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Monitoring of MPLADS Works Narmada

AFC India Ltd. (formerly, Agricultural Finance Corporation Ltd.) Page 1

CONTENTS

Page No.

Abbreviations

Executive Summary 2

Chapter I Introduction 5

Chapter II Approach & Methodology of the Study 10

Chapter III An Overview of the Implementation of MPLAD Scheme inthe District

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(i) MPLAD works sanctioned & completed sinceinception

(ii) Status of MPLAD works completed since 2000-01to 2011-12

Chapter IV Analysis & Results of Physical Verification of Assetscreated under MPLAD Scheme

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(i) Sample MPLAD Works included in the Study

(ii) Extent of Adherence to MPLAD SchemeGuidelines

(iii) Social & Economic Impact of the Assets created

Chapter V Issues, Suggestions and Recommendations

Annexure Summary of all Sampled Works with Photographs


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Abbreviations

AFC Agricultural Finance Corporation Ltd.

CEO Chief Executive Officer

DA District Authority

EE Executive Engineer

GOI Government of India

IA Implementing Agency

LS Lok Sabha

RS Rajya Sabha

MoU Memorandum of Understanding

MP Member of Parliament

MPLADS Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme

NGO Non-Government Organization

PCs Personal Computers

PRI Panchayati Raj Institutions

PWD Public Works Department

SC Scheduled Caste

ST Scheduled Tribe

UA User Agency

UC Utilization Certificate

WCR Work Completion Report

ZP Zilla Parishad


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

MPLAD SCHEME

1. The MPLAD scheme introduced since 1993-94, is a plan fully funded by the

Government of India. The objective of the Scheme is to enable Members of Parliament to

recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis on the creation of durable

community assets based on the locally felt needs. Under the Scheme, yearly allocations,

currently at the rate of Rs. 5 crore per Member, are provided for undertaking developmental

works within an electoral constituency. The scope of the scheme both in terms of increase in

allocation and coverage of projects has been enlarged from time to time in the light of the

experience gained from its implementation. MPs can also recommend some works outside

their constituencies/States for creation of assets permissible under the guidelines.

2. The MPLAD Scheme has created various durable assets such as drinking water

facility, education, electricity, health and family welfare, community centers, irrigation, roads,

pathways and bridges, etc. for the benefit of the local community. As at the end of August,

2012, about 15.32 lakh works are reported to have been recommended, 13.50 lakh were

sanctioned and about 12.14 lakh completed, since the inception of the Scheme. A total

amount of Rs. 26881.75 crore had been released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme

Implementation (MoS&PI), GoI to different States and UTs under the Scheme. Against thisallocation the States/UTs had sanctioned work of the order of Rs.26512.77 [98.63%].

PRESENT EVALUATION STUDY

3. The Scheme has been in place for a considerable period of about two decades to

observe long term outcomes. The GoI, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation

[MoS&PI] has assigned the responsibility to Agricultural Finance Corporation Ltd [AFC] for:

[i] evaluating the role of different Agencies in the implementation of the Scheme [ii]

undertaking physical verification of Assets created, [iii] examining adherence to GoI

guidelines on the implementation of the scheme and [iv] making an assessment on the utility

and impact of the Scheme to improve project delivery. With this purpose around, the AFC

designed and planned necessary tools to study process as well as the outcomes of the

Scheme to find out as to how well the programme has gone and whether it is yielding the

desired benefits or improvement in outcomes

METHODOLOGY ADOPTED IN CONDUCTING STUDY

4. Before going for the full scale data/information collection, AFC mounted a Pilot study

in three selected districts viz. Narmada to develop an appropriate study design and datasources - both quantitative and qualitative, that would facilitate drawing valid conclusions.


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The District had been sanctioned a total 315 works under MPLAD since the inception of the

Scheme in 1993-94 to 2011-12 out of which 60 works have been. A sample of 60 works

based on judicious mix of works under different sub heads of the Scheme covering the

period 2000-01 to 2011-12, was randomly selected which fairly represents the universe of

the study to draw broad inferences. The non-availability and / or non-cooperation of some of

the respondents have limited the scope and coverage of this study. The data relating to the

implementation of the programme was also not presented in an organized manner and the

study team had to scan through various records of the DA, IA and UAs for drawing

inferences.

MAIN EVALUATION FINDINGS

1. The district has been sanctioned and completed 265 MPLAD schemes works above Rs.

1 lakh and above involving a financial outlay of Rs. 428.86 lakh from year 2000-01 to

2011-12.

2. As many as 60 works are covered under followed by 15 works [19.74%] executed under

Irrigation facilities. These two sectors comprise of more than three fifth [63.16%] of the

total works implemented in the District during 2000-01 to 2011-12. The maximum of 20

of MPLADS works were sanctioned in the year 2010-11 and the minimum - 2 works

[3.33%] each in the years 2003-04, 2007-08 and 2010-11. In financial terms, however,

Irrigation facilities had lions share of Rs. 153.30 lakh [63.65%] and Roads, Pathways &

bridges Sector with an expenditure of Rs.62.66 lakh [19.50%] occupied the secondposition. The maximum financial resource allocation was the maximum of Rs. 74.07 lakh

[23.05%] in 2003-04 and the minimum of Rs. 7.30 lakh [2.27%] in 2011-12.

3. The majority of the works - 33 [73.33%] with 72.66% amount, recommended by LS MP,

fall in the cost classification of Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh. In the case of RS MPs, works

covered under Rs.1 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh category constituted 87.50% and 65.68% of the

amount. The average cost per work recommended by LS MPs is Rs. 4.70 lakh whereas

for RS MPs it is only Rs. 2.44 lakh.

4. Education comes next with 15 works [26.32%], followed by Drinking Water Facility with 9

works [15.8%], irrigation Facilities , Sanitation & Public Health and Sports with each one

work [1.82% each]. The number of the entire sector works is roughly in proportion to the

total works executed in the respective sector or the sector considered necessary for the

study. The sample is thus fairly representative of the population to draw general

inferences on the impact of the programmed.

5. sample on year-wise basis, the largest allocation of funds is from the year 2004-05 [Rs.

64.12 lakh; 21.63%], followed by the year 2002-03 [Rs. 47.23 lakh; 15.93%]. Years

2003-04 [Rs. 44.17 lakh; 15.93%] and 2001-02 [Rs. 42.29 lakh; 14.27%] also figure


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prominently in the funds break-up of the sample years, others falling in the single-digit

percentage category.

6. Of the total 60 sample works selected for onsite verification, 34 works [56.37%] of the

total selected works were recommended by LS MPs with a financial outlay ofRs.87.37 lakh [57.37%] of the total amount sanctioned. As against this, 26 works

[43.33%] costing Rs. 64.93 lakh [42.63%] were recommended by RS MPs. No works

were recommended by Nominated MPs.

7. MPs are required to earmark 15% and 7.5% of the amount of their annual

recommendations of works to the District Authorities, for execution in the SC/ST

habitation respectively. All the works are executed in the ST area, as the district is

predominantly inhabited by ST population. In Narmada District 100 % of the works

are executed in the SC/ST area and rural areas costing Rs. 152.02 lakh [100%].

8. The Plaques carrying prescribed inscription have been found erected in 60 no. of

sampled work sites (25%) visited by the Study Team. Wherever plaque was found

erected, the required details such as date of commencement of work, completion of

work, cost of the project, etc. were not incorporated.

9. Of the 60 sample works, 6 [10.00%] had been sanctioned to the Societies/Trusts of

the Educational Institutions and all these entities were found eligible for aid under the

Scheme. All the Societies had been submitted necessary undertaking for proper

upkeep and maintenance of the assets creased under the scheme, by them for whichthey had sufficient resources also. Despite the undertaking given, one of the

Societies/Trusts was found deficient in the proper upkeep and maintenance of the

asset given to it under the programme and one Society/Trust was also found to

have used the asset for the purpose other than for which the same was sanctioned.

Further no plaques were found on the work sites of 1 assets on the date of visit and

an explanation was given that the plaques had been duly installed but somehow or

the other disappeared later on.

10. No Societies/Trusts have been extended financial assistance under MPLAD Scheme

more than once during different years and by different MPs. The total aid works outto Rs. 12 lakh to each Society which is within the upper limit of Rs. 25 lakh during the

life time of a beneficiary Society/Trust under MPLAD Scheme guidelines.

ISSUES, SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

On the basis of the issues and concerns emerging from the evaluation study on the

implementation of the MPLAD Scheme in the District, the following suggestions and

recommendations are made:


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1. Maintaining Suggestive shelf / basket of projects in the District

The DA Office needs to take immediate steps to compile a suggestive shelf/basket of

projects in the District after ascertaining the views of all the stakeholders to facilitate the MPs

to identify appropriate areas and sectors for scheme interventions. The list may be updated

periodically.

2. Maintaining of separate data in respect of SC/ST areas

The DA should build-up entire data-base properly and ensure that the stipulated condition

regarding coverage of works in SC areas at 15% and ST areas at 7.5% of the funds

earmarked for the year, is strictly adhered to while implementing MPLAD Scheme in the

district.

3. Observance of stipulated time frame between recommendation-sanction and

execution-completion of works

The DA needs to streamline its systems and procedures to ensure that all the proposals

received from the MPs are disposed of within the stipulated period.

4. Augmentation of Staff in DA Office / establishment of MPLADS Cell

The position of the staff engaged in MPLADS works may be reviewed, and

shortage/readjustment removed/done, based on the standard work norms to ensure that thescheme is implemented smoothly and effectively.

5. Training of District Level Functionaries

The District should organize training programmes / sensitization workshops, on regular basis

to keep the concerned members of the staff familiar and updated on various facets of the

implementation of the scheme which is undergoing many changes from time to time.

6. Monitoring Mechanism

A sound Monitoring Mechanism which is critical for the success of the programme needs to

be put in place by the DA by improving all its tools. The DA should inspect all the works

sanctioned in favour of Societies/Trusts and at least 10% of other works as per scheme

guidelines in addition to the visits of the Senior Officers of the IAs to ensure satisfactory work

progress as per their prescribed procedures, specifications and time schedules. The IAs

should submit Monthly Progress Reports on time. The exclusive Review Meetings should be

organized regularly not beyond quarterly intervals to facilitate communication and networking

between the partners about the project development, deliverables, outputs or issues and

planning. The PRIs should also be made a part of the planning and monitoring.


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7. Assets Management

It becomes imperative that appropriate arrangements should be put in place for the

community durable assets and basic facilities created under MPLADS in order to ensure that

the interventions made remain effective and sustainable. No work may be sanctioned

without creating a local institutional set-up with user participation, which has a stake in the

maintenance.

8. Erecting of Plaques at the work sites

It should be made mandatory for the IAs to install /paint well positioned permanent Plaques

on Stone/Metal with necessary inscription, at all the work sites for bringing transparency and

public awareness in the system.

9. Maintenance of Input Formats

The DA/IAs need to improve their present record keeping system to meet their

accountability, transparency and compliance requirements. DA should ensure maintenance

of IV-A, B and C and IV-D input formats for each work. The head-wise Asset Register with

details of the works sanctioned under MPLAD Scheme, being maintained by the DA, should

be complete in all respects and updated. The feasibility of shifting from a fully paper based

records system to a predominantly electronic system may be explored for ensuring prompt

and accurate information.

10. Audit of the MPLADS Works

Institutionalization of this process of auditing of MPLADS is essential to uncover the issues,

concerns and challenges encountered in the execution of a project. DA should draw a time

bound programme for auditing of works through a proper agency, as required under the

scheme.

11. Use of Website

The DA is required to take immediate steps to upload up to date details of all the MPLAD

Scheme works on the website [www.mplads.nic.in] to bring greater transparency and

accountability in the governing process and delivery of service to the citizens. A temporary

cell should be created for this purpose, to complete the updation process in a time-bound

manner, if felt necessary

12. Setting up of Facilitation Centre in the District

Urgent steps need to be taken for developing of a Facilitation Centre equipped with

computer and internet facilities, to make available all the relevant information at one place

for the effective implementation of the programme.


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13. Documentation of Pre-work Condition

The DA should initiate steps to place on record some photographs of the pre-work condition

of the proposed work location and document it for records to measure the impact of the

programme.

14. General Aspects

DA should follow all essential guidelines such as maintaining proper records of files,

obtaining prescribed commitments & affidavits , sanctioning only eligible works, initiating

action against the defaulting agencies, keeping in view the ceiling amount of aid to

Societies/Trusts etc. to make the scheme result-oriented, time bound and cost effective.

15. Introducing concept of Social Audit

There is a felt need and desirability of developing a social audit mechanism for the effective

implementation of the MPLAD scheme as a reform tool aimed at strengthening

accountability and transparency in the implementation of projects and policies.


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CHAPTERI

INTRODUCTION

NEED FOR BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE

The lack of adequacy of basic infrastructure, both social and physical, with a large variation

across the States and regions, continues to remain a major constraint to the growth process

in India. The huge shortage of basic infrastructure and basic amenities has a wide range of

impacting on individuals, households and community in terms of both income and other

quality of life indicators. The infrastructure deficit holding back development more particularly

in rural India remains a matter of great concern given its slow and uneven pace. The multi-level decentralized planning framework has in most of the States not percolated below the

State level. The paucity of funds with the State Governments leads to only a limited flow of

resources to the local level and the delivery programme is often found out of touch with local

needs and aspirations.

Given the significant positive linkages of infrastructure to economic and social growth, the

MPLAD Scheme has emerged as a practical solution to the problem of the areas suffering

from neglect and under development. The scheme seeks to address the issue of inequity in

development by extending further flow of resources to the local level. This additional source

of investment in infrastructure to meet the felt needs of the local community not reached as

yet for various reasons would have an important advantage to focus on local area specific

problems in the complex socio political milieu of this country. Under the Scheme, yearly

allocations are provided for undertaking developmental works within an electoral

constituency. The funds allocated to the MPs can serve as funds intended to facilitate

structural adjustment of specific sectors, regions, or combinations of both the development

of which is lagging behind.

SCHEME IN BRIEF

The MPLAD scheme introduced since 1993 is meant to help MPs execute small works of a

local nature to meet the urgent needs of their constituents. The objective of the Scheme is to

enable members to recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis on the

creation of durable community assets based on the locally felt needs to be taken up in their

constituencies. Preference under the scheme is given to works relating to national priorities,

such as provision of drinking water, public health, education, sanitation, roads, etc. The

MPLADS is a plan fully funded by the Government of India. Under the scheme, each

Member of Parliament has the choice to suggest to the District Authority work to the extent

of his/her annual entitlement of funds to be taken up in his or her constituency. While elected

members of Lok Sabha can suggest developmental works in their constituency, the elected


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members of Rajya Sabha can recommend works in one or more districts of their State. The

nominated members of Parliament can recommend works in one or more districts anywhere

in the country.

The scope of the scheme has been enlarged from time to time in the light of the experience

gained from its implementation. Earlier, the MPs were able to recommend only those

projects outside the state or UT from which they have been elected that are relating to

cultural and educational activities associated with their own state or UT. Now, the work ambit

would cover a much larger area as prescribed under the scheme. The change is aimed at

fostering greater unity among states and allowing MPs to assist people even outside their

own state. This change has been brought to allow availability of larger MPLADS funds for

developmental activities for general public. The MPs can also transfer the funds for

undertaking rehabilitation works in the area affected by severe natural calamities. The recent

convergence of scheme with MGNREGA will lend mutual support to both the schemes i.e.

MGNREGA and MPLAD in achieving their objective of creating more durable assets.Like-

wisethescheme of cash awards to three best Innovations every year under One MP One

Idea will encourage innovations in the country. The MPs have, however, only a

recommendatory role under the scheme. The designated District authorities implement the

recommended works by following the established procedures of the concerned state

government.

Under the Scheme, yearly allocations are provided for undertaking developmental works

within an electoral constituency. The scheme was started with a modest allocation of an

amount of Rs. 5 lakh to each Member of Parliament, in 1993-94. This was increased to Rs. 1crore in 1994-95 to Rs. 2 crore in 1998-1999 and further to 5 crore during the year 2011-12,

per MP, per annum.

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is responsible for the policy

formulation, release of funds and prescribing monitoring mechanism for implementation of

the Scheme. At the State level, a Nodal Department has been created which is responsible

for coordinating, monitoring and supervising the implementation along with all other related

Departments and the District authorities. The Union Ministry issued a set of detailed

guidelines covering the concept, implementation and monitoring of the Scheme, first in

February 1994 and revised in December 1994, February 1997, September 1999, April 2002,

November 2005 and lastly in August 2012 in the light of experience gained over the years.

The roles of the Central Government, State Government, District authorities and

implementing Agencies have been clearly demarcated in the guidelines.

The MPLAD Scheme is generally viewed as a positive potential trend in the delivery of

infrastructure services to contribute to the regional development in multi-sectoral planning

process adopted in the country. As observed by the Honble Supreme Court, the MPLAD

Scheme, in fact, provides the much-needed advantages of public choice without entering

into the private domain and will bring in the much needed efficiency and effectiveness inlocal governance.


