH-16 to Sop Amli Road . Citizen Information Boards were observed at its one end at junction point at NH-16 and as per information on the sign

 

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TNK/18 TNK/19

TNK/20

boards, the road was started on 23/11/2007 and completed on 22/8/2009 and length as 13.20 km. No vegetation on both side of the road were observed and the width was also seem as per provision. However, the conditions of the road was not good as could be seen from the above photographs (TNK/21-26). At one point approximately 500-750 meter away from NH-16 junction point, it was observed that rain water flows over the road during rainy season resultantly damaging the road (See TNK/22) badly and there is a need of culverts. The roads shows potholes, cracking, depressions in the pavement The maintenance Conditions of the road was very poor and prime-facio the road quality was not looking good. Therefore, it is advisable that the quality of the road should be enquired through NQM.

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TNK/21TNK/22 TNK/23

TNK/24 TNK/25 TNK/26

TNK/21-26- PMGSY Road Package No. RJ31BNUG13

4.3.4 Next I visited, Khohalya Gram Panchayat of Uniara Block. I was accomplice by EE, ZP, Tonk, ACEO, Tonk and BDO, UniaraBlock. Secretary, Sarpanch and some villagers of the Gram Panchayat were present there. I discussed, the implementation issues of the rural developmental schemes and following observations were made:-

4.3.4(a): MGNREGA

• I was told that due to Deepawali festival no work is going on under MGNREGA programme as on date in the Gram Panchayat.

• Social Audit for the period from 1/3/2011 to 31/8/2011 was held on 09/9/2001 and Accounts Officer signed as witness of Social Audit. However, the filling of the Performa, looked mechanical to me. There were no complaints or no major issues recorded on. In this regards, the Secretary told me that conduction of social audit is very difficult for them because people do not participate in the Gram Sabha Meeting. In the social audit there would be discussions on expenditure and if there was any misuse of funds, it was required to be refunded. However, no such situation has arisen.

Main activities covered under the programme is rural connectivity and water conservation.

• I was told that payment of wages under the programme is made through post office accounts.

I also visited, two gravel roads constructed under MGNREGA. It was observed that there was no signboard or indicator to identify that the work has been carried out under MGNREGA at both the gravel road works.32

TNK/27 TNK/28

TNK 27-28: Gravel Road – Surali Road to Canal (GP-Khohalya)

TNK/29 TNK/30

TNK 29-30: Gravel Road in Barundan village (Khohalya GP)

While visit the gravel road at Barundan Village (see TNK/29-30), one lady came to us and told that due to this gravel road, rain water was blocked into their houses during the last monsoon season and they had no option except to cut the road and therefore they made a cutting on the gravel road to drain the rain water from their houses which was also show to us. The Gravel road was seems of good width but it was not constricted at a point due to land dispute.Both the gravel roads bear different specifications in terms of width, base work, thickness of gravel etc. as width, thickness etc. of the road (see TNK 27-28) Surali Road to Canal was less in comparison to the other gravel road (see TNK 29-30): at Barundan village .

4.3.4(b) NSAP: There was no mention in the proceeding of last Gram Sabha meeting held on 9/9/2011 about discussion on NSAP. I was told by GP Secretary that there are no formal discussion on NSAP in Gram Sabha meetings however if any application received during the Gram Sabha meetings for pension etc., the same are examined and sent to the concerned authority if it is found as per parameters and they do not maintain any record in this regard .

4.3.1(c) SGSY: The secretary told me that SHGs under SGSY in the Gram Panchayat are formulated by NGOs directly without any intimation to the Gram Panchayat.

4.3.1(d) IAY: List of beneficiaries sanctioned IAY dwelling units during current financial year 2011-12, Permanent IAY waitlist , BPL Census 2002 list etc. were shown to me. As regards, display of IAY list at prominent place for citizens, it was observed that it was not displayed at the Panchayat Bhawan or any other prominent place. No IAY inventory mentioned at Panchayat level.

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TNK/31-under construction IAY

Similar to other Gram Panchayats, there was no mention about discussion on IAY permanent waiting list in the Gram Sabha meeting held on 9/9/2011 and I was told by the Secretary that generally there are no discussion on Permanent IAY list in the Gram Sabh meetings .

