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S.M.VIJAYANAND IASS.M.VIJAYANAND IASPRINCIPAL SECRETARY(PRINCIPAL SECRETARY(LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT)LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT)GOVERNMENT OF KERALAGOVERNMENT OF KERALA
DECENTRALISATIONDECENTRALISATIONA DECADE OF KERALAA DECADE OF KERALA
EXPERIENCEEXPERIENCE
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APPROACHAPPROACH
Decentralizationas humanizing StateandDecentralizationas humanizing Stateandnotrolling back Statenotrolling back State
BigBangBigBang
Massivetransferoffunctions,functionariesandMassivetransferoffunctions,functionariesandfundsinaspaceoften monthsfundsinaspaceoften months
ReversalsReversals
Givingresponsibilitiesandthen buildingGivingresponsibilitiesandthen building
capacitycapacity Givingpowersandthensetting upsystemsGivingpowersandthensetting upsystems
TransferringresourcesandthenputtinginTransferringresourcesandthenputtinginplaceaccountability arrangementsplaceaccountability arrangements
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APPROACHAPPROACH (Contd..)(Contd..)
Learning by doingLearning by doing
Capacity cannot becreated invacuoCapacity cannot becreated invacuo
CampaigntosettheagendaandinstilenthusiasmCampaigntosettheagendaandinstilenthusiasm
Planningasentry pointPlanningasentry point
Methodology developedafterfieldtrialsin KalliasseriMethodology developedafterfieldtrialsin Kalliasseri
ContinuousrefiningContinuousrefining
ActivistfacilitationActivistfacilitation
Learningfrom mistakesLearningfrom mistakes
AdhocsystemsAdhocsystems
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APPROACHAPPROACH (Contd..)(Contd..)
FasttrackresponsesystemFasttrackresponsesystem
Phases
of
experi
mentation,
correction,
Phases
of
experi
mentation,
correction,
stabilizationandinstitutionalizationstabilizationandinstitutionalization
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FIRST STEPSFIRST STEPS
A. RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSFERREDA. RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSFERRED
PrinciplesadoptedPrinciplesadopted
SubsidiaritySubsidiarity ServiceareaServicearea
LeveloftechnicalcomplexityLeveloftechnicalcomplexity
LevelofcapacityLevelofcapacity PotentialforparticipationandresponsivenessPotentialforparticipationandresponsiveness
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A. RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSFERREDA. RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSFERRED (Contd)(Contd)
RoadsRoads
Village RoadsandotherDistrict RoadsVillage RoadsandotherDistrict Roads
(District Panchayat)(District Panchayat)
RoadsconnectingtwovillagesRoadsconnectingtwovillages(Block Panchayat)(Block Panchayat)
Minor Localroads (Village Panchayat)Minor Localroads (Village Panchayat)
Irrigation (about 75%)Irrigation (about 75%) alltiersalltiers
Watersupply (about50%) alltiersWatersupply (about50%) alltiers
ElectrificationElectrification alltiersalltiers
StreetlightingStreetlighting Village PanchayatsVillage Panchayats
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HumanDevelopmentHumanDevelopment EducationEducation
oo Primary EducationPrimary Education Village PanchayatsVillage Panchayats
oo Secondary EducationSecondary Education-- District PanchayatsDistrict Panchayats
HealthHealth
oo Primary HealthPrimary Health Village PanchayatsVillage Panchayats
oo Firstreferral unitFirstreferral unit Block PanchayatBlock Panchayat
oo Secondary HealthSecondary Health District PanchayatsDistrict Panchayats
ICDSICDS Village PanchayatsVillage Panchayats Welfare PensionsWelfare Pensions Village PanchayatsVillage Panchayats
Women & ChildDevelopment(90%)Women & ChildDevelopment(90%) AlltiersAlltiers
SCP (2/3rd)SCP (2/3rd) Alltiers (60Alltiers (60--2020--20)20)
TSP (50%)TSP (50%) Alltiers (50Alltiers (50--2020--30)30)
A. RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSFERREDA. RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSFERRED (Contd)(Contd)
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A. RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSFERREDA. RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSFERRED (Contd)(Contd)
EconomicDevelopmentEconomicDevelopment
Agriculture &alliedsectors (75%)Agriculture &alliedsectors (75%) Alltiers (75Alltiers (75 1515 15)15)
Traditional &localindustries (50%)Traditional &localindustries (50%)Alltiers (75Alltiers (75 1515 15)15)
Poverty reduction (90%)Poverty reduction (90%) AlltiersAlltiers
Absolute clarity in respect of infrastructureAbsolute clarity in respect of infrastructure
good degree of clarity in respect of services andgood degree of clarity in respect of services and
overlaps and blurring in respect of economicoverlaps and blurring in respect of economic
development (except poverty reduction)development (except poverty reduction)
Responsibilities indicated in the Panchayat Raj Act itselfResponsibilities indicated in the Panchayat Raj Act itself
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B. TRANSFER OF STAFFB. TRANSFER OF STAFF
NonetadditiontostaffduetoNonetadditiontostaffduetodecentralizationdecentralization
PrincipleofworkandworkergoingPrincipleofworkandworkergoing
togethertogether
Cadres undisturbedCadres undisturbed acompromiseacompromise
Recruitment by Public Service CommissionRecruitment by Public Service Commission
Salaries by GovernmentSalaries by Government
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Placement by DepartmentsPlacement by Departments Functionalanddisciplinary control (upto minorFunctionalanddisciplinary control (upto minor
punishment) by PRIspunishment) by PRIs AssigningworkAssigningwork ReportingrequirementsReportingrequirements
Review/inspectionsReview/inspections FinancialrelationshipFinancialrelationship
DualcontrolDualcontrol DeploymentofsurplusstaffDeploymentofsurplusstaff
MinisterialMinisterial EngineeringEngineering
LSGD EngineeringWingLSGD EngineeringWing
Towards LSGD Ministerialand Executive CadreTowards LSGD Ministerialand Executive Cadre
Issueof CEOIssueof CEO
B. TRANSFER OF STAFFB. TRANSFER OF STAFF(contd..)(contd..)
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Mobilizationofstakeholders,elected members,Mobilizationofstakeholders,elected members,
officials,politicalparties,employeesorganizationsofficials,politicalparties,employeesorganizations
andtrade unions,academicand R &Dinstitutions,andtrade unions,academicand R &Dinstitutions,
Civil Society groups,religiousleaders, mediaCivil Society groups,religiousleaders, media
Mobilizationof Volunteer Technical CorpsfromMobilizationof Volunteer Technical Corpsfrom
professionalsprofessionals-- through individualletterswritten bythrough individualletterswritten by
Late Shri E.M. S. NamboodiripadLate Shri E.M. S. Namboodiripad
PEOPLEs CAMPAIGNPEOPLEs CAMPAIGN
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High Level Guidance CommitteeHigh Level Guidance Committee
ResourcepersonsResourcepersons about600 Key Resourcepersonsatabout600 Key Resourcepersonsat
Statelevel, 1,400District Resourcepersonsand 1,00,000Statelevel, 1,400District Resourcepersonsand 1,00,000
Local Resourcepersonsat Village PanchayatlevelLocal Resourcepersonsat Village Panchayatlevel
Interactivesessionswith PRI leaders by Minister, PlanningInteractivesessionswith PRI leaders by Minister, Planning
Board Membersand SecretaryBoard Membersand Secretary
FullpagepressfeaturesonessentialprinciplesandFullpagepressfeaturesonessentialprinciplesand
proceduresprocedures
NonNon--propagandistpropagandist
State PlanningBoardgiventhenodalroleassisted by a CellState PlanningBoardgiventhenodalroleassisted by a Cell
ofcommittedindividualsfrom differentwalksoflifeofcommittedindividualsfrom differentwalksoflife
PEOPLEs CAMPAIGNPEOPLEs CAMPAIGN (Contd..)(Contd..)
