G.O. (Ms) No.58, Self Sufficiency Scheme 2017-2018

What the scheme covers

Government Order (Ms) Number 58 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (S.G.S-1) Department applies to the Self Sufficiency Scheme for 2017-2018. It authorises the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj to draw the sanctioned Rs.25 Crore, distribute it to districts and report implementation progress to the Government.

The scheme is intended to create and maintain community infrastructure through public participation. It applies in both rural and urban areas.

Who can propose a project

A need for work may be proposed by individuals, groups, institutions, communities, or public or private companies. An application identifying the proposed work and agreeing to contribute the required public share must be submitted to the District Collector.

Key requirements include:

• The minimum public contribution is one third of the estimated cost.
• The District Collector must check the need and feasibility of the work.
• After a detailed estimate is obtained, the applicant must deposit the prescribed contribution by Demand Draft with the District Collector or the Project Director of the District Rural Development Agency.
• Contributions from local bodies and universities are not accepted.
• Where required, the District Collector must obtain permission from the relevant local body or department before administrative sanction.
• If a local body or department will maintain the completed asset, its concurrence must be obtained.
• Where available funds are limited, priority is given to works providing the greatest community benefit.

Permitted community works

Eligible works include buildings and facilities for government schools, colleges, hostels, hospitals, health centres, veterinary facilities and libraries. The guidelines also cover drinking water supply, roads, bridges, culverts, sanitation complexes, parks, playgrounds, waste management, solar lights in public buildings and reverse osmosis drinking water plants.

Maintenance of community assets is allowed, with priority for integrated sanitary complexes. Furniture, computers and accessories may be purchased for government and Panchayat Union schools, libraries and publicly used buildings, but old computers and accessories cannot be purchased.

Property and ownership safeguards

The Self Sufficiency Scheme guidelines do not give contributors ownership or usage rights over property. No permanent structure may be built without the property owner's prior permission.

A contributor may display its name at the work site only with the District Collector's prior permission. The name of the Self Sufficiency Scheme must occupy at least two thirds of the name board.