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The MPLAD Scheme is thus a practical solution to this problem of neglect and

underdevelopment areas and hence emergence of a new paradigm in bottom up planning

and allocation of resources approach, provided it is implemented in its true spirit as

envisaged under its guidelines. The Scheme has started catching attention of the world. A

delegation of newly created South Sudan visited India in July, 2012, to study the Indian

parliaments constituency development fund scheme for replicating it back home.

MPLAD SCHEME MILESTONES

[I] Physical Achievements

The MPLAD Scheme has created various durable assets such as drinking water facility,

education, electricity, health and family welfare, community centers, irrigation, roads,

pathways and bridges, etc. for the benefit of the local community by meeting their various

developmental needs and aspirations. As at the end of August 2012, 15.32 lakh works are

reported to have been recommended, 13.50 lakh were sanctioned and about 12.14 lakh

completed, since inception of the Scheme. The percentage of cumulative works completed

to cumulative works sanctioned, is 89.86%. This is indicative of the fast sanction of works by

the District Authorities.

[ii] Financial Achievements

As on 19 November 2012, a total amount of Rs. 26881.75 crore had been released by the,MoS&PI, GoI to different States and UTs. In this release of funds, UP had the lions share of

14.27%, followed by Maharashtra [8.52%], Andhra Pradesh [7.96%], West Bengal [7.27%],

Tamil Nadu [7.20%], Bihar [6.70%], Madhya Pradesh [5.32%] and Karnataka [5.00%]. These

eight States together had as much as 62.24% share in total funds released under the

Scheme. This is almost in proportion with the strength of the MPs in these States i.e. UP -

14.30%, Maharashtra -8.63%, Andhra Pradesh -7.73%, West Bengal - 7.47%, Tamil Nadu -

7.35%, Bihar - 7.22% , Madhya Pradesh - 5.15% and Karnataka - 5.15%, of the total

number of the existing elected Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Members of the Parliament.

The UT of Lakshadweep had the minimum share of 0.11% closely followed by Chandigarh

and A&N Islands each with 0.12% share. Amongst the States, Sikkim [0.28%] & Mizoram

[0.28%] had the minimum share closely followed by Nagaland [0.29%] in the total release.

Amongst the States, Sikkim [0.28%] & Mizoram [0.28%] had the minimum share closely

followed by Nagaland [0.29%] in the total release. Out of the total released funds of Rs.

26881.75 crore, an amount of Rs.372.05 crore [1.40%] had been released in favour of the

nominated Members of Parliament who can recommend work anywhere in the country,

under the programme. Besides above, an additional amount of Rs.827.47 crore [3.08%] in

the form of interest accrued was also available to the States/UTs.


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Against the total allocation of Rs.26881.85 crore, the States/UTs had sanctioned work of the

order of Rs.26512.77 [98.63%]. The progress in the sanction of works may be taken as

satisfactory.

As many as 13 States/UT [37%] viz. Kerala [116.23%], Chandigarh [114.32%], Pondicherry

[109.11%], Sikkim [107.44%], Tamil Nadu [106.56%], Gujarat [106.23%] , D & N Haveli

[105.65%] , Goa [105.25%], Jammu & Kashmir [104.57%], Maharashtra [104.29%], Delhi

[102.96%], A & N Islands [102.70%] and Andhra Pradesh [102.58%], were the high

performing States sanctioning works more than the funds released to them. Daman & Diu

and Nagaland with 86.68% and 68.7% of the works sanctioned against the amount released

were at the bottom of the list. The works sanctioned against the release of funds in respect

of the remaining States/UTs ranged from 90.98% in case of Jharkhand to 98.68% in case of

Rajasthan.

The utilization of funds is the basic indicator of the performance and assumes paramount

importance. As against the sanctioned works worth Rs. 26512.77 crore, an expenditure of

Rs.23934.61 was actually incurred which works out to 89.4%. While A & N Islands with

105.19% of utilization of funds topped the list, Daman & Diu was at the bottom of the list with

82.29% rate of utilization, closely followed by Jharkhand [83.99%], Orissa [84.71%] and

Bihar [84.79%]. In the remaining States/UTs, the utilization of funds was of the order of

85.18% in case of Uttaranchal to 97.11% in respect of Lakshadweep. The unspent balance

of Rs 3774.59 constituted 11.36% of the total available funds of Rs. 27709.20 crore with the

States/UTs for execution of works. The percentage utilization of funds over release is

reasonably good.

The share amongst the elected Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Nominated Members of

Parliament in the total release of the funds of Rs. 26881.75 by the GoI under the

programme, was of the order of Rs.18832.85 crore [70.06%], Rs 7676.85 crore [28.56%]

and Rs 372.05 crore [1.38%] - Lok Sabha: 65 crore [0.24%] and Rajya Sabha: Rs.307.05

crore [1.14%] respectively. The corresponding figures of sanction of works in respect of

LS , RS MPs , being Rs. 18801.29 crore [99.49% ] - Elected : Rs.18730.56 crore [ 99.62%]

& Nominated Rs. 70.73 crore [0.38%] and Rs.7711.44 crore [96.59%] Elected: Rs.7423.85

crore [96.27%] & Nominated : Rs.287.59 crore [3.73%] respectively. The amount utilized

against sanction was of the order of Rs.18730.56 crore [99.49%] in respect of Lok Sabha

MPs Elected: Rs.18730.56 crore [99.62%] & Nominated : Rs.70.73 crore [0.38%] and

Rs.6932.55 crore [86.83%] Elected: Rs.6674.11 crore [96.27%] & Rs.258.44 crore

[3.73%] in case of Rajya Sabha MPs.

Of the total unspent balance of Rs. 3774.59 crore, an amount of 2432.72 crore [64.45%] -

Rs.2427.11 crore [64.30%] - & Rs.5.61 crore [0.15%] related to the Lok Sabha Elected &

Nominated MPs and the rest Rs.1341.87 crore [35.55%] Rs.1282.40 crore [33.97%] &

Rs.59.47 crore [1.58%] to Rajya Sabha Elected and Nominated MPs respectively.


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The evaluation study seeks to assess the role of different stakeholders in the implementing

the scheme and the utility and impact of the scheme on the local community. The evaluation

model is explained in the chapter that follows.


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CHAPTERII

APPROACH & METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY

BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT STUDY

The Government of India as a response mechanism to the demand of the general public

voiced through the MPs for provision of certain basic facilities, including basic community

infrastructure in their areas, introduced MPLAD Scheme in 1993-94. The objective of the

Scheme is to enable members to recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis

on the creation of durable community assets based on the locally felt needs to be taken up in

their constituencies. Under the Scheme, yearly allocations are provided for undertaking

developmental works mainly within an electoral constituency. All works to meet the locally

felt community infrastructure and development needs with emphasis on the creation of

durable assets in the respective constituency are permissible under MPLADS, except certain

prohibited works enumerated in the guidelines.

The Scheme has been in place for a considerable period of about two decades to observe

long term outcomes. A large number of about 15.32 lakh works have been recommended,

13.50 lakh sanctioned and 12.14 lakh completed since the inception of the programme till

August, 2012, under different sectors such as drinking water facility, education, electricity,

health and family welfare, community centres, irrigation, roads, pathways and bridges, etc.A few evaluation studies have since been undertaken by different Agencies. The need has

been felt for further outcome evaluations to assess the merit, worth, side effects and

sustainability of the Scheme. It is in this backdrop that the GoI, Ministry of Statistics &

Programme Implementation [MoS&PI] which is responsible for policy formulation, release of

funds and prescribing monitoring mechanism for implementation of the Scheme assigned

the responsibility of an independent, concurrent and qualitative physical inspection of the

works undertaken under the Scheme, to Agricultural Finance Corporation Ltd [AFC]. With

this purpose round, the AFC has designed and planned to study process as well as the

outcomes of the Scheme to find out as to how well the programme has gone and whether it

is yielding the desired benefits or improvement in outcomes.

BROAD OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The broad objectives of the monitoring study of MPLADS works instituted by the Ministry are

indicated below:

Evaluating the role of the Implementing Agency in the Success of the Scheme

Undertaking physical verification of the assets created


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Examining adherence to the Government of India guidelines on implementation of

the Scheme

Assessing utility and impact of the Scheme on aspects like environmental, cultural,

social, etc. so that the assets created prove to be truly beneficial to the community in

the long run and lead to sustainable development.

APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY

It is always gainful to conduct a pre-test or pilot study before going for the full scale

data/information collection. A Pilot study was, therefore, mounted by AFC in three selected

districts viz. Moradabad and Chitrakoot of Uttar Pradesh and S.B.S. Nagar in Punjab during

the period 10th to 14th September 2012 to refine the design and test the availability, reliability,

and appropriateness of the data/information for the proposed study. The study focused on

ascertaining the nature and type of data available at field level as also the coordination and

the operational aspects pertinent to the study, the pattern of utilization of funds, quality of

projects and the local factors influencing the choice of projects under MPLAD scheme. Based

on the findings of this exercise as also in keeping with the Guidelines on MPLADS issued by

the Ministry, a Study Module on Monitoring of MPLADS Works was developed by AFC by

selecting appropriate study design and data sources that would facilitate drawing valid

conclusions. It is intended to facilitate proper conduct of the assignment in conformity with

the terms and service requirements of the Ministry.

Keeping in view the major objectives of the study, the terms of reference and the Govt. ofIndia Guidelines on MPLADS, the approach & methodology of the assignment has been

drawn up as under:

APPROACH

Universe of the Study

The MPLADS works falling within the administrative boundary of the selected district

were the universal set for drawing the sample of works.

All the works of Lok Sabha MPs and Rajya Sabha MPs in that district under MPLAD

scheme since the year 2000 were covered in the universe from which sample have

been drawn.

Sample Size for Field Monitoring

The composition of the sample is as under:

There is no work in the cost category of Rs.25 lakhs and above in the sample.


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All sixty [60] works in the District each involving a cost category of Rs. 0.5 lakh to Rs.

5 lakh and above

In addition to above, a few works sanctioned to Trusts/Societies

A few works sanctioned in areas inhabited by SCs/STs.

Sample Profile

The sample is drawn in such a way that it reflects a judicious blend of the following

parameters:

Implementing Agency-wise completed works

Year-wise completed works

Cost of works

MP-wise works [i.e. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha]

Area-wise works Rural, Urban

Sector-wise works [Drinking Water, Education, Electricity, Health & Family

Welfare, Non-conventional Energy Sources, Roads/Bridges/Pathways,

Sanitation & Public Health, Sports and Animal Care, Other Public Facilities etc.]

Some works on which complaints have been received

A few works with more than 2 years of completion period

METHODOLOGY

Study Tools

Suitable formats have been developed to collect basic data on MPLADS works, details of

samples, roles of related agencies, etc. The tools are comprehensive enough to yield

necessary information in order to arrive at a definite conclusion about the quality of the data.

The Study Tools are in 3 parts

1) Basic Data Formats for selection of sample MPLADS works in each district

2) Primary Data Schedules - for collection of primary data from various

stakeholders namely, District Authority, Implementing Agencies, User Community

etc.

3) Report Formats Output Tables for incorporation in the report for meaningful

analysis and drawing necessary inferences thereon


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BASIC DATA FORMATS

The following Basic Data Formats have been devised for the purpose of selection of sample

MPLADS works in each district:

1. Basic Data on all completed MPLADS Works costing Rs.5 lakh and above

from the year 2000 onwards [FORMAT-1]

2. Basic Data on all MPLADS Works since inception i.e. 1993-94

[FORMAT-1 (A)]

3. Basic Data on all completed MPLADS Works costing Rs.1 lakh and above

from the year 2000 onwards [FORMAT-1 (B)]4. Year-wise Distribution of Completed MPLADS Works costing Rs.5 lakh and above

[FORMAT-2]

5. Completed MPLADS Works [costing Rs.5 lakh and above] involving Societies /

Trusts and Works in the areas inhabited by SCs/STs [FORMAT-3]

6. MP-wise and Area-wise Completed MPLADS Works costing Rs.5 lakh and above

[FORMAT-4]

7. Names of Implementing Agencies in the District, Works on which complaints

received and Works having gestation period of more than 2 years [costing Rs.5lakh and above] - FORMAT-5.

8. Details of Sample completed MPLADS Works costing Rs.5 lakh or more [55+

works] - FORMAT-6.

PRIMARY DATA SCHEDULES

It is important that the evaluation question is well-matched to the Schemes purpose and

strategies. The Primary Data Schedules designed are intended to elicit information about the

implementation and monitoring aspects of the MPLAD Scheme through direct interviews with

the aid of the following structured questionnaires for various key stakeholders:


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SCHEDULE TITLE PURPOSE MODE

Schedule-1 DistrictAuthority (DA)

Schedule

To elicit overall information on the roleof District Authority in implementation,

review & monitoring of MPLADSWorks

By way of interaction/interviews with DA &

concerned officials

Schedule-2 Schedule forImplementing

Agencies (IA)

To elicit overall information on the roleof Implementing Agencies inimplementation, review & monitoring ofMPLADS Works

By way of interaction/interviews with IAsconcerned

Schedule-3 PhysicalVerificationSchedulecomprising ofOn-site and Off-site (Desk)

VerificationSchedule

On-site: To physically verify eachwork included in the sample and reporton the nature and quality of works /structures at the site, its durability andutility to the user communityOff-site: To assess the extent to

which the guidelines / norms laid downby the Govt. of India, MOSPI havebeen adhered to by the DA/IA inrespect of each work included in thesample

This may be done withreference to theapproved workestimates /specifications throughinteractions with the

DA, IA, user agency,user community andothers concerned.

Schedule-5 Schedule forTrusts /Societiesincluded inSample

To assess the extent to which theguidelines / norms laid down by theGovt. of India, MOSPI have beenadhered to by the Society / Trustwhose works are included in thesample

By way of interaction/interviews with allconcerned officials ofTrusts / Societiesincluded in the sample

Schedule-6 Schedule forNatural

CalamityAffectedDistricts

To elicit information on worksundertaken under MPLADS in areas

affected by various natural calamities

By way of interaction /interviews with Nodal

Department, DA &concerned officials

Schedule-7 State NodalDepartmentSchedule

To elicit overall information on the roleof Nodal Department at the State levelin implementation, review & monitoringof MPLADS Works

By way of interaction/interviews with NodalDepartment &concerned officials

REFERENCE PERIOD

The reference period for the present monitoring study is 2000-01 to 2011-12.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

MoS&PI, GoI Discussions, Annual Reports, Website. State Nodal Department District Authority Implementing Agencies User Agencies User Community Members Published literature

CONSTRAINTS & LIMITATIONS


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The study team during the data gathering stage encountered some problems in the form of

non-availability and / or non-cooperation of some of the respondents which limited the scope

and coverage of this study. In some instances, respondents opted not to respond many of

the questions in the questionnaire leading to incomplete descriptions of the issue posed. The

data relating to the implementation of the programme were not presented in an organized

manner and the study team had to scan through various records of the DA, IA and UAs for

drawing inferences.

The present monitoring entailed a huge exercise in compilation of all the essential details

on all MPLADS works for a period spanning over about two decades since the inception of

the Scheme in 1993-94.

The obtaining of details of the works sanctioned and completed during the period 2000-01

to 2011-12, was the most important basic task for the study team as the information was a

pre-requisite for sample selection.

The data base and record maintenance was poor in the district. It was being maintained

manually in the past as per their practices. The computerization of records had been

initiated in the district only in the recent past. The district had, thus, to compile the data

manually, as per our requirements. It, therefore, took much time for the DA in supplying

information. On cross checking the information supplied by them from their records, the

team came across several instances where the list of MPLADS works provided by the

district authorities were incomplete.

Obtaining of the sanctioned work estimates from the District Authorities / Implementing

Agencies had been a big challenge. Since the field verification of the work has to be done

with reference to the sanctioned work estimates, to record deviations, if any, it was quite

difficult for the team to move forward fast in the absence of such information with them. In

many cases, the Implementing Agencies expressed difficulties in tracing past files and

sought more time. Accordingly, the field team had to undertake field verification in the

absence of sanctioned work estimates, in respect of many works. In such a situation, the

team undertook physical verification of the asset and recorded the features of the work,

dimensions etc. as seen in the work site for corroboration with the actual work estimate

papers/documents as & when received from the DA/IA.


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ORGANIZING OF THE REPORT

The report has been structured into an Executive Summary summing up the outline of the

programmes inputs, activities, processes, outputs etc. and the following five Chapters

dwelling on different aspects of the implementation of the Scheme, keeping in view the TOR

of the study.

CHAPTER TITLE BROAD CONTENTS

Chapter-I Introduction

The policy context of the scheme from inception tilldate, its importance, significance, potential andachievements both physical and financial sinceinception till 2011-12

ChapterIIMethodology and Approachof the Study

The background of the study, criteria for selection ofsample, sample profiles and various tools applied forconducting the study such as basic & secondary

data formats, sources used to capture the requisitedata/information

Chapter-III

An overview of theImplementation of MPLADScheme in the District[i] MPLAD works sanctioned& completed since inception[ii] Status of MPLAD workscompleted since 2000-01 to2011-12

Progress made by the District in the MPLADS workssanctioned and implemented since the inception ofthe scheme in 1993- 94. Year-wise, Cost-wise, IA -wise, works executed in Rural/Urban areas andareas inhabited by SC/ST communities, status ofworks recommended by MPs

Chapter-IV

Analysis & Results ofPhysical Verification of

Assets created underMPLAD Scheme[i] Sample MPLAD Worksincluded in the Study[ii] Extent of Adherence toMPLAD Scheme Guidelines[iii] Social & EconomicImpact of the Assetscreated

In-depth analysis of the outcome data on sample

collected to provide results of the evaluationinterventions which could well be generalized ormade applicable to the universe of the study with agreater degree of probability.Role of concerned Agencies in the implementation ofthe scheme as per its guidelines as also the benefitsof the assets accrued to the local community and theimpact of assets in the area in general

Chapter-VIssues, Suggestions andRecommendations

Findings and conclusions emerging from thediscussions in report and recommendations aboutthe effectiveness of the programme, future

opportunities, areas of improvement, or policychanges.


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CHAPTER-III

AN OVERVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION OFMPLAD SCHEME IN THE DISTRICT

PROGRESS OF MPLAD SCHEME IN THE DISTRICT

The MPLAD scheme empowers Members of Parliament to undertake work of developmental

nature according to the felt needs and aspiration of the people of their constituents. MP may

also choose some projects of national priorities such as Drinking water, Public health,

Sanitation and Roads under the scheme. This chapter reviews the response of the District in

the creation of durable community assets under the programme and the procedures andguidelines adopted, based on both the secondary and primary information collected from the

different sources. The information will lead to an understanding of the issues and challenges

which have come to the fore in the District in the implementation of the scheme.

MPLAD WORKS SANCTIONED & COMPLETED SINCE INCEPTION

Narmada district was formed in the year 1998 therefore MPLADS works have commenced

from 1998-99 onwards. The District has been sanctioned a total of 317 works with a financial

outlay of Rs 461.37 and all works have been completed. Thus we can say that the

performance of the District is 100% and that is a very good achievement.

A year-wise, MP-wise & Cost-wise, SC/ST inhabited Area & Rural/Urban-wise, Broad

Sector-wise & cost wise classification and Work Executing Agencies-wise summary of the

sanctioned and completed works since the inception of the scheme in 1998-99 to 2011-12

along with the details of the recommending MPs and the works executed in the SC/ST

inhabited areas, is presented in Tables 3.1 to Table 3.4 to depict a broad overview of

various facet of implementation of MPLAD Scheme in the District.

(i) Year-wise distribution of works

The information relating to year-wise distribution of works implemented under the Scheme

since inception [1993-94 to 2011-12] is presented in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1Year-wise distribution of Works implemented under the Scheme since inception

[1993-94 to 2011-12]

[Amt. Rs. lakh]

S.

No.

Year Works sanctioned [1993-94 to 2011-

2012]

Works completed [1993-94 to 2011-

2012]No. % @ Amount % @ No. % # Amount % #


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1 1993-94 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

2 1994-95 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

3 1995-96 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

4 1996-97 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

5 1997-98 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

6 1998-99 27 8.52 13.47 2.92 27 8.52 13.47 2.92

7 1999-00 11 3.47 6.71 1.45 11 3.47 6.71 1.458 2000-01 24 7.57 29.58 6.41 24 7.57 29.58 6.41

9 2001-02 23 7.26 35.18 7.63 23 7.26 35.18 7.63

10 2002-03 14 4.42 21.06 4.56 14 4.42 21.06 4.56

11 2003-04 5 1.58 12.50 2.71 5 1.58 12.50 2.71

12 2004-05 13 4.10 26.17 5.67 13 4.10 26.17 5.67

13 2005-06 19 5.99 26.50 5.74 19 5.99 26.50 5.74

14 2006-07 21 6.62 34.94 7.57 21 6.62 34.94 7.57

15 2007-08 51 16.09 80.60 17.47 51 16.09 80.60 17.47

16 2008-09 56 17.67 87.23 18.91 56 17.67 87.23 18.91

17 2009-10 14 4.42 23.54 5.10 14 4.42 23.54 5.10

18 2010-11 29 9.15 50.89 11.03 29 9.15 50.89 11.03

19 2011-12 10 3.15 13.00 2.82 10 3.15 13.00 2.82Total 317 100.00 461.37 100.00 317 100.00 461.37 100.00

[@ % of the total works sanctioned up to 2011-12; # -% to the works sanctioned during the year]

As could be seen from the above data from 1993-94 to 2012-13, in initial 5 years, thequantum of sanctioning of schemes was not much . However, in the year 1995-96 onwards itappears that pace of sanctioning schemes jumped up and then onwards it has graduallystabilised. The average schemes sanctioned during the period of eighteen years (from 1993-94 to 2011-12) of MPLAD period stood at 317 schemes ever year and overall performancewas considered as satisfactory. In the 1995-96, 56 schemes at 17.67% of the total schemeswere sanctioned - which could be considered as highest number schemes sanctioned during

the entire period. Excluding initial five years.


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(ii) MP-wise, Cost-wise and Area-wise distribution of works

The information relating to MP-wise, cost-wise and area-wise distribution of works

sanctioned and works completed since inception [1993-94 to 2011-12] is presented in Table

3.2.

Table 3.2MP-wise, Cost-wise and Area-wise distribution of works sanctioned and

works completed since inception [1993-94 to 2011-12]

[Amt. Rs. lakh]

S.No.

Particulars Works sanctioned [1993-94 to2011- 2012]

Works completed [1993-94 to2011- 2012]

No. % Amount % No. % Amount %

1 Works recommended by

[I] Lok Sabha MP 215 67.82 287.79 62.38 215 100.00 287.79 100.00

[ii] Rajya Sabha MP 102 32.18 173.58 37.62 102 100.00 173.58 100.00

[iii] Nominated MP 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 317 100.00 461.37 100.00 317 100.00 461.37 100.00

2 Works recommended

[i] in Rural area 313 98.74 450.37 97.62 313 98.74 450.37 97.62

[ii] in SC/ST area 315 99.37 458.38 99.35 315 99.37 458.38 99.35

[iii] Jointly 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

3 Cost-wise classification of works

[i] Below Rs. 50,000 28 8.83 10.76 2.33 28 100.00 10.76 100.00

[ii] Between Rs. 50,000- Rs. 2 lakhs 207 65.30 234.54 50.84 207 100.00 234.54 100.00

[iii] Between Rs. 2 lakhs - Rs. 5lakhs

74 23.34 172.50 37.39 74 100.00 172.50 100.00

[iv] Between Rs. 5 lakhs - Rs. 25lakhs

8 2.52 43.57 9.44 8 100.00 43.57 100.00

[v] Above Rs. 25 lakhs 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 317 100.00 461.37 100.00 317 100.00 461.37 100.00


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(iii) Broad Sector-wise classification of the works

The information relating to Broad Sector-wise classification of works sanctioned and works

completed since inception [1993-94 to 2011-12] is presented in Table 3.3.

Table 3.3Broad Sector-wise classification of works sanctioned and

Works completed since inception [1993-94 to 2011-12][Amt Rs. lakh]

S.No.

Particulars Works sanctioned [1993-94 to2011- 2012]

Works completed [1993-94 to2011- 2012]


1 Drinking Water Facility 60 18.93 62.78 13.61 60 100.00 62.78 100.00

2 Education 22 6.94 64.93 14.07 22 100.00 64.93 100.00

3 Electricity Facility 3 0.95 0.84 0.18 3 100.00 0.84 100.00

4 Health & Family Welfare 2 0.63 3.24 0.70 2 100.00 3.24 100.00

5 Irrigation Facilities 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

6 Non- Conventional EnergySources 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

7 Other Public Facilities 67 21.14 118.58 25.70 67 100.00 118.58 100.00

8 Roads, Pathways and Bridges 162 51.10 209.73 45.46 162 100.00 209.73 100.00

9 Sanitation & Public Health 1 0.32 1.27 0.28 1 100.00 1.27 100.00

10 Sports 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

11 Animal Care 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

12 Other Works, if any 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 317 100.00 461.37 100.00 317 100.00 461.37 100.00

(iv) Executing Agency-wise Distribution of Works

The information relating to Works allocated amongst different Implementing agencies for

execution since inception [1993-94 to 2011-12] is presented in Table 3.4.

Table 3.4Works allocated amongst different Implementing Agencies for execution since

inception [1993-94 to 2011-12]

[Amt. Rs. lakh]

S.

No.