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STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESSSTEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS
Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment
Through StakeholderconsultationsThrough Stakeholderconsultations
Through Grama SabhasThrough Grama Sabhas
oo Publicity through KudumbashreenetworkandPublicity through Kudumbashreenetworkand
SchoolsSchoolsoo FacilitatorsFacilitators
oo SemiSemi--structuredquestionnairestructuredquestionnaire
oo BreakoutgroupsBreakoutgroups
oo RecordingofdiscussionsRecordingofdiscussions
oo Electingconvenerforeach Grama SabhaElectingconvenerforeach Grama Sabha
oo OfficialascoOfficialasco--ordinatorordinator
Grama SabhaequivalentforBlock &District PanchayatsGrama SabhaequivalentforBlock &District Panchayats
oo Consistingofelected membersoflowertiersConsistingofelected membersoflowertiers
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Situation analysisSituation analysis through Development Reportsthrough Development Reportspreparedonceinfive yearspreparedonceinfive years
InstructionsonpreparationInstructionsonpreparation
Availabledataprovidedthrough KILAAvailabledataprovidedthrough KILA
DatasourcesintimatedDatasourcesintimated PRA undertakenPRA undertaken
Drafting Committeesforeach PanchayatDrafting Committeesforeach Panchayat
Supportteam atDistrictlevelSupportteam atDistrictlevel
Strategy settingStrategy setting through Development Seminarsthrough Development Seminars
Consistingofvariousstakeholders (about200to500inConsistingofvariousstakeholders (about200to500innumber)number)
STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS (contd..)STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS (contd..)
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Priority setting and Resource allocationPriority setting and Resource allocation-- By elected bodiesBy elected bodies
ProjectisationProjectisation -- By multiBy multi--disciplinary Working Groupsdisciplinary Working Groups
Headed by elected MembersHeaded by elected Members
Convened by officialconcernedConvened by officialconcerned
Anexpertasanexpert Vice ChairmanAnexpertasanexpert Vice Chairman
Expert membersdrawnfrom civilsociety,primaryExpert membersdrawnfrom civilsociety,primarystakeholdersandprofessionalsinthesectorstakeholdersandprofessionalsinthesector
Atleast 14Working Groupsforeach PRIAtleast 14Working Groupsforeach PRI
Project Formscentrally prescribedProject Formscentrally prescribed to becomputerisedinto becomputerisedin
the XIth Planandelectroniccopiesgiventhe XIth Planandelectroniccopiesgiven
STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS (contd..)STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS (contd..)
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Plan FinalizationPlan Finalization -- By elected bodiesBy elected bodies
Plan document preparationPlan document preparation
ConsistingoffollowingchaptersConsistingoffollowingchapters
1.1. Development scenario of the local governmentDevelopment scenario of the local government
2.2. Efforts during the past ten yearsEfforts during the past ten years
3.3. Success and failuresSuccess and failures
4.4. Physical and Financial achievements and outcomes in thePhysical and Financial achievements and outcomes in the
Ninth and Tenth PlanNinth and Tenth Plan
5.5. Strategic vision of the local governmentStrategic vision of the local government
STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS (contd..)STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS (contd..)
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6.6. Summary ofpossibleprojectssectorwisewithineach sectorSummary ofpossibleprojectssectorwisewithineach sector
givingtheexistingscenario,theintendedscenario,sizeofgivingtheexistingscenario,theintendedscenario,sizeof
thegapandtheintendedphasesoffilling upofthegapsthegapandtheintendedphasesoffilling upofthegaps
with monitorabletargetswith monitorabletargets-- separately for Planandseparately for Planand
MaintenanceplanMaintenanceplan
7.7. AllocationofresourcessubAllocationofresourcessub--sectorsector--wisewise
a.a. FromFrom DevelopmentDevelopment FundFund
b.b. FromFrom MaintenanceMaintenance FundFundc.c. FromFrom OwnOwn RevenueRevenue andand GeneralGeneral PurposePurpose FundFund
d.d. FromFrom creditcredit
e.e. FromFrom people'speople's contributioncontribution
STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS (contd..)STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS (contd..)