I also visited three IAY houses belong to Smt. Sampat W/o Shri Sibbu Moji, Shri Shyokaran Gurjar S/o Shri Kalyan Gurjar and Smt.

Santra W/o Shri Ram bilash. I was told that these IAY were sanctioned in 2010-11. Out of these three houses, first two IAY were under construction and the third one was complete. The first two beneficiaries were disbursed 1 st installment of the financial assistance and the third one has been disbursed full amount admissible under IAY. Logo, name of the scheme etc. were not available at the completed house.

IAY beneficiary aware about the financial assistance admissible under the programme but they not aware about top up loan upto Rs.20,000/- at subsidies rate of 4% per annam and bima Yojana etc.

After that, I processed to Uniara Block Hqrs. Where I discussed the other implementation issues in the block with the BDO and thereafter, I proceed back to Delhi and Arrived at Delhi on 24/10/2011 in the morning.

5 Conclusions and suggestions:-

First of all, I am very thankful to the State Government as well as the District Authorities for their good co-operation to facilitate field visit to see the implementation of the schemes of this ministry. Overall the implementation of the rural developmental schemes of the Ministry of Rural Development in the area visited seems satisfactory and running of CM BPL Awaas Yojana simultaneously to IAY would improve the situation of the huge permanent IAY waitlist in the State. Endorsing copy of the IAY sanction to the beneficiaries, construction of Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra under MGNREGA, disbursement of wages under MGNREGA through Bank and Post Office etc. are good practices in the area visited. However, on the basis of observations made and feedback received during the filed visit, the following submission are made for making the the implementation of the rural developmental Schemes of this ministry more transparent, public monitoring & accountable and useful by way of proper addressing of the following issues:-5.1 Indira Awaas Yojana:

As two similar schemes i.e. IAY and Chief Ministry Awaas Yojana have been implementing in the State simultaneously and beneficiaries are selected from the same permanent IAY waitlist under both the schemes. For smooth implementation and better monitoring, it would be appropriate to maintain an inventory of IAY beneficiaries which may assist a lot in monitoring of these schemes, therefore the provision of maintaining of IAY inventory should be strictly adhered to.

It was also observed that in respect of some beneficiaries, IAY sanctions were canceled at latter stage as could be seen from figure SWM/19, however reasons for cancelation were not reflected in the record. I was told that it was due to different reasons viz. repetition of same beneficiary, non having account of the beneficiary etc. There should be solid reason for cancelation of any sanction or bypassing of an individual while selection and the reasons need to be recorded in the inventory/permanent IAY waitlist and may also be intimated to the individual concern as far as possible.

Further, the provision of printing the logo, name of the scheme, name of beneficiary, year of sanction etc. at IAY houses should also be complied with invariably .

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5/1- IAY Inventory Register

It was observed that the beneficiaries under IAY do not aware about facility of top up loan upto Rs.20,000/- under the differential Rate of Interest (DRI Scheme) from any Nationalized Bank at an interest rate of 4% per annum. The PRIs may aware the beneficiaries about this facilities to the beneficiaries.

Status of disbursement of 2nd installment in respect of IAY houses sanctioned during pervious to preceding years may be reviewed in the first quarter of that financial year. Permanent IAY waitlist should be displayed at prominent places and be also made handy to people at Gram Panchayat Office as well.

Formal discussion on permanent IAY waitlist in the Gram Sabha meetings and recording of the same in the Gram Sabha meetings’ proceedings may be accentuated .

Besides, issues/observations(As per Index) emerged during filed visit may also be looked into by the programme division.

5.2 Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY):-

5.2.1 Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is known for its quality and time. Rajasthan is a plane State having distinct long dry season and well connected with major cities of the country which are suitable for road works. However, many road works in the area visited are delayed, such types of delay diplomacy of the contractors in completion of road works under the programme without any justifiable reason should be taken seriously and necessary deterrent action in the cases of negligence by the PIUs/contractors needs to be taken. Therefore, all the cases of pending road works need to be reviewed by SRRDA and appropriate action may be taken and Action taken report may be submitted to this Ministry.

5.2.2 For transparency and involving the local public in the implementation of the programme by way of provide

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5/2- Citizen Information Board - incomplete information

information to them through Citizen Information Boards at both end of PMGSY roads has been envisaged in the programme guidelines. However, during field visit, it was observed that information on signboards was incomplete as could be seen from adjoining figure 5/2. Therefore, signboards and complete information on signboards as predicted in the Programme guidelines needs to be ensured by the PIUs.