Particulars Works sanctioned [1993-94 to

2011- 2012]

Works completed [1993-94 to

2011- 2012]No. % Amount % No. % Amount %

1 Govt. Agencies/Departments 3 0.95 7.00 1.52 3 100.00 7.00 100.00

2 PRIs/LMBs 314 99.05 454.37 98.48 314 100.00 454.37 100.00

3 Societies/Trusts/NGOs 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 317 100.00 461.37 100.00 317 100.00 461.37 100.00


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STATUS OF MPLAD WORKS COMPLETED SINCE 2000-01 TO 2011-12

Of the total 60 MPLAD Scheme works completed in the District, as many as 60 works were

finished during the period 2000-01 to 2011-12.The details of the works completed during

the period 2000-01 to 2011-12 : [i] Broad Sector-wise and Year-wise costing Rs. 1 lakh and

above, [ii] Works costing Rs 1 lakh and above , [iii] MP-wise classification of works [iv]

Agency-wise classification and [v] Classification of works sanctioned to Societies / Trusts,

works in rural areas & those in the areas inhabited by SC/ST communities are contained in

Table 3.5 to Table 3.9.

(i) Broad Sector-wise and Year-wise details of the completed works of Rs.1 lakh &above

The information relating to Year-wise and Sector-Wise Distribution of Completed MPLADS

Works costing Rs. 1 lakh and above from the year 2000-01 to 2011-12 (Physical unit) is

presented in Table 3.5A.


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Table 3.5AYear-wise and Sector-Wise Distribution of Completed MPLADS

Works costing Rs. 1 lakh and above from the year 2000-01 to 2011-12 (Physical Units)

S.No

Sector ofWork

No. of Works completed during the year

2000-01

2001-02

2002-03

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Total

1 DrinkingWaterFacility

8 3 4 0 1 0 3 11 2 2 2 1 37

2 Education 1 0 1 1 1 3 1 0 9 3 1 1 223 ElectricityFacility

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

4 Health &FamilyWelfare

2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

5 IrrigationFacilities

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

6 Non-ConventionalEnergySources

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

7 Other PublicFacilities

1 8 1 2 4 4 4 20 11 3 5 3 66

8 Roads,Pathwaysand Bridges

3 7 8 2 7 11 13 20 34 6 21 5 137

9 Sanitation &PublicHealth

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

10 Sports 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 011 Animal Care 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 16 18 14 5 13 18 21 51 56 14 29 10 265% [To totalcompletedworks]

6.04 6.79 5.28 1.89 4.91 6.79 7.92 19.25 21.13 5.28 10.94 3.77 100.00


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The information relating to Year-wise and Sector-Wise Distribution of Completed MPLADS

Works costing Rs. 1 lakh and above from the year 2000-01 to 2011-12 (Financial Outlay) is

presented in Table 3.5B.


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Table 3.5BYear-wise and Sector-Wise Distribution of Completed MPLADS

Works costing Rs. 1 lakh and above from the year 2000-01 to 2011-12 (Financial Outlay)[Amt. Rs. lakh]

S.No

Sector ofWork


2000-01

2001-02

2002-03

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Total


9.75 3.74 5.64 0.00 1.47 0.00 4.00 14.90 2.55 2.22 5.89 1.00 51.16

2 Education2.25 0.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 0.00 22.68 8.00 5.00 3.00 64.933 Electricity

Facility0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00


3.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.24


0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00


0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00


2.00 15.08

1.00 4.50 8.48 8.00 9.00 37.70 15.50 3.32 10.50 3.00 118.08


5.97 9.73 9.42 5.00 11.22 11.50 16.94 28.00 46.50 10.00 29.50 6.00 189.78


1.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.27

10 Sports 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0011 Animal Care 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 24.48

28.55

21.06

12.50

26.17 25.50 34.94 80.60 87.23 23.54 50.89 13.00 428.46

% [To totalcompletedworks]

5.71 6.66 4.92 2.92 6.11 5.95 8.15 18.81 20.36 5.49 11.88 3.03 100.00


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(ii) MP-wise classification of completed MPLADS Works

The information relating to MP-wise and Sector-wise completed MPLADS Works costing Rs.

1 lakh and above from the year 2000-01 to 2011-12 is presented in Table 3.6.

Table 3.6

MP-wise and Sector-wise completed MPLADS Works costingRs. 1 lakh and above from the year 2000-01 to 2011-12

[Amt. Rs. lakh]

S.No.

Sector ofWorks

Lok Sabha MPs Rajya Sabha MPs


1 DrinkingWater facility

20 11.70 27.62 10.62 17 18.09 23.54 13.97

2 Education 15 8.77 35.93 13.82 7 7.45 29.00 17.21

3 ElectricityFacility

0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00


2 1.17 3.24 1.25 0 0.00 0.00 0.00


0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00


0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00


35 20.47 65.58 25.23 31 32.98 52.50 31.16

8 Roads,Pathways

and Bridges

98 57.31 126.34 48.60 39 41.49 63.44 37.65


1 0.58 1.27 0.49 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

10 Sports 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

11 Animal Care 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 171 100.00 259.98 100.00 94 100.00 168.48 100.00

(iii) Agency-wise classification of the completed works

The information relating to MPLADS Implementing Agencies in the District and Works

sanctioned & completed by them from 2000-01 to 2011-12 is presented in Table 3.7.

Table 3.7MPLADS Implementing Agencies in the District and

Works sanctioned & completed by them from 2000-01 to 2011-12

[Amt. Rs. lakh]

S.No.

Particulars Works

No. % Amount %

1 Govt. Agencies/Departments 4 1.51 8.99 2.10

2 PRIs/LMBs 251 94.72 380.40 88.78

3 Societies/Trusts/NGOs 10 3.77 39.07 9.12Total 265 100.00 428.46 100.00


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(iv) Classification of works sanctioned to Societies / Trusts, works in rural areas

and works in the areas inhabited by SC/ST communities

The information relating to Completed MPLADS Works costing Rs. 5 lakh and above

involving Societies / Trusts, Works in Rural Areas and Works in the areas inhabited by

SC/ST communities from 2000-01 to 2011-12 is presented in Table 3.8.

Table 3.8Completed MPLADS Works costing Rs. 5 lakh and above involving

Societies / Trusts, Works in Rural Areas and Works in the areasinhabited by SC/ST communities from 2000-01 to 2011-12

[Amt. Rs. lakh]S.

No.Sector of

WorkTrusts/Societies Rural Area SC/ST Inhabited Area

No. % Amt. % No. % Amt. % No. % Amt. %

1 DrinkingWater facility

0 0.00 0.00 0.00 37 14.18 51.16 12.20 37 13.96 51.16 11.94

2 Education8 80.00 28.57 73.13 21 8.05 62.68 14.94 22 8.30 64.93 15.15

3 ElectricityFacility 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

4 Health &FamilyWelfare 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 0.77 3.24 0.77 2 0.75 3.24 0.76

5 IrrigationFacilities 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

6 Non-ConventionalEnergy

Sources 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.007 Other Public

Facilities

2 20.00 10.50 26.87 65 24.90 116.09 27.68 66 24.91 118.08 27.56

8 Roads,Pathwaysand Bridges 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 135 51.72 185.03 44.11 137 51.70 189.78 44.29

9 Sanitation &PublicHealth 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 0.38 1.27 0.30 1 0.38 1.27 0.30

10 Sports0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

11 Animal Care 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00Total 10 100.00 39.07 100.00 261 100.00 419.47 100.00 265 100.00 428.46 100.00

(v) MP-wise cost classification and average amount sanctioned of worksimplemented in the district

The law of averages may be helpful in reviewing the MPLAD Scheme as it supports the

belief about the expected outcomes from the policy that in the long run probabilities will

determine performance. The average expenditure recommended by the MPs under different

cost ranges is exhibited in Table 3.9.


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Table 3.9MP-wise cost classification and average amount sanctioned of works implemented in

the district[Amt. Rs lakh]

S.No.

Amountclassification

Lok Sabha MP Rajya Sabha MP


1 Upto Rs. 1lakh

0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

2 Rs. 1 lakh toRs. 5 lakh

167 97.66 236.41 90.93 90 95.74 148.48 88.13

3 Rs. 5 lakh toRs. 25 lakh

4 2.34 23.57 9.07 4 4.26 20.00 11.87

4 Above Rs. 25lakh

0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 171 100.00 259.98 100.00 94 100.00 168.48 100.00

AverageAmount

1.52 1.79


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CHAPTER-IV

ANALYSIS & RESULTS OF PHYSICAL VERIFICATIONOF SAMPLED MPLAD SCHEME WORKS

SAMPLE MPLAD SCHEME WORKS INCLUDED IN STUDY

When conducting an evaluation, it is critical to select a sample of items or units of analysis

that are representative of the population intended to be studied. A sample of total 60 works

completed during the period 2000-01 to 2011-12 has been selected for physical verification

of the Assets created under the Scheme as per the sample frame outlined in Chapter II.

