Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)

Why in news?

• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its assent for the continuation of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) till 2026.

About Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA):

• It is a centrally sponsored scheme to boost the governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs).
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Funding:

• It will comprise Central and State components. The Central Components will be fully funded by the Government of India.
• The funding pattern for State Components will be in the ratio of 60:40 for Center and States respectively, 90:10 for NE, Hilly States and Union Territory (UT) of J&K and 100% for UTs.

Coverage:

• The scheme will extend to all States and UTs of the country and will also include institutions of rural local government in non-Part IX areas, where Panchayats do not exist.

Implementation of the Scheme

• The scheme will be implemented in a demand-driven mode. The State Government will formulate their Annual Action Plans for seeking assistance from the Central Government as per their priorities and requirements.
• The implementation will broadly be aligned with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Further, no permanent posts would be created under the scheme, but need-based contractual human resources may be provisioned for overseeing the implementation of the scheme and providing technical support to States/UTs.
• The scheme will also converge capacity building initiatives of other Ministries/ Departments for the attainment of SDGs.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

With reference to ‘Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan’, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme will be implemented in a demand-driven mode

2. It entirely funded by Central Government

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer