Concurrent Evaluation of Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY)

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India commissioned a Concurrent Evaluation of Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY) in all districts of the country where the scheme is implemented. CMD was chosen as the Nodal Agency to coordinate the study and prepare the National Report. Data collection for the study was entrusted to select Field Agencies, some of whom will also be responsible for preparing State Reports. CMD was entrusted with the task of preparing the State Reports for Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry also.

The study aims to examine whether the process of implementation of the scheme follows the guidelines issued and to understand the operational difficulties at the field level. The specific objectives include:

To examine whether guidelines of the Scheme are being followed in general with special reference to selection of beneficiaries, kinds of works taken up, the extent of food security, utilisation of funds, element of transparency and involvement of contractors and machinery in the implementation of the programme.

To ascertain the quality of assets created under the scheme, their utility, cost effectiveness, and sustainability.

To assess the contribution of the scheme in improving the employment and living conditions of the people below the poverty line.
The extent to which PRIs are empowered at all the three tiers (Zilla Parishad, Intermediate Panchayat and Gram Panchayat).

To understand the process of implementation so as to bring in necessary changes in the policy and strategies being adopted.

The study was completed and the national report submitted to MoRD.