5.2.3 OMMAS is an important device for monitoring, accountability, transparency in implementation of the programme and it is also made information accessible to local public and therefore, the data uploaded on OMMAS need to be checked, accurate and updated from time to time as envisaged under programme guidelines.

5.2.4 It is recommended that the roads Piplai to Badh Mohanpur (Package No. RJ2761), Road works from A/R Gangapur City to Gawari (RJ27BNUG05), Road works from from Sohela-Diggi Road to Jabadiya (package No.RJ31-50), road work from Baroni to Siras (Package No.RJ-31-BN-UG-19), road work from Tonk Sawai Madhopur Road to Khedli (RJ31-58) and road work from NH-16 to Sop Amli road (package No. RJ31BNUG13) under complete category and road work from Bhadoti to Khirni (package No. No. RJ27BNUG16) under ongoing category may be inspected through National Quality Cordinations (NQMs).  

 

5.2.5 Maintenance of rural road is the responsibility of the State and therefore, release of programme funds under the programme has been made contingent upon deposit of maintenance funds by the state into SRRDA’s maintenance funds account since October, 2010. Accordingly, the State Government deposited an amount of Rs. 17 crore into maintenance funds account of SRRDA for the year 2010-11. However, during the field visit, I was told by one PIU that they roads are not being maintained properly due to shortage of funds at PIU level. Therefore, SRRDA may look into the matter and take necessary action to ensure adequate funds availability with PIUs under Maintenance funds for proper maintenance of the roads constructed under PMGSY.

5.2.6 As PMGSY programme funds can be utilized only for works sanctioned by this Ministry under the programme, the issue mentioned at para-4.2.2(a) of additional work should be looked into by SRRDA and comments on the same may be given to this Ministry.

5.2.7 Besides, issues/observations(As per Index) emerged during filed visit may also be looked into by the programme division.

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5/3-Extract of Master roll

5.3 Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Grantee Act:

5.3.1 Payment of wages: It was observed that payment of wages under the programme is made through Banks or Post Office and almost payment are made within fortnight period after the date on which such work was done.

5.3.2 Social Audit: MGNERA gives a central role to “Social audits” to ensure public accountability in the implementation of projects, laws and policies. Besides, it is done through Gram Sabha meetings which strengthen the Panchayati Raj System.

I was told that Gram Sabha meetings are conveyed twice in a year and social audit takes place twice a year during Gram Sabha meetings and same was also observed from the documents produced before me. However, the filling of the Performa looked mechanical to me as there were no complaints or no major issues recorded on. During the social audit BDO or some other official(s) of the Panchayat Samiti attend the social audit as witness. In the social audit there would be discussions on expenditure and if there was any misuse of funds, it was required to be refunded. However, no dissenting opinions in any manner were recorded . It was to the no. of voters of the Gram Panchayat

in almost all Graobserved participation of people in the Social Audit was very less in comparison m Panchayats Visited. In this regard, I was told that public neither take any interest nor participate in Gram Sabha while Social Audit is conducted and it is very difficult to conduct social audit as per prescribed norms. Therefore, there is a strong need for awareness in the people about the importance of Gram Sabha, Social Audit and their role in the planning and implementation of the schemes by way of Gram Sadha, Social Audit.

It was observed that Gram Panchayats have to play a vital role in implementation of the Schemes at Grass root level and for better planning, implementation and monitoring of the schemes, the existing staff pattern is not sufficient, resultantly adversely effecting the rural development programmes. Therefore, it is advisable that the existing staff pattern at Gram Panchayat level may be reviewed by the State and possibility to post some more staff including Accounts experts may be ascertained.

Local Vigilance and Monitoring Committee,(VMC) at village level needs to be emphasized to monitor the progress and quality of work while it is in progress.

