G.O.Ms.No. 67, Preparation of Village Development Plan through Participatory Tracking Methodology, 2017
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (SPC) Department issued G.O.Ms.No. 67 on 8 September 2017, permitting Village Development Plans to be prepared through Participatory Tracking methodology in five blocks of Dharmapuri and Theni districts. The programme uses household surveys and group discussions to identify local needs, prepare plans and monitor development.
What the government approved
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (SPC) Department, through G.O.Ms.No. 67 dated 8 September 2017, permits the preparation of Village Development Plans using Participatory Tracking methodology. The work is initially authorised in five blocks across Dharmapuri and Theni districts.
Participatory Tracking is described as an approach that involves people in both planning and evaluation. The State Planning Commission recommended adapting a method used in the Pudhu Vaazhu Project in Theni District.
Areas covered
G.O.Ms.No. 67 covers the following blocks:
- Palacode, Pennagaram and Pappireddypatti blocks in Dharmapuri District.
- K. Mayiladumparai and Andipatti blocks in Theni District.
The source authorises the programme initially in these two districts and does not identify other blocks for implementation.
Surveys and planning process
The Village Development Plan programme provides for:
- A detailed household survey conducted with public participation.
- Collection of information about socio-economic conditions and standards of living.
- Recording household aspirations and expectations.
- Focused Group Discussions to identify important matters for the survey questionnaire.
- Use of household data to assess needs, monitor programmes and track development after plans are approved and sanctioned.
The plans are intended to address basic amenities, infrastructure, livelihood opportunities, rural connectivity and development works aimed at improving quality of life.
Agencies responsible
The State Planning Commission will implement the plan preparation process in association with the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and the Madras Institute of Development Studies. The Madras Institute of Development Studies will work in association with the Social Observatory, World Bank, after the required procedures are followed.
Relevance to residents and property owners
Residents in the five listed blocks may be asked to participate in household surveys or Focused Group Discussions. Their information and stated needs may be used as inputs for local development planning and later monitoring.
G.O.Ms.No. 67 addresses village development surveys and planning. Its text does not provide for changes to individual property ownership, patta, registration, land classification or land-use permissions.
Funding
The expenditure for preparing Village Development Plans in the five blocks may be met from the administrative components sanctioned under the State Balanced Growth Fund.
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Common questions
Which areas are covered by G.O.Ms.No. 67?
The programme initially covers Palacode, Pennagaram and Pappireddypatti blocks in Dharmapuri District, and K. Mayiladumparai and Andipatti blocks in Theni District.
Will officials conduct household surveys?
Yes. An extensive household survey will collect information about aspirations, expectations and present socio-economic conditions for use in planning and monitoring.
Does G.O.Ms.No. 67 change my property title or patta?
The document concerns village development planning, surveys and monitoring. It does not contain provisions changing property ownership, patta, registration, land classification or land-use permissions.
Who will prepare the Village Development Plans?
The State Planning Commission will implement the work with the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and the Madras Institute of Development Studies, in association with the Social Observatory, World Bank, after following the required procedures.
