G.O. (Ms.) No. 99, Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project, 2021
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-3) Department issued Government Order (Ms.) No. 99 on 5 August 2021, releasing Rs.89,84,49,200 as the first instalment for the Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project for 2021-22. The funding supports rural enterprises, business financing, skills, employment and project administration in project areas.
What the document does
Government Order (Ms.) No. 99 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-3) Department sanctions Rs.89,84,49,200 as the first instalment for implementing the Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project during 2021-22. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw and disburse the money to the Chief Executive Officer of the Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project.
The Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project operates in 3,994 villages in non-Pudhu Vaazhvu Project blocks across 26 districts. Its stated objectives are to promote rural enterprises, improve access to business finance and provide skills and job opportunities.
Project funding
The Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project has an estimated total cost of Rs.918.20 crore. The World Bank provides loan assistance of 100 million US dollars, representing 70 per cent, while the Government of Tamil Nadu bears 42.85 million US dollars, representing 30 per cent.
The project estimated that Rs.228,88,41,000 would be required for 2021-22. After accounting for an available balance of Rs.58.59 crore, the Chief Executive Officer requested Rs.170.29 crore from the Government. The Government approved Rs.89,84,49,200 as the first instalment.
Activities supported
Government Order (Ms.) No. 99 identifies the following project components:
- Rural enterprise ecosystem development, including district studies, block-level One Stop Facilities and participatory growth planning.
- Enterprise business plan financing, including a Matching Grant Programme for individual entrepreneurs and enterprise groups.
- Skills and job opportunities intended to support wage employment, self-employment, higher-value agriculture, allied activities and entrepreneurship.
- Project management expenses, including administration, equipment, operations, internet connectivity and insurance coverage for project staff.
Who may be affected
Rural entrepreneurs, enterprise groups, people seeking skills or employment support, project staff and communities in the covered villages may benefit from the funded activities. The document deals with programme finance and implementation. It does not contain provisions changing land ownership, land classification, planning permission or property registration.
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Common questions
Does Government Order (Ms.) No. 99 change the ownership or classification of my land?
No land ownership or classification change is set out in the document. It sanctions funding for rural enterprise, finance, skills, employment and project management activities.
How much money was released under the document?
The Government released Rs.89,84,49,200 as the first instalment for the Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project for 2021-22.
Can an individual rural entrepreneur receive support?
The document states that the Matching Grant Fund will be given to individual entrepreneurs and enterprise groups. It does not provide application procedures or eligibility conditions.
Where is the Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project being implemented?
The document states that the project is being implemented in 3,994 villages in non-Pudhu Vaazhvu Project blocks across 26 districts of Tamil Nadu.