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8.8. Write up on AntiWrite up on Anti--poverty Sub Plan and Destitute Plan, Womenpoverty Sub Plan and Destitute Plan, Women
Component Plan, Plan for Special Groups and Special ComponentComponent Plan, Plan for Special Groups and Special Component
Plan and Governance PlanPlan and Governance Plan -- only very brief summariesonly very brief summaries
9.9. MaintenanceMaintenance PlanPlan (summary(summary only)only)10.10. WriteWrite upup onon creditcredit linkageslinkages
11.11. WriteWrite upup onon integrationintegration
12.12. Write up on monitoring arrangements intendedWrite up on monitoring arrangements intended
The Anti Poverty Sub Plan, Governance Plan,The Anti Poverty Sub Plan, Governance Plan,Maintenance Planandwhereverapplicable,the TribalMaintenance Planandwhereverapplicable,the TribalSub PlanareseparatedocumentswherefulldetailsSub Planareseparatedocumentswherefulldetailswould bepresented.would bepresented.
STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS (contd..)STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS (contd..)
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Vettingof PlansVettingof Plans
By multiBy multi--disciplinary Technical Advisorydisciplinary Technical Advisory
Groupswith expert membersdrawnfromGroupswith expert membersdrawnfromwithinandoutsidegovernmentwithinandoutsidegovernment
Approval by DPCApproval by DPC
Issueof PRIIssueof PRI--wiseproceedingswiseproceedings
STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS (contd..)STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS (contd..)
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SPECIALFEATURESSPECIALFEATURES
SpecificationsonsectoralallocationsSpecificationsonsectoralallocations 40%forproductivesector40%forproductivesector
Not morethan20%forinfrastructureNot morethan20%forinfrastructure
SocialjusticeallocationsSocialjusticeallocations 10%forwomen10%forwomen
5%forchildren,agedanddisabled5%forchildren,agedanddisabled
AntiAnti--poverty sub planpoverty sub plan
LocalplanonfamilyLocalplanonfamily--basedneeds by Neighbourhoodbasedneeds by Neighbourhood
Groupsofpoorwomen.Groupsofpoorwomen.
Wardlevelplanfor basic minimum needs by AreaWardlevelplanfor basic minimum needs by AreaDevelopment SocietiesDevelopment Societies (ADSs) (federationof NHGs)(ADSs) (federationof NHGs)
Village Panchayatlevelplanadding humanandVillage Panchayatlevelplanadding humanand
economicdevelopmentproposals by Communityeconomicdevelopmentproposals by Community
Development Society (CDS)Development Society (CDS) (anetworkof ADSs)(anetworkof ADSs)
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Asrayaforthedestitutes (1 to2%ofAsrayaforthedestitutes (1 to2%of
thepopulation)thepopulation)
Criteria basedidentificationCriteria basedidentification
Preparationofplansforeach familyPreparationofplansforeach family
ConvergenceofservicesandresourcesConvergenceofservicesandresources
SPECIALFEATURESSPECIALFEATURES (contd..)(contd..)
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Special Component PlanSpecial Component Plan
Basedonsurvey ofevery SC habitatBasedonsurvey ofevery SC habitat
Involvementofsocialanimatorsfrom thecommunityInvolvementofsocialanimatorsfrom thecommunity
Tribal Sub PlanTribal Sub Plan Hamlet baseddata baseHamlet baseddata base
Fullpowersto hamletassemblyFullpowersto hamletassembly
Involvementofsocialanimatorsfrom thecommunityInvolvementofsocialanimatorsfrom thecommunity
Gender PlanGender Plan Conductof StatusofWomenstudiesConductof StatusofWomenstudies
PlanforspecialgroupsPlanforspecialgroups children,aged,disabledchildren,aged,disabled
ConductofstatusstudiesConductofstatusstudies
SPECIALFEATURESSPECIALFEATURES (contd..)(contd..)
