1. Learnings from Field Visits
Presentation by: Ms Anamika Singh,
NITI Aayog

2. Profile District: Saharanpur || State: Uttar Pradesh No of Visits: 3
Meetings/ Interactions with:
District & Block Officials
Villagers, Community Members & Field Workers
Constraints:
Crop harvesting season which affected village level interaction
Difficult to meet ALL field functionaries at the same time at village level
11 blocks
Vacancies of BDO: 6 posts vacant

3. Observations District Level Community Level
Enthusiasm among Districts Officials. Rigorous monitoring of DC Level
Close coordination with State HQ. GoUP using GSA platform to monitor Schemes
Fair amount of knowledge about Schemes
Accelerated pace observed across visits
Inter-District Variations
Community Level
Effectiveness of the Schemes (outreach, coverage, outcomes) dependent upon enthusiasm & regular availability of field functionaries
Varying levels of awareness about Schemes/ Programme

4. Voices from the field
District Team: Initiatives may be spaced out for better outcomes & easy internalization by implementing agencies
Field Functionaries:
Overstretched capacities (11 Blocks & 5 BDOs)
Need for training and capacity building
General feeling that honorariums disproportionate to the amount of work expected (MDM Cook, ASHA, AWW)
Bank functionaries suggested that the targets should be fixed in a decentralized manner (taking into consideration existing account holders)
Community Members:
Highlighted the need for facilitators to resolve information asymmetries & IT related issues
Recurring Issues: Piped Water Supply, Social Benefits (Pensions), Ration Cards & Waste Management

5. Learnings
Unique opportunity to directly see cross-sectoral implementation of Schemes & assess the conditions of community based facilities
Direct Interaction with the community members
Range of problems discussed. Platform provides citizens to directly present their problems to the visiting officials
Focused approach catalyzing innovations/ innovative solutions from the community (ODF to waste management)
Platform can be used to disseminate information as well as motivate field workers

6. General Suggestions For Nodal Officers For Organizers
Discuss & plan visits as per the availability of the field workers/ community members
Be receptive to feedback on other schemes since community members will present holistic problems and not necessarily sector specific ones
For Organizers
2 Visits during the Abhiyaan period may suffice.
The feedback/ reporting mechanism under GSA Portal is simple & user friendly.
The flexibility in planning tours must be continued

7. Pictures from the field

8. Thank You!