Govt rolls out preparation framework for block, district developmental plans
Ravi S Singh
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, October 20
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push for holistic and integrated development of country’s rural regions, the Centre has empowered Block and District tiers of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to prepare and execute their development plans, and on Tuesday rolled out a common framework for it.
The Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Narendra Singh Tomar unveiled “preparation framework” for Block and District development Plans vide video-conference which was attended by functionaries of Panchayati Raj Department in the states.
“This framework will promote inclusive development at the block and district levels by focusing on locally available resources, local people’s aspirations and priority areas,” Tomar said while unveiling the preparation framework.
This framework is a step-by-step guide for Block and District Panchayats to formulate plans and will assist planners, concerned stakeholders at appropriate level.
Till, now only the Gram Panchayats (first tier of PRIs) had the luxury to prepare and execute their development plans (Village Development Plans).
The framework will serve as an important tool for all resource persons, stakeholders associated with decentralised planning in intermediate / block and district panchayats and will play an important role in transforming rural India by providing accelerated, participatory and inclusive growth.
