GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

D.O. No. 66(1 )/PF.II/2015

31st August, 2017

Dear Secretary,

You are aware that Government of India is implementing Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) within the framework of National Development Agenda set by Committee of Chief Ministers constituted by NITI Aayog, These schemes cater to pan Indian developmental requirements and are aimed at achieving comparable levels of development and welfare across the States and regions. To this end, it is essential to maintain uniformity in the core features and implementation process of the Schemes, It should be understood that Parliamentary approvals through budget provision and appropriation have been received for implementing the Schemes as per their core features.
2, Accordingly a set of guidelines is enclosed which may be suitably incorporated in the architecture of all the CSSs being implemented by your Ministry/Department to ensure proper adherence to the core features reflecting the all India character.

3, Action taken in this regard may be kindly intimated to the Ministry of Finance.

Warm regards,
Yours sincerely

(Ashok Lavasa)

All Secretaries to the Government of India.

Guidelines to preserve the All India Character of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)

The specific name and details of each scheme receive Parliamentary approval through budget provision and the process of appropriation. Therefore, releases of funds for such schemes and their utilization must necessarily be strictly in accordance with the Parliamentary authorization.

(ii) For each CSS, a set of core features consisting of the target group, funding pattern and delivery mechanism apart from its name, logo and tag line may be made unalterable by the State Governments.

(iii) The existing guidelines of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) should be examined and important elements identified which define the national character of the scheme. There should be strict directions against any change to these at local level. Names like National Mission or Prime Minister’s programme should be used to reflect the all India character of CSS.

(iv) All Centrally Sponsored Schemes should make suitable provisions for:

(a) Media Campaign by the Central Ministries/Departments concerned .

(b) Development of common creatives that can be passed on to the States for implementation.

(c) Utilizing Doordarshan and All-India Radio for effective communication.

(d) Short messages could also be sent to beneficiaries for building a national
perspective.

(v) Programmes like the Mid-day Meal and Food Security implemented through 0/0 Food & PDS may be added to the list of programmes under the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) framework.

(vi) Workshops may be organized by the Administrative Ministries to highlight the national character and the role of Central Government in the implementation of these schemes.

(vii) Ministries may take up evaluation of the performance of the schemes by experts as deemed appropriate.

(viii) Branding of Schemes with a well-recognized logo and a tag line is an effective way to project their All-India character. The guidelines should clearly specify the places where the logo should appear in the advertisements, display boards, written communications, etc.

(ix) All Ministries administering CSS may be required to maintain data bases of beneficiaries indexed with their Aadhaar Card and Mobile numbers.

(x) Ministries may establish appropriate mechanism for communication with the beneficiaries of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes.

(xi) Centrally Sponsored Schemes may be launched simultaneously in several States by dignitaries such as Union Ministers, Member of Parliament etc., to give high visibility and publicity to the Schemes for the information of the public at large.

(xii) Regular campaigns may be conducted involving the beneficiaries to educate them on the features and benefits of the schemes. Success stories may be given wide publicity to provide role models to prospective beneficiaries and implementing agencies.

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Scheme to be implemented on a Pan India basis w.e.f. 01.01.2017

The Maternity Benefit Programme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme being implemented through the State Governments/UT Administrations. The Ministry issues guidelines for implementation of the Programme, releases funds in the prescribed cost sharing ratio and monitors implementation of the scheme. Whenever, any incident of non-payment of benefits under the Programme is brought to the notice of the Ministry, the concerned State Government/UT Administration is requested to take necessary action in this regard. Adequate fund have been placed at the disposal of States/UTs for providing maternity benefit to the eligible beneficiaries.

Earlier this scheme was implemented in selected 53 districts of the country, the Government has approved pan-India Implementation of Maternity Benefit Programme to cover all the districts of the country with effect from 01.01.2017. Year-wise details of funds allotted to the scheme are as under:

* For implementation of Maternity Benefit Programme.

Details of funds released under the Maternity Benefit Programme during 2011-12 to 2016-17 (Up to 06.03.2017) and number of beneficiaries across the country is as follows:

This information was given by Minister of State for Women & Child Development, Smt Krishna Raj in reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

PIB

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North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 06th February, 2017

To
The Pay & Accounts Officer
Pay & Accounts Office
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi

Subject: Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Improving Transparency and Accountability in Government through Effective Implementation of RTI Act Release of funds to YASHADA, Pune.

Sir,
I am directed to convey the sanction of the President to make a total payment of Rs.3,62,050/-
(Rupees Three lakhs sixty two thousand fifty only) to Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration, Pune towards Setting up of Help Line on RTI.
2. The details of sum, being released, alongwith the conditions attached thereto are furnished in the Annexure.
3. The expenditure of Rs.3,62,050/- will be met from the Major Head 2070 – Other Administrative Services, 41.01-Propagation of Right to Information Act, 41.01.31 – Grants-in-Aid under Demand No.64 for the year 2016-17.
4. The amount of Rs.3,62,050/- may be released electronically through RTGS as per the Bank details mentioned below. IDBI BANK, Account No. 062104000065663, IBC Code: IBKL0000062
5. This issues with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Division vide their CF No. 3126672 dated the 03.02.2017.

Yours faithfully,
(M.M Maurya)
Under Secretary to Government of India
Tel: 23040401

Annexure to Sanction Order No.14/13/2016-IR

Dated 06th February, 2017

The fund of Rs.3,62,050/- is subject to the following terms and conditions:

(i) This grant is released for the Setting up of Help Line on RTI;

RTI Activities	Amount (Rs.)
I. Awareness Generation for RTI Setting up of Help Line I. Computer System II. Sony PS3 Wireless and noise cancelling headsets III. Broadband Telephone Line IV. Stationery V. Furniture VI. Manpower (Honorarium Rs.165000/ month )(Dec, 2016- March, 2017) VII. Software VIII. Database and Storage IX. Miscellaneous Expenditure X. Administrative Charges @15% (on sub-total from point I to IX)	75,990 13,446 30,000 12,000 15,000 33,000 90,000 20,000 25,390 47,224
Total	3,62,050

(ii) The General Financial Rules, 2005 should be followed while incurring the expenditure.
(iii) Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration, Pune should furnish to this
Department for record and audit, Utilization Certificate in GFR 19-A Form duly countersigned
by the Head of the Institute along with Achievement-cum-Performance Report as required
under Rule 212 of General Financial Rules, 2005.
(iv) The unutilized amount of grant, if any, may be surrendered to this Department by a Demand
Draft drawn in favour of “Under Secretary (Cash), DOPT payable at New Delhi.
(v) There should not be any overlap of activities under any other Scheme.

(M.M. Maurya)
Under Secretary to Government of India

Source: ccis.nic.in

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