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Sectoral PlansSectoral Plans
HealthHealth
EducationEducation
ICDSICDS
Water SupplyWater Supply
EnergyEnergy
SanitationSanitation
Infrastructure PlansInfrastructure Plans
ConnectivityConnectivity SportsSports
Asset Management PlansAsset Management Plans
For maintenanceofassetsFor maintenanceofassets
SPECIALFEATURESSPECIALFEATURES (contd..)(contd..)
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Governance PlanGovernance Plan
Improvingaccountkeepingandoffice managementImprovingaccountkeepingandoffice management
ServiceDelivery PlansServiceDelivery Plans
oo HumanDevelopment ServicesHumanDevelopment Services Health, Education & Child developmentHealth, Education & Child development
oo Civic ServicesCivic Services
Water, Sanitation, LightingWater, Sanitation, Lighting
oo Welfare ServicesWelfare Services
PensionsPensions
Governance ServicesGovernance Services
oo CertificatesCertificates
oo LicensesLicenses
SPECIALFEATURESSPECIALFEATURES (contd..)(contd..)
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DISTRICT PLANNINGDISTRICT PLANNING
MultiMulti--level,iterativeprocesslevel,iterativeprocess
eg. Healtheg. Health
Spatial PlanSpatial Plan
Connectivity networkConnectivity network Play groundsPlay grounds
Serviceareaand utilitiesServiceareaand utilities
EconomicdevelopmentpatternsEconomicdevelopmentpatterns
VisioningVisioning Consultationrightfrom Village PanchayatsConsultationrightfrom Village Panchayats
PreparationofDistrictDevelopment ReportPreparationofDistrictDevelopment Report
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ApproachApproach
GapfillingforinfrastructureandfacilitiesGapfillingforinfrastructureandfacilities
Problem solvinginsocialandservicesectorsProblem solvinginsocialandservicesectors
RealisingpotentialinproductivesectorsRealisingpotentialinproductivesectors
Localfreedom withinconsensualdistrictlevelLocalfreedom withinconsensualdistrictlevel
approachapproach
ExpertinstitutionalsupportforidentifyingkeyExpertinstitutionalsupportforidentifyingkey
issuesissues R&DinstitutionsR&Dinstitutions
AcademicinstitutionsAcademicinstitutions
Universities, Medical Colleges, Technical InstitutionsUniversities, Medical Colleges, Technical Institutions
DISTRICT PLANNINGDISTRICT PLANNING(contd..)(contd..)
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COMPONENTS OF THE DISTRICT PLANCOMPONENTS OF THE DISTRICT PLAN
Local PlansforDevelopment FundsLocal PlansforDevelopment Funds
Local Plansfor CSSLocal Plansfor CSS
Planfor Maintenance FundsPlanfor Maintenance Funds
Reckoningandpositioningof State Plan SchemesReckoningandpositioningof State Plan Schemes
Suggestionsforfuture State Plan SchemesSuggestionsforfuture State Plan Schemes
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SUPPORT SYSTEMSSUPPORT SYSTEMS
Working GroupWorking Group MultiMulti--disciplinarydisciplinary
oo ElectedleaderElectedleader ChairpersonChairperson
oo OfficialOfficial ConvenerConveneroo BeneficiaryBeneficiary
oo ProfessionalProfessional
oo ActivistsActivists
MultipleperspectivesMultipleperspectives
QuinQuin--angulationangulation
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Working GroupWorking Group(contd.)(contd.) Draftdiscussionpaper by ConvenorDraftdiscussionpaper by Convenor
EvaluationofexperiencesofarEvaluationofexperiencesofar
Consultationwith stakeholdersConsultationwith stakeholders
AnalysisofdataAnalysisofdata
Determinationofgaps,shortcomings,problemsandDeterminationofgaps,shortcomings,problemsand
potentialpotential
ListingofstrategicoptionsListingofstrategicoptions
ListingofprojectoptionsandsuggestingprioritiesListingofprojectoptionsandsuggestingpriorities
Projectisationafterclearance by elected body.Projectisationafterclearance by elected body.
