Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana October 26, 2014 Discussion with Members of Parliament

1 Objectives of SAGY SAGY – The Approach Key Aspects of SAGY Timelines of Implementation Role of an MP Institutional Structure What MPs could do through this scheme? The Goal

2 Mahatama Gandhi’s Gram Swaraj based on Moral values, and Lok Nayak JayPrakash Ji Village Communitarian democracy Inspiring national pride, patriotism, unity, self confidence as important as infrastructure People free of alcoholism, healthy, practice yoga, respect elders, Take pride in achievements of village, Jan-Bhagidari is key to Adarsh Gram, election of Gram Panchayat by consensus as shown by PM in Gujarat Village swaraj is when village grows its own food, nobody is without work, no-one is illiterate, village industries are flourishing, absolute cleanliness and sanitation An ideal village is free of quarrels and thefts, harmony among communities. Untouchability is absent Mahatama Gandhi you do not need electric poles to bring light to village : true enlightenment comes from shaping values, community spirit, good education PM Narendra Modi quoting Gandhi

3 Objectives of SAGY SAGY – The Approach Key Aspects of SAGY Timelines of Implementation Role of an MP Institutional Structure What MPs could do through this scheme? The Goal

4 Community participation Jan_Bhagidari, participatory preparation of Village Development plan, shram dan Leadership Leveraging the leadership, capacity, commitment and energy of the Members of Parliament to develop model Gram Panchayats. Government Schemes Converging different government programmes like PMGSY, MGNREGA, AJEEVAKA, Rural water Supply, with private and voluntary initiatives to achieve comprehensive development in tune with people’s aspirations and local potential. SAGY : The approach

5 Private sector and Voluntary Organisations Leveraging CSR and Private sector participation and Building partnerships with voluntary organizations, co- operatives and academic and research institutions. Long Term Targets Focusing on outcomes and sustainability SAGY : The approach

6 Objectives of SAGY SAGY : The Approach Key Aspects of SAGY Timeline of Implementation Role of MP Institutional Structure What MPs could do through this scheme The Goal

7 SAGY : Key Aspects Personal Development Human Development Social Development Economic Development Environmental Development Basic Amenities and services Social Security Good Governance SAGY

8 SAGY : key aspects Personal Development : Moral Values, hygienic behavior, daily exercises, free from alcoholism, dignity of labour and promoting volunteerism, respect for women, Human Development :universal access to health, balanced sex ratio, no malnutrition, universal primary education and retention of all until class X, smart school,: IT enabled class rooms, e-Libraries, e literacy, Social development: Volunteerism, honoring village elders, village freedom fighters, violence and crime free village, integrating socially excluded groups like SC/ST Economic development: diversified agriculture, dairy and livestock, organic farming, soil health cards, micro-irrigation, rural industrialization, post harvesting technology, food processing, village & eco-tourism Environment sustainability : tree plantation, rainwater harvesting, watershed development, toilet in each household Basic Amenities : piped clean drinking water, road connectivity to main road, electric connection to all homes with 24/7 power, broad band connectivity, mini- bank with ATM Good Governance : e-governance, online certificates, election by consensus

9 Objectives of SAGY SAGY : The Approach Key Aspects of SAGY Timeline of Implementation Role of MP Institutional Structure What MPs could do through this scheme The Goal

10 SAGY : Timeline of implementation Item of WorkTime from Date of Launch Selection of Adarsh GramOne Month Awareness generation on the SchemeTwo months Environment creation and social mobilisation Three months Initialisation of first stage activities Three months Review of first stage activities Five months Completion of preparation of Village Development Plan (VDP)Seven months Approvals and sanctionsEight months Activities to BeginNine months Review of progress of VDP at Gram Sabha level and District levelOne year (twelve months)

11 Objectives of SAGY SAGY : The Approach Key Aspects of SAGY Timeline of Implementation Role of MP Institutional Structure What MPs could do through this scheme The Goal

12 SAGY : Role of MP 1.Identify and select the Adarsh Gram- Clause 11 of the guidelines Population (plain areas) ; Population (Hilly difficult and tribal areas) If not possible, average population size of the panchayats in the constituency will be kept in view A full GP will be identified and not part of it. The selection process shall be completed by District Magistrates may be intimated regarding the identified GPs. 2.Guidelines The MP will identify one GP to be taken up immediately and two others to be taken up a little later LS MP has to choose a GP from within his / her constituency and RS MP, GP from the rural area of a district of his / her choice in the state from which he /she is elected. Nominated MPs may choose GP from the rural area from any district of the country In case of urban constituency (where there are no GPs), MP will identify a GP from a nearby rural constituency. MP will not identify a Panchayat to which he/she or his/her spouse belongs.

13 Institutional Structure What MPs could do through this scheme The Goal Objectives of SAGY SAGY : The Approach Key Aspects of SAGY Timeline of Implementation Role of MP

14 Institutional Structure MPs will guide and lead the initiative Chief Secretary will ensure convergence and coordination with Departments at the state level. Collector will be the Nodal Officer at the District level. He will be assisted by a Charge Officer nominated specifically for facilitating the implementation of SAGY.

15 What MPs could do through this scheme The Goal Objectives of SAGY SAGY : The Approach Key Aspects of SAGY Timeline of Implementation Role of MP Institutional Structure

16 SAGY : The Goal To develop three Adarsh Grams by March 2019, of which one would be achieved by Thereafter, 5 such Adarsh Grams (one per year) will be selected and developed by 2024.

17 SAGY THANK YOU