State Govt. Schemes for Rural Development in Rajasthan :

The census of 2011 estimates that more than 70% population of Rajasthan continues to live in rural area. A very large proportion of them are either