New categories of Centrally Sponsored Schemes

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding centrally sponsored schemes?

1) The NITI Aayog will be in no way be involved in the Centrally Sponsored Schemes apart from designing them initially.
2) Design of CSS should be with a large number of admissible components in a scheme, and the States being free to choose components to suit their local needs.
- Published on 05 Apr 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
  • NITI Aayog to have concurrent jurisdiction in monitoring of Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the States and Central Ministries.
  • Design of CSS should be broadly like Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) with a large number of admissible components in a scheme, and the States being free to choose components to suit their local needs.
  • Releases of funds should be simplified, based on yearly authorization. Actual release of cash would be on quarterly basis. Releases should be based on Utilization Certificates of the installment prior to the last installment to a State/UT.

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