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grouping is to be put together for assessing SDG Achievement. and the understanding and implication of the LIF and PDI to the
Outcomes are always linked with the objectives of the Theme; GPs, is given in the following part of this Chapter.
they are the end results. Sum total of the outcomes will reflect
as change or transformation that occurs because of the work LIF & GPDP
done towards achieving the Targets. GPDP is the development plan proposed by Gram Panchayat on
annual basis as per the available resources. It also has the
Finalization of result-based framework (LIF) based on the
component of Perspective Plan. However, mostly the GPDPs
different Themes of development in tune with the Goals &
have been annual and largely input based in nature, focused on
Targets of the Localized SDGs at Gram Panchayat level will
available financial resources at the discretion of the GP, while
provide the mechanism to review the progress of the activities
keeping the desired purpose of the activities or works selected
and track the progress towards achievement of the national
in mind. Resource envelope covering all Schemes of various
targets. These indicators form the backbone of monitoring the
Ministries is continuously being sought by MoPR, and progress
success of the SDGs. These indicators being so specific and
towards that has been taking place. Funds details of that which
detailed, have the potential to be used in two ways.
is implemented through the GP, such as under SBM, JJM,
MGNREGA are available. Focus has mostly been on
infrastructure and other sectors have attracted little attention and
Its real scope can do is the second, which is as the actual measure of outcomes has been extremely limited,
a planning and management tool to help create except to the extent of physical and financial progress, and
implementation and monitoring strategies
leading to desired progress and outcomes. numbers as monitored by the Ministries under various schemes.
Keeping in view, the 9 Themes for LSDGs, the eGramSwaraj
portal has been modified for preparation of the thematic Gram
On the face of it, it would be seen as an assessment tool to
Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) with the integration of
evaluate the status and position in holistic development and
different village action plans of the line departments. Auto-
provide the measurement “report card” to check the success in
population of the theme-based list of activities has been inbuilt
progress. That at first, but what its real scope can do is the
into the portal for easy understanding of the Panchayat, and for
second, which is as a planning and management tool to help
the Panchayat to select what activities it wants to take up. Of
create implementation and monitoring strategies leading to
course, the GP may add more activities. All flagship schemes,
desired progress and outcomes. This will include understanding,
which are being implemented in a GP by other departments
analysis and reflection for taking local actions by the Gram
have also a number of activities, which need to be made part of
Panchayats. This second, is by far the real game changer.
revamped GPDP and reflect in it, to make it comprehensive and
Naturally the two feeds into each other. A brief on each Theme
holistic. MoPR is pursuing that.

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