A sample of 60 works costing Rs. 1 lac and above implemented in the District, have been

included in the sample and the sample has selected on stratified random basis to provide an

accurate reflection of the variations and diversity represented within a population, by going

down the list. The outcome data on sample collected in the study provide results of the

evaluation interventions which could well be generalized or made applicable to the universe

of the study with a greater degree of probability.

DISTRIBUTION PATTERN OF SAMPLE WORKS

The works have been selected in such a way that they will give a fair idea of the

implementation of the scheme from the angle of all the parameters of scheme guidelines.

The Year-wise , MP-wise, IA-wise, Location wise , Community Inhabitation-wise, Broad

Sector wise and Cost -wise classification of sample works are exhibited in Table 4.1 to

Table 4.4.

YEAR-WISE AND SECTOR-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF SAMPLE WORKS

The information relating to Year-wise and Sector-Wise Distribution of Sampled MPLADS

Works (Physical Units) is presented in Table 4.1A.


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Table 4.1AYear-wise and Sector-Wise Distribution of Sampled MPLADS Works (Physical Units)

S.No

Sector ofWork


2000-01

2001-02

2002-03

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Total


1 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 9

2 Education 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 6 1 2 1 153 Electricity

Facility0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


1 3 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 0 4 1 23


0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 10


0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

10 Sports0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 011 Animal Care 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 4 5 3 2 3 3 5 8 12 3 8 4 60% [To totalcompletedworks]

6.67 8.33 5.00 3.33 5.00 5.00 8.33 13.33 20.00 5.00 13.33 6.67 100.00


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All the broad sectors of works of the MPLAD Scheme implemented in the District during the

period 2000-01 to 2011-12, except Electricity Facility, Health & Family Welfare, Non-

Conventional Energy Sources, Sports and Animal Care Sectors where there was no work

executed or the execution was insignificant, are covered under the sample. Other Public

Facilities sector has been alloted 23 works, followed by Education sector with 15 works,

Roads, Pathways and Bridges with 10 works, Drinking Water Facility with 9 works, Health &

family welfare sector with 2 works and Sanitation & Public Health with 1 work. The number of

the entire sector works is roughly in proportion to the total works executed in the respective

sector or the sector considered necessary for the study. The sample is thus fairly

representative of the population to draw general inferences on the impact of the

programmed.

The maximum of about one fifth 12 works [20.82%] have been carried out in the year

2008-09 followed by 8 works [13.33%] in 2007-08 and the minimum of 2 work [3.33%] in the

year 2003-04. There was no year in which no project was completed.

The information relating to Year-wise and Sector-Wise Distribution of Sampled MPLADS

Works (Financial Outlay) is presented in Table 4.1B.


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Table 4.1BYear-wise and Sector-Wise Distribution of Sampled MPLADS Works (Financial Outlay)

[Amt. Rs lakh]S.No

Sector ofWork


2000-01

2001-02

2002-03

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Total

1 DrinkingWater Facility

2.00 3.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.50 4.90 4.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.43

2 Education 0.00 0.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 0.00 18.07 3.00 7.83 3.00 52.903 Electricity

Facility 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.004 Health &

FamilyWelfare

3.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.24


0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00


0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00


2.00 8.00 1.99 2.50 5.00 6.00 11.00 7.00 5.50 0.00 8.00 1.00 57.99

8 Roads,Pathways andBridges

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.97 2.00 5.00 4.00 4.50 3.00 20.47

9 Sanitation &Public Health

0.00 0.00 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.27

10 Sports 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0011 Animal Care 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 7.24 11.14 8.26 5.50 10.00 9.00 19.47 13.90 33.46 7.00 20.33 7.00 152.30% [To totalcompletedworks]

4.75 7.31 5.42 3.61 6.57 5.91 12.78 9.13 21.97 4.60 13.35 4.60 100.00


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From the financial outlay point of view, Other Public facilities sector has the maximum outlay

of Rs. 57.99 lakh [38.08%] of the total amount of Rs. 152.30 lakh for the sampled works.

This is followed by Education sector with Rs. 52.90 lakh [34.73%], Rs. 20.47 lakh [13.44%]

for Roads, Pathways & bridges sector and Rs. 16.43 lakh [10.79%] for Drinking water facility

sector. All the other Sectors in the sample have small amounts of allocations comprising of

only 10% of the total amount.

Looking at the sample on year-wise basis, the largest allocation of funds is from the year

2008-09 [Rs. 33.46 lakh at 21.97%], followed by the year 2010-11 [Rs. 20.33 lakh at

13.35%], 2006-07 [Rs. 19.47 lakh at 12.78%], 2007-08 [Rs. 13.90 lakh at 9.13%], 2001-02

[Rs. 11.14 lakh at 7.31%] and 2004-05 [Rs. 10.00 lakh at 6.57%] rest all the sector were

alloted less than Rs.10 lakh.

MP-WISE, AREA-WISE AND COST-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF SAMPLE WORKS

The information relating to MP-wise, Cost-wise, Rural Area-wise and SC/ST Area-wise

distribution of sampled worksis presented in Table 4.2.

Table 4.2MP-wise, Rural Area-wise, SC/ST Area-wise and Cost-wise distribution of sampled

works[Amt. Rs. lakh]

S.No.

Particulars Works involved

Physical Financial

No. % Amount %

1 Works recommended by

[i] Lok Sabha MP 34 56.67 87.37 57.37

[ii] Rajya Sabha MP 26 43.33 64.93 42.63

[iii] Nominated MP 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 60 100.00 152.30 100.00

2 Works recommended in

[i] Rural area 60 100 152.02 100

[ii] SC/ST area 60 100 152.02 100

3 Cost-wise classification of works

[i] Below Rs. 50,000 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

[ii] Between Rs. 50,000- Rs. 2 lakhs 22 36.67 30.01 19.70

[iii] Between Rs. 2 lakhs - Rs. 5 lakhs 31 51.67 83.72 54.97

[iv] Between Rs. 5 lakhs - Rs. 25 lakhs 7 11.67 38.57 25.33

[v] Above Rs. 25 lakhs 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 60 100.00 152.30 100.00


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MP-wise Position Of the total 60 sample works selected for onsite verification, 34 works

[56.37%] of the total selected works were recommended by LS MPs with a financial outlay of

Rs.87.37 lakh [57.37%] of the total amount sanctioned. As against this, 26 works [43.33%]

costing Rs. 64.93 lakh [42.63%] were recommended by RS MPs. No works were

recommended by Nominated MPs.

MPs are required to earmark 15% and 7.5% of the amount of their annual recommendations

of works to the District Authorities, for execution in the SC/ST habitation respectively. All the

works are executed in the ST area, as the district is predominantly inhabited by ST

population. In Narmada District 100% of the works are executed in the SC/ST area and rural

areas costing Rs. 152.30 lakh [100%].

Cost-wise Position As per cost-wise classification of the completed works selected for

onsite verification, the works were spread evenly in three categories viz. Rs. 0.50 lakh- Rs. 2

lakh, Rs. 2 lakh- Rs 5 lakh and Rs. 5 lakh Rs. 25 lakh with 19.70%, 54.97% and 25.33%

share respectively.

EXECUTING AGENCY-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF SAMPLE WORKS

The information relating to Sample Works allocated amongst different Implementing

Agencies for executionis presented in Table 4.3.

Table 4.3Sample Works allocated amongst different Implementing Agencies for execution

[Amt. Rs. lakh]

S.No.

Particulars Works involved

Physical Financial

No. % Amount %

1 Govt. Agencies/Departments 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

2 PRIs/LMBs 56 93.33 136.80 89.82

3 Societies/Trusts/NGOs 4 6.67 15.50 10.18

Total 60 100.00 152.30 100.00

The DA can identify suitable Agencies which include, Societies/Trusts/NGOs, PRIs/LMBs

and Government Departments/Agencies as Implementing Agencies [IAs] to implement works

under the programmed. Majority of the works ie 56 [93.33%] were implemented by

PRIs/LMBs, Societies/Trusts/NGOs were alloted 4 works [6.67%] while no work was alloted

to Govt. Agencies/Depts.

The information relating to Agency-wise, SC/ST area-wise and cost-wise classification of

works recommended by LS and RS MPs is presented in Table 4.4.


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Table 4.4Agency-wise, SC/ST area-wise and cost-wise classification

of works recommended by LS and RS MPs

[Amt. Rs. lakh]

S.

No.

