Government Of India Scheme Notes – On Ministry Of Rural Development – For W.B.C.S. Examination.
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1. National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP).
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• The NSAP is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Rural
Development. It came into effect from 15th August,1995.
• It represents a significant step towards the fulfilment of the DPSP in Article 41
of the Constitution.
• Article 41 of the Constitution of India directs the State to provide public
assistance to its citizens in case of unemployment, old age, sickness and
disablement and in other cases of undeserved want within the limit of its
economic capacity and development.
• It aims to provide financial assistance to the elderly, widows and persons with
disabilities in the form of social pensions.
• Coverage: It currently covers more than three crore people who are below the
poverty line (BPL), including about 80 lakh widows, 10 lakh disabled and 2.2
crore elderly.
• Presently NSAP comprises of five schemes, namely:
o Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS).
o Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS).
o Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS).
o National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS).
o Annapurna
2. Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin)
• As per the latest study conducted by the Rural Development Ministry,
the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) is in doldrums with over
12 lakh pending houses and land being provided to only 12 per cent of the
beneficiaries.
• The government launched “Housing for All” in rural areas under which the
Government will provide an environmentally safe and secure pucca house to
every rural household by 2022.
• Named the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin), in its first phase the target
is to complete one crore houses by March 2019.
• Minimum support of nearly Rs. 1.5 lakh to Rs. 1.6 lakh to a household is
available. There is also a provision of Bank loan upto Rs. 70,000/-, if the
beneficiary so desires.
• Cost sharing: The cost of unit assistance in this scheme is shared between
Central and State Governments in the ratio 60:40 in plain areas and 90: 10 for
North Eastern and Himalayan States.
• The selection of beneficiaries has been through the Socio-Economic Census
2011 data and validating it through the Gram Sabha.
• The houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana would be allotted to preferably
the female member of the family.
• The programme provides for skilling 5 lakh Rural Masons by 2019.
• A large-scale use of local materials is envisaged along with a complete home
with cooking space, electricity provision, LPG, toilet and bathing area, drinking
water etc through convergence.
• The programme uses ICT and space technology to further confirm correct
selection of beneficiaries and progress of work.
3. Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)
• The Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) is under
implementation across the country (launched in 2016).
• It is a unique programme, designed to deliver catalytic interventions to rural
areas on the threshold of growth.
• Funding Support:
o There is a funding support of up to 30% of the estimated investment for
each Rurban cluster, given as Critical Gap Funding (CGF), while 70% of
the funds is mobilized by the States through convergence with synergic
State and Central programmes and private investment and institutional
funding.
o The CGF is now shared between the Centre and the State in a ratio of
60:40 for Plain area States and 90:10 for Himalayan and NE States.
• Various Provisions:
o Provision of basic amenities –
▪ Provision of 24/7 Water Supply to all households,
▪ Solid and Liquid Waste Management facilities at the household
and cluster level.
o Provision of Inter and Intra village roads –
▪ Adequate Street Lights and Public Transport facilities using green
technologies.
o Provision of Economic Amenities –
▪ Various thematic areas in the sectors of Agri Services and
Processing, Tourism, and Skill development to promote Small
and Medium Scale Enterprises.
4. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
• The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) announced the Deen Dayal
Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), on 25th September 2014.
• DDU-GKY is a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), tasked
with the dual objectives of adding diversity to the incomes of rural poor
families and cater to the career aspirations of rural youth.
• DDU-GKY is uniquely focused on rural youth between the ages of 15 and 35
years from poor families.
• Gram Panchayat will play a key role in generating awareness about the
programme, facilitate mobilization of candidates, and assist in job melas and in
tracking candidate placements.
• Mandatory coverage of socially disadvantaged groups (SC/ST 50%; Minority
15%; Women 33%).
• Guaranteed Placement for at least 75% trained candidates.
• Greater emphasis on projects for poor rural youth in Jammu and Kashmir
(HIMAYAT), the North-East region and 27 Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) districts
(ROSHINI).
• It plays an instrumental role in supporting the social and economic programs
of the government like the Make In India, Digital India, Smart Cities, Start-Up
India and Stand-Up India campaigns.
5. Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission
(NRLM)
• The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of timeline for implementation
of the Special Package under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural
Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) for Jammu & Kashmir for another period of
one year during 2018-19.
• The Cabinet also approved allocation of funds to the State under DAY-NRLM on
a need basis for implementation of the Special Package without linking it with
poverty ratio.
• About Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission
(DAY-NRLM):
o The Government is implementing DAY-NRLM across the country in all
States and Union Territories (except Delhi and Chandigarh).
o It is supported by World Bank.
o The scheme aims to organize the poor into Self Help Groups (SHGs) and
make them capable for self-employment.
o Organizing at least one-woman member from each rural poor
household into SHGs.
o The financial support under the programme is mainly in the form of
Revolving Fund and Community Investment Funds, given as grants to
the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their federations.
o DAY-NRLM also focuses on bank linkage of the institutions.
o The programme has a special focus on women empowerment including
a dedicated component for promoting farm and non-farm based
livelihoods for women farmers in rural areas.
o In addition, start-up enterprises at village levels are also supported to
promote entrepreneurial activities in those areas.
o It is one of the world’s largest initiatives to improve the livelihood of
poor.
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