SUPPORT SYSTEMSSUPPORT SYSTEMS (contd..)(contd..)
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Technical Advisory GroupTechnical Advisory Group MultiMulti--disciplinarydisciplinary Set up by DPCSet up by DPC
Vettingof PlansVettingof Plans
District Planning CommitteesDistrict Planning Committees
District Panchayat Presidentis headDistrict CollectorasDistrict Panchayat Presidentis headDistrict CollectorasMember Secretary andrespectedexpertisgovernmentMember Secretary andrespectedexpertisgovernmentnominee. Alldistrictlevelofficersare Joint Secretaries.nominee. Alldistrictlevelofficersare Joint Secretaries.
Technical Secretariatconsistingof Planning, StatisticalTechnical Secretariatconsistingof Planning, Statisticaland Town & Country PlanningDepartmentsand Town & Country PlanningDepartments
Plan Coordinationgroup undernominatedexpertPlan Coordinationgroup undernominatedexpertmembermember
Sectoral Resource GroupsSectoral Resource Groups
Resource Team forpreparationofDevelopmentreportResource Team forpreparationofDevelopmentreport
Technical Advisory Groupsforvettingofplans.Technical Advisory Groupsforvettingofplans.
SUPPORT SYSTEMSSUPPORT SYSTEMS (contd..)(contd..)
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District Planning CommitteeDistrict Planning Committee Preparationofpositionpapersespecially on Local EconomicPreparationofpositionpapersespecially on Local Economic
Development, Special Component Plan, Tribal Sub Plan,Development, Special Component Plan, Tribal Sub Plan,Health and EducationHealth and Education
FacilitatingintegrationandconvergenceFacilitatingintegrationandconvergence
IntegrationofservicesIntegrationofservices IntegrationofresourcesIntegrationofresources
DecentralizedplanDecentralizedplan
CreditplanCreditplan
PeoplesplanPeoplesplan
SectoralintegrationSectoralintegration
CrossCross--sectoralintegrationsectoralintegration
HorizontalintegrationHorizontalintegration
Vertical IntegrationVertical Integration
SpatialintegrationSpatialintegration
SUPPORT SYSTEMSSUPPORT SYSTEMS (contd..)(contd..)
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CoCo--ordinatorsatBlockandDistrictlevelsordinatorsatBlockandDistrictlevels
Coordination CommitteeCoordination Committee
Headed by M (LSG) with M(Fin), Principal SecretaryHeaded by M (LSG) with M(Fin), Principal Secretary
(LSG), Principal Secretary (Fin), Secretary (Plg.)(LSG), Principal Secretary (Fin), Secretary (Plg.)
andkey HODsas membersforfasttrackonlineandkey HODsas membersforfasttrackonline
responseandtroubleshootingresponseandtroubleshooting
Statelevel Guidance CellStatelevel Guidance Cell
Local Government AssociationsLocal Government Associations
Forpolicy consultationForpolicy consultation
ForcollectiveactionForcollectiveaction
SUPPORT SYSTEMSSUPPORT SYSTEMS (contd..)(contd..)
