The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given nod for local bodies, to avail the restructured centrally sponsored scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA). Out of the total outlay of INR 7,255.50 Cr of the scheme, the Centre holds a share of INR 4,500 Cr. The scheme, which has already gone official from April 1st this year, will be in effect till March 31, 2022. The scheme has incorporated a number of national level activities – National Plan of Technical Assistance, Mission Mode Project on e-Panchayat and Incentivisation of Panchayats. The scheme is aimed at achieving Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) on panchayats identified under ‘Mission Antyodaya’ and ‘Aspirational Districts’ identified by NITI Aayog.
Earlier, it was during the budget for 2016 – 17, which the Finance Minister announced the launch of a new restructured scheme of RGSA. Subsequently, a committee was constituted to restructure the existing schemes under the Ministry, which was formed under the chairmanship of Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog.
