Committee on. Performance Based Payments for Better Outcomes in. Rural Development Programmes

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1 Committee on Performance Based Payments for Better Outcomes in Rural Development Programmes

2 Committee on Performance Based Payments for better outcomes in RD programmes The Committee on Performance Based Payments for better outcomes in Rural Development Programmes on Terms of Reference of the Committee : Review the management structure and deployment of field functionaries under different programmes implemented by the MoRD including DRDA Examine the job profile of rural development field functionaries and work out a composite job profile for rural development functionary at Gram Panchayat, Block Panchayat and District Panchayat level Review the existing remuneration policy of filed functionaries under different programmes of MoRD and work out a payment system based on performance outcomes Indicate a framework for training of a composite rural development functionary to become a multi-tasking resource person

3 Major Major issues issues in the in existing staffing structure pattern Multiplicity of cadres Not accountable to Panchayats Remuneration not linked to performance Ad hoc engagement leading to attrition Existing Staff Structure Delayed payment Wide variations in service conditions across states Variance in suggested and actual skill sets

The changed funding pattern has also increased the resource

4 Allocation under major Programmes of MoRD & MoDWS Allocations have increased significantly in the recent years. The changed funding pattern has also increased the resource availability The 14 th Finance Commission has also provided untied grants to the PRIs

5 Resources Available for Administrative Expenses ( ) Scheme % of Admin fund Total Scheme allocation Admissible admin expenditure Expenditure Unspent balance MGNREGS 6 56,851.75* , DAY-NRLM PAMY-G NSAP NRDWP FFC Grants# NA NA Source: Budget documents; *Total availability; # Not a scheme

6 Major Recommendations of the Committee Clear recognition of Core and Agency function of Panchayats. Strengthening of HR for core functions key to improve agency function performance. A full time Secretary and a Technical Assistant in every GP For Panchayats with population of 20,000 and above, Panchayat Secretary to be a Group B Level officer. Adequate supervisory engineering and IT posts at IP level Clustering of Panchayats in States having Panchayats of small size and population/pesa/ Hill areas with deployment of permanent staff at cluster level with adequate qualification especially in engineering/it/accounting etc. Contd

7 Major Recommendations of the Committee HR support to Gram Panchayats from SHGs/NGOs/Functional Committees Utilization of human resources of SHG network, VOs and trained CRPs by the GP for specific functions particularly those related to mobilization of people, awareness generation and collective action, and increasing participation during GSs. Development of a comprehensive competency framework for all existing staff at different positions. Recruitment of State level with defined qualification and recruitment process, deployment by Panchayats. Career path of permanent recruits to be clearly defined with possibilities of them being absorbed in the appropriate State cadres

8 Major Recommendations of the Committee Application of Information & Communication Technology in Panchayats Use of Transaction based software Double entry system of accounting Universalization of the SECURE software Upgrading the PES to support transaction at the GP level Provision for running the software without internet connectivity. NIRD&PR to function as a common platform for exchange of information about all ICT applications developed by the Central and State Government on various aspects.

9 Implication on RD Programmes Under MGNREGS, existing Gram Rozgar Sevaks trained as Barefoot Technicians to carry out essential engineering functions including those related to water supply and sanitation Merger of DRDAs with DPs in States will enable streamlining of resources and professional support for programme implementation Indicative Framework- States free to adopt models of convergence suitable to them. Strengthening of the engineering staff at Block/Intermediate level through creation of a budget line of Rs. 1,000 crore annually for a period of five years on sharing basis with the States

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The Committee on Performance Based Payments for Better Outcomes in Rural Development Programmes

The Committee on Performance Based Payments for Better Outcomes in Rural Development Programmes 1 Why was the Committee set up? A large number of programmes are implemented for rural development. Fixed