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CAPACITY BUILDINGCAPACITY BUILDING
DetailedplanguidelinesDetailedplanguidelines
Directexplanationtoelected headsandkeyDirectexplanationtoelected headsandkey
officials by Minister, Principal Secretary andofficials by Minister, Principal Secretary and
PlanningBoard MembersPlanningBoard Members
Freedom toaccesscapacityFreedom toaccesscapacity
From nonFrom non--governmentexpertsandcivilsocietygovernmentexpertsandcivilsociety
activistsactivists
From institutionsFrom institutions
From accredited NGOsFrom accredited NGOs
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Key role of KILAKey role of KILA Districtoutreach centresDistrictoutreach centres
TrainersoncallinalldistrictsTrainersoncallinalldistricts
Training Advisory Council underDPCTraining Advisory Council underDPC
TrainingasperclearactionplanTrainingasperclearactionplan
HandbooksonalldevelopmentsectorsHandbooksonalldevelopmentsectors
Designof PlanformatsDesignof Planformats
HelpdeskHelpdesk
ToolkitsToolkits
oo PreparationofworkinggroupreportsPreparationofworkinggroupreportsoo Conductof Grama SabhasConductof Grama Sabhas
oo ConductofDevelopment SeminarConductofDevelopment Seminar
oo PreparationofdevelopmentreportPreparationofdevelopmentreport
oo PreparationofdistrictplanPreparationofdistrictplan
CAPACITY BUILDINGCAPACITY BUILDING(contd..)(contd..)
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ROLE OF SHG NETWORK IN DECENTRALIZATIONROLE OF SHG NETWORK IN DECENTRALIZATION
Providesparticipationin Grama SabhasandprotectsProvidesparticipationin Grama Sabhasandprotects
interestsofthepoorinterestsofthepoor
Facilitatesparticipatory planningof Anti PovertyFacilitatesparticipatory planningof Anti Poverty
programmesprogrammes
Servesasanextension mechanismServesasanextension mechanism
FacilitatesimprovedaccesstopublicservicesFacilitatesimprovedaccesstopublicservices Allowscommunity contractingAllowscommunity contracting
EnhancescapabilitiesforaccessingeconomicdevelopmentEnhancescapabilitiesforaccessingeconomicdevelopment
opportunitiesopportunities
Enablescommunity based monitoringEnablescommunity based monitoring
ContributestolocalgovernmentleadershipContributestolocalgovernmentleadership
IF CONSCIOUSLY STRUCTURED SHGS OF THE POOR CAN FURTHERIF CONSCIOUSLY STRUCTURED SHGS OF THE POOR CAN FURTHER
DEMOCRATISE DECENTRALISATION AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL GOVERNMENTSDEMOCRATISE DECENTRALISATION AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
INSTEAD OF WEAKENING THEM AS PARALLEL BODIES.INSTEAD OF WEAKENING THEM AS PARALLEL BODIES.
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ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCEASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE
EquitableflowoffundstoallregionsEquitableflowoffundstoallregions
ProPro--poorexpenditurepoorexpenditure Impressivecreationof minimum needsinfrastructureImpressivecreationof minimum needsinfrastructure
SubstantialimprovementinpublicserviceinfrastructureSubstantialimprovementinpublicserviceinfrastructure
Anganwadis, Schools, HospitalsAnganwadis, Schools, Hospitals
But management of professionals needs to improveBut management of professionals needs to improve
Goodpracticesin mostdevelopmentsectorsGoodpracticesin mostdevelopmentsectors
Impressive mobilisationofcontributionfrom thecommunityImpressive mobilisationofcontributionfrom thecommunity
FreesurrenderoflandFreesurrenderofland
Costsharing (10%forwatersupply andirrigation)Costsharing (10%forwatersupply andirrigation)
Fullresponsibility of O & MFullresponsibility of O & M
but tax collection not impressivebut tax collection not impressive
EnhancedpublicparticipationEnhancedpublicparticipation
but participation ofbetter off people quite weakbut participation ofbetter off people quite weak
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ImprovedtargettingImprovedtargetting
yet the destitutes did not gain proportionatelyyet the destitutes did not gain proportionately
Improvedcapacity ofelectedleadersImprovedcapacity ofelectedleaders
but official capacitystill weakbut official capacitystill weak
EnhancedtransparencyEnhancedtransparency but corruption still prevalent though at reduced levelsbut corruption still prevalent though at reduced levels
GoodresponsetodevelopmentalneedsGoodresponsetodevelopmentalneeds
but thin spread of resourcesbut thin spread of resources
Delay insetting upappropriatesupportsystemsDelay insetting upappropriatesupportsystems
PublicWorksexecutionPublicWorksexecution
ProcurementProcurement
AccountingandreportingAccountingandreporting
MonitoringMonitoring
ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCEASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE (contd..)(contd..)
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LESSONS FROM KERALA EXPERIENCELESSONS FROM KERALA EXPERIENCE
Rapiddecentralization hasseveraladvantagesRapiddecentralization hasseveraladvantages
SpeedoftheoperationdiminishesoppositionSpeedoftheoperationdiminishesopposition
Oncegivenresponsibilities Local GovernmentsareforcedtoOncegivenresponsibilities Local Governmentsareforcedto
performperform
Pressureon GovernmenttoensurethatdecentralizationPressureon Governmenttoensurethatdecentralizationsucceedssucceeds
DecentralizationisnotaoneDecentralizationisnotaone--offactionoffaction
Requirescontinuouseffort by GovernmentRequirescontinuouseffort by Government
Needfortransferring untiedresourcesinafair,transparentandNeedfortransferring untiedresourcesinafair,transparentand
equitable mannerequitable manner
LessonsrelatedtoplanningLessonsrelatedtoplanning
Tostartwith,plansemergingoutofnegotiatedprioritiesandTostartwith,plansemergingoutofnegotiatedprioritiesand
thentodatathentodata--basedanalysisbasedanalysis
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LessonsrelatedtoplanningLessonsrelatedtoplanning(contd..)(contd..)
PlanforassuredresourcesPlanforassuredresources
Development Reportsand VisionDocumentsare usefulDevelopment Reportsand VisionDocumentsare useful
Goinfor Local GovernmentsplansconsolidatedintoDistrict PlansGoinfor Local GovernmentsplansconsolidatedintoDistrict Plans
mechanically inthe beginningthenorganically ongainingexperiencemechanically inthe beginningthenorganically ongainingexperienceandfinally toDistrict Planningandfinally toDistrict Planning
MultiMulti--disciplinary, multidisciplinary, multi--stakeholderteamscanassistinplanstakeholderteamscanassistinplan
preparationpreparation
Giverepresentationto Villageand Intermediate PanchayatsinDPCsasGiverepresentationto Villageand Intermediate PanchayatsinDPCsas
inviteesinvitees PresidentofDistrict Panchayatas headofDPC,expertas GovernmentPresidentofDistrict Panchayatas headofDPC,expertas Government
nominee,District Collectoras Member Secretary andDistrictnominee,District Collectoras Member Secretary andDistrict--levellevel
officeras Joint Secretaryofficeras Joint Secretary aviablecombinationaviablecombination
Movefrom annualplanstofive yearplansMovefrom annualplanstofive yearplans
LESSONS FROM KERALA EXPERIENCELESSONS FROM KERALA EXPERIENCE (Contd..)(Contd..)
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Potentialfordevelopmentreforms,fiscalreformsPotentialfordevelopmentreforms,fiscalreforms
andgovernancereformsthrough decentralisationandgovernancereformsthrough decentralisation
EmpowermentofweakersectionspossibleEmpowermentofweakersectionspossible
through aright mixofpoliciesandstrategiesthrough aright mixofpoliciesandstrategies
OncedecentralizationstabilizeselectedOncedecentralizationstabilizeselected
representatives becomeapowerfulforcecapablerepresentatives becomeapowerfulforcecapable
ofpreventingroll backofpreventingroll back
LESSONS FROM KERALA EXPERIENCELESSONS FROM KERALA EXPERIENCE (Contd..)(Contd..)
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