PDs and ACs Conference

PDs and ACs Conference
CEO, SERP Feb 6th, 2014 APARD

Achievements – “Collective” Effort – Celebrate Success Sec, RD, GOI : IKP – National Benchmark IKP – National model – NRLM – National Laboratory – IAS Probationers RB Strategy – External CRPs/PRPs – Nations Pride NRO – SHG-BL – GOI Int Subvention rollout Successful Demonstration – Community managed poverty initiatives on scale – CMSA/NDCC/BB/SS WB 3rd phase support – APRIGP – Build on success – Next generation ICT – MBk/EFMS/SN – Best for the Poor Income poverty – drastic reduction – 11%

Issues - SSO Diminishing Sensitivity Lack of facilitation upgrade – simple to complex VLR/CCL Diminishing regard for Social capital Scant regard to HD issues Livelihoods focus – credit access Competition with Social Capital Interference in Gp dynamics Connivance with Leaders Unionization – Strike instead of dialogue Erosion of value system Fin misapp Gender insensitivity

Issues – Social Capital Diminishing Vibrancy - social capital Capture by Leaders - SN Social Audit No accountability – No GBs Pressure Gp ?? - entitlements to members Obsession with Leadership Design – Leadership-centric Leadership rotation– equity principle Erosion of fundamentals Peer Pressure Healthy debate Value system – Politics personal/Last first

Way Forward

Symbiotic framework – Win-Win Facilitation structure – strengthen CBOs GP – VO : VO – Gram Sabha Convener Vibrant LSG – GS platform for convergence Peoples Plans – Last first priorities Focus from works – improve QLIs Focus from Inputs to outcomes VO – oversight mechanism – Citizen scorecard MaarpuG.O – Attitudinal change in service delivery

APRIGP – “Bold”New paradigm of development Livelihoods to HD outcomes - seamless integration Input focus to Outcome & Monitoring obsession Outcomes - Well defined “QLIs” Shared outcomes – Convergence is the “sufficient condition” Common fight for the common goal – shared processes Outcomes achievement for the “Last first” “Last first” – Most backward areas and SC & ST households – 300 mandals Boldness – usher in new systems/practices Address Addiction issues

Last First - AP SCSP and TSP (Planning, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2013 AP is the first state to enact this landmark legislation in entire country Salient features 16.2% and 6.6% of overall AP budget earmarked for SCs and STs under SCSP & TSP respectively Schemes under SCSP/TSP should secure direct & quantifiable benefits to SC or ST households or individuals or habitats It paved the way for transition from mere arithmetic exercise to actual outcome based allocation Dept of Social welfare is Nodal agency for implementing SCSP & Dept. of Tribal welfare for TSP

SCSP & TSP and SERP Unnathi programme of SERP given a special impetus owing to its structured processes and results 2013-14 Budgetary Allocation to SERP and Sthree Nidhi increased significantly: Rs.670 crores under SCSP and Rs.275 crores under TSP Proposed 2014-15 : Rs.1200 Crs under SCSP SERP's Baseline Survey of 40 lakh SC&ST h/ds and 55 lakh habitations Basis for 2014-15 Action Plans of all Infrastructure Depts Nodal Departments acknowledge SERP as the major player in implementation of direct benefit programmes for SCs and STs

Policy & Governance Environment Focus on last first – SCSP & TSP Act Favorable Governance environment - Need for Convergence in roll out of SCSP & TSP PRI G.O. 791 – 4 fixed Gram Sabhas Maarpu G.O. IndiarammaAmruthaHastham Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan Bangaruthalli Act – VO as the Village Implementation Authority NRLM-NREGA convergence – SERP as CSO Habitation score card – CS review with Dt Collectors

Thank You

PDs and ACs Conference