G.O.Ms.No.121, Cultural and Sports Competitions for Women Self Help Groups and Panchayat Level Federations, 2014-15
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-3) Department issued Government Order G.O.Ms.No.121 on 9 September 2014, sanctioning and releasing Rs.1.60 crores for cultural and sports competitions among women Self Help Group and Panchayat Level Federation members. The competitions were planned at block and district levels during 2014-15, and the document does not create or change any land or property rights.
What the government approved
Government Order G.O.Ms.No.121, issued by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-3) Department on 9 September 2014, sanctions and releases Rs.1.60 crores for cultural and sports competitions among women Self Help Group and Panchayat Level Federation members. The sanction is subject to adjustment of any unspent amount available from the previous release.
The programme was intended to bring out participants' talents and promote unity, team spirit, sports skills and physical strength. It concerns a women’s welfare programme and contains no provision dealing with land ownership, classification, transfer, development or property records.
Who the programme affects
The cultural and sports competitions are for members of women Self Help Groups and Panchayat Level Federations. Each Panchayat Level Federation may be represented by a team at the block competition, with winning teams advancing to the district competition.
The Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Limited is responsible for organising the programme. District Collectors and Project Officers under Mahalir Thittam are also listed as recipients of the government order.
Competition structure
The approved programme includes:
- Block competitions during November and December 2014.
- District competitions around Pongal in January 2015.
- Four cultural events selected from debate, oratory, singing, group singing, group dancing, kolam and similar activities.
- Cultural competitions designed around socially relevant topics.
- Four sports events, namely the 100 metre running race, throw ball, tennikoit and slow cycling race.
- Prize money and certificates for winning teams.
Block cultural winners in each event receive Rs.1,000. At district level, cultural prizes are Rs.5,000 for first place, Rs.3,000 for second place and Rs.2,000 for third place. Separate block and district prize amounts are provided for sports events.
Funding and administration
Government Order G.O.Ms.No.121 estimates the combined cost of block and district competitions across 31 districts at Rs.1.60 crores. The budget covers food, refreshments, transport, event organisation, prizes, contingencies and documentation.
The Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw and disburse the sanctioned amount to the Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Limited. The Managing Director must send a utilisation certificate to the Accountant General, the Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and the Government at the end of the financial year. Willing women’s colleges, polytechnics and girls schools with adequate infrastructure may be used as venues.
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Common questions
Does Government Order G.O.Ms.No.121 affect my land or property rights?
No land or property provision appears in the document. It sanctions funding for cultural and sports competitions among women Self Help Group and Panchayat Level Federation members.
Who could participate in the competitions?
The competitions were intended for members of women Self Help Groups and Panchayat Level Federations. Each Panchayat Level Federation could be represented by a team at block level.
When and where were the competitions planned?
Block competitions were planned for November and December 2014, followed by district competitions around Pongal in January 2015. Willing women’s colleges, polytechnics and girls schools with adequate infrastructure could be used.
How much money did the government sanction?
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-3) Department sanctioned and released Rs.1.60 crores, subject to adjustment of any unspent amount from the previous release.