For transparency and accountability in the implementation of work under MGNERA by way of public awareness, it has been envisaged that the information about works would be displayed in the local language in the proscribed format however during field visit no such type of Citizen Board was observed neither at the under construction Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendras visited nor at works done just before monsoon season. Therefore, it is

375/4 : Extract of Socila Audit proceedings

advisable that Citizen Information Board in local language should be erected at the work sites containing detailed information of work such as name of the Programme, name of the work, estimated cost, date of commencement and due date/date of completion, description of work, quantity of material involved etc. It is advisable that after completion of works, this may be in the form of a permanent brick-masonry/ concrete structure at the work sites particularly in works of rural connectivity so that the works under the programme can be identified easily. It was observed during filed visit that some Gram Panchayat Secretaries, who have to play a very vital roll in transparency and accountability in the implementation of the rural development schemes at grass root level, were hesitating in producing information/data before me whereas the programme guidelines envisages to make accessible all the documents to local people for the purpose of accountability and transparency in the programme. Therefore, It is advisable that the staff at GP level may be imparted training on transparency, accountability, access of records to the people and other implementation aspects of the programme.

Community participation right from planning stage is vital for any infrastructure project particularly rural connectivity. Therefore, it is advisable that before sanctioning of works of rural connectivity under MGNREGA, availability of land should be ensured to avoid any dispute at the time of executing of works. Therefore, “transit walk” by the concerned AE/JE, accompanied by Patwari and the Sarpanch/panch of the Gram Panchayat etc. to determine the most suitable alignment and to sort out the issues of land availability for the proposal for rural connectivity and attaching photographs of the transit walk and land availability certificate with the proposals of Gram Panchayat to Apex Panchayat may be ascertained.

As convergence of MGNREGA and PMGSY may be instrumental in achievement the goals of Rural Road Development Plan : Vision 2025 by this Ministry, the convergence should be emphasized and rural connectivity works taken up under MGNREGA in the State may be as per PMGSY standards, as envisaged under convergence guidelines.

Besides, issues/observations(As per Index) emerged during filed visit may also be looked into by the programme division.

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5/5-NSAP beneficiaries

5.4 National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP):

It was observed that financial assistance under National Social Assistance Programme is disbursed on bio-monthly basis or after interval of 5-6months instead of monthly basis. Possibilities may be ascertained to disburse the financial assistance on monthly basis.

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As per provision under NSAP, the financial assistance including State contribution envisaged under IGNOAP is Rs.500/- per month for age group 60-74 years, Rs750/- per month for age group between 75-79 years and Rs.1050/- per month for 80 years and above. However, it was observed that all different age group beneficiaries are being paid financial assistance under IGNOAP at unique rate of Rs.500/- per months. Therefore, there is a need to review the matter and taking necessary action by the implementing agency for disbursing the financial assistance according to entitlement.

As BPL families are targeted to cover under different components of the National Social Assistance Programme(NSAP) taking into their age etc. During visiting the Gram Panchayats, I was told that GPs did not maintain any record about beneficiaries under various components of NSAP . In this regards, it is recommended that :-

(a) records should be maintained at Gram Panchayat level about beneficiaries under various components of the SNAP;(b) formal discussion on NSAP in the Gram Sabha meetings and recording of the same in the Gram Sabha meetings’ proceedings may be made compulsory. (c) it may be ensured that all eligible BPL families/idividuals are covered under respective components of NSAP as per their eligibility; (d) NSAP may also be reviewed at Block level on quarterly basis and at District level on six monthly basis by the respective Panchayat.

Besides, issues/observations(As per Index) emerged during filed visit may also be looked into by the programme division.

5.5 Swaranjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)  Signboards containing name of SHG, Activity of the Group, name of the NGO etc. in respect of some SHGs under SGSY were observed which is a good practice observed under the programme.

Most of the SHGs visited are at doormat stage and to bring the beneficiaries above the poverty line by ensuring appreciable sustained level of income, it is necessary that status of SHGs may be reviewed and appropriate action for strengthen to the SHGs may be taken by way of training etc. and their activities may be monitored and review from time to time.

The main activity covered under SGSY is Dairy. Possibility for covering of some other activities may also be ascertained taking into account the availability of resources, skill and backward and forward linkages in the area and beneficiaries may be motivated for the same and their skill may be developed through training etc.

Besides, issues/observations(As per Index) emerged during filed visit may also be looked into by the programme division.

5.6 Vigilance and monitoring Committee(V&MC):

The date of vigilance and monitoring committee meetings may be intimated to this Ministry well in advance so that a suitable officer may be deputed to attend the meeting.

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