Particulars Lok Sabha MPs Rajya Sabha MPs

1 Work recommended to No. ofWorks

% Amount % No. ofWorks

% Amount %

[i] Govt.Agencies/Departments

0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

[ii] PRIs/LMBs 32 94.12 79.37 90.84 24 92.31 57.43 88.45

[iii]Societies/Trusts/NGOs 2 5.88 8.00 9.16 2 7.69 7.50 11.55

2 Work recommended in

[i] Rural areas 34 56.67 87.09 57.29 26 43.33 64.93 42.71

[ii] SC/ST area 34 56.67 87.09 57.29 26 43.33 64.93 42.71

3 Cost wiseClassification

Upto 1 lakh 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

Between 1 lakh and 5lakh

30 88.24 63.80 73.02 23 88.46 49.93 76.90

Between 5 lakh and 25lakh

4 11.76 23.57 26.98 3 11.54 15.00 23.10

Above 25 lakh 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00

Of the total 60 sample works, 32 [94.12%] projects have been sponsored by the LS MPs and

24 [92.31%] by the RS MPs for these IA was PRIs while 2 works each [5.88% and 7.69%]

have been executed by Societies/Trust both for LS & RS MP.

LS MP has recommended 34 works [56.67%] to SC/ST inhabited areas and all these fall in

rural belt of the district, while RS MP has recommended 26 works [43.33%] to this area and

community. There was no work recommended out side SC/ST inhabited area and to urban

area in the district.

Majority of the works recommended by both Lok Sabha MPs and Rajya Sabha MPs fall

under the category of Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 5 lakh. There was no work in the range of above

Rs. 25 lakh category.

EXTENT OF ADHERENCE TO MPLAD SCHEME GUIDELINESBY DISTRICT AUTHORITY AND IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES

The Scheme Guidelines contain a detailed and elaborate procedure to ensure that the

operations are efficient and effective to maximize the MPLAD Scheme potential. Adherence

to the guidelines by all the stakeholders will make the scheme result-oriented, time bound

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The District Magistrate has been designated as the Implementing District Authority and he is

coordinating and supervising of implementation of works in the District.

The procedure followed by the DA in regard to various aspects of the implementation of the

Scheme from the receipt of the recommendations from the MPs to the post completion of

works stages, is summarized in Table 4.5.

Table 4.5Procedure followed by District Authority in Implementation of MPLAD Scheme

S. No. Norms / Parameters Status

Recommendation of MPs

i Recommendations being received on MPs letter heads Yes

ii Suggestive shelf/basket of works maintained by DA No

iii MPs recommending works from suggestive shelf / basket of works Yes

iv MPs also furnish cost estimates at the time of recommendation of work Yes

v No. of works relating to education and cultural development recommended by MPsoutside their parliamentary constituency

No

vi MPLADS Plaque installed at Govt. hospitals, Municipal/Panchayat Officesregarding sanction of ambulance

No

vii Assistance out of MPLADS extended for purchase of Books forschools/colleges/Institutes

No

viii Assistance out of MPLADS extended to differently abled persons No

Assistance out of MPLADS extended for purchase of Ambulances/Hearse Yes

Sasnction of works by DA

ix Maximum time limit of one year for completion of work being stipulated in thesanction letter

Yes

x Sanction letter contains a penal clause for delay in execution of work No

xi Penalty clause invoked against the agency involved Noxii Copies of sanction letters being sent to MP Yes

xiii No. of works where site recommended by MP changed by DA No

xiv No. of works where work recommended by MP rejected No

xv Problems experienced in obtaining clearance for any work from other agencies Yes

Sanction of works to Societies / Trusts

xvi Affidavit being taken from Societies / Trusts regarding non-interest of MPs familybefore sanction of work

Yes

xvii Undertaking being taken from User Agency for maintenance of the asset beforesanction of work

Yes

Maintenance of Records of Works/Assets by DA

xviii DA maintaining asset register for all works created in the district under MPLADS Yes

xix DA maintaining different MP-wise books of accounts under MPLADS Yes

xx Separate data regarding execution of works in SC&ST areas being maintained byDA

Yes

xxi Details of works / assets created under MPLADS being uploaded on the MPLADSwebsite

No

xxii Period up to which the website has been uploaded No

xiii All completed & and ongoing works displayed at the DA office No

Review Meetings taken by DA with Implementing Agenciesxxiv Periodicity of review meeting with IA on MPLADS [Monthly/Bimonthly/

Quarterly/As required]As

Required

xxv MPs presence in the review meetings [Regularly/Sometimes/Never] Never

Setting up of Facilitation Centre in the district

xxvi MPLADS Facilitation Centre set up in the district No

xxvii Provision of facilities such as computer, internet, office space etc. in the FacilitationCentre

Never


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General aspects

Xxviii No. of training programmes conducted (last 5 yrs) 0

Xxix No. of cases in which MPLADS funds used towards State Government share inany Centrally sponsored schemes [2000 to 2012]

No

Xxx No. of works in which public/community contributions also pooled with MPLADSfunds [2000 to 2012]

4

Xxxi CAG has undertaken test audit on MPLADS in the district Yesxxxii Complaints received from public on the use of MPLADS asset/funds 0

RECOMMENDATION OF MP AND ADHERENCE TO SANCTIONING CRITERIA

Under the MPLAD Scheme, an MP has to recommend work on his/her letter head duly

signed by him/her to the DA. All the sampled works in the district are reported to have been

recommended by MPs on their letter heads duly signed by them. In a few cases, MPs had

also furnished cost estimates along with the recommendation.

Among the sampled works, in respect of only 6 works, the recommendation of the MP was

received within 90 days from the commencement of the Financial Year which accounted for -

10% of the sampled works for majority of works recommendation was given round the year.

On the receipt of recommendation from the MP, the DA examines the eligibility and technical

feasibility of the work, prepares work estimates, and identifies IA and then accords financial

sanction and administrative approval. The standard sanction letter issued by the DA

contains a clause stipulating the time limit for completion of work by the IA which is normally

not more than one year. In case it is more than one year, specific reasons are required to be

incorporated in the sanction letter/order. Generally, a time limit of 90 days to 180 days is

given. But this limit varies according to the nature of work and amount sanctioned. Copies of

sanctioned letters are being invariably sent to the MPs by DA.

EXECUTION OF WORK

Assets created under the scheme are normally to be maintained by the User Agencies.

District Authority has to identify the User Agencies, obtain necessary clearance from the

Competent Authority where necessary, before sanction of work and follow the process of the

awarding the contract as per the procedure prescribed by the concerned State Government.

The procedure followed by the DA in this regard in the District is shown in Table 4.6.

Table 4.6Procedure followed in execution of work

S.No.

Particulars No. ofworks

%

1 Total works where User Agency [UA] was identified NA

[a] UA identified before sanction of work

[b] UA identified after sanction of work

2 Tendering Process adopted

[a] Works where process of tendering has been adoptedfor execution of work

0 0.00

[b] Works where execution done directly by theDepartment/Agency

60 100.00

3 All required clearances obtained 60 100.00


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All 60 works [100%] of the sample have been awarded for execution directly. There was no

necessity of going for tendering process as all the works were done by the department.

As per the State Government standard procedure , open tenders are invited in case of work

costing more than Rs. 10 lakh and for the works less than Rs. 10 lakh , the works is allotted

to the Labour Coop. Societies through the District Labor Co-Op. Federation, by the IA. The

work up to this limit can also be allotted to a qualified unemployed Engineer from the panel

maintained by the Public Works Department.

DA is following the established work scrutiny, technical work estimation norms and otheradministrative procedure as laid down by the State Govt. in the execution of work.

The standard sanction letters issued by the DA contain a clause stipulating the time limit forcompletion of work by the IA which is normally not more than one year. The sanction letterdoes not contain penal clause for delay in execution of work.

SAMPLED WORKS J OINTLY FUNDED/CONVERGEDWITH OTHER GOVT. SCHEMES/PROGRAMMES

Convergence brings better synergy between different government programmes and

schemes in terms of their planning, process sand implementation in order to use resources

efficiently. MPLAD scheme can be converged with GoI/State Govt. schemes provided such

works are eligible under MPLADS and funds of the other schemes are used first. There

were no cases of convergence of works with other govt. schemes/programmes or any

sampled work jointly funded.

OPENING OF BANK ACCOUNTS

The DA has opened separate MP-wise Savings Bank Accounts in Nationalized Banks as per

scheme Guidelines. All the MPLADS funds received from the GoI are deposited in the bank

accounts and the interest accrued thereon is also being utilized for the recommended works.

DA has been releasing advance to the IAs on time and as per Scheme Guidelines.

RELEASE OF ADVANCE TO IA IN RESPECT OF THE SAMPLED WORKS

Timely and adequate release of funds to the IAs helps in the smooth implementation of a

project. Under the Guidelines, DA could release advance up to 50% of the estimated cost of

sanctioned work to the IA and balance on the basis of progress of the work. Effective from

15 June, 2011, DA shall release 75% of the estimated cost in advance as Ist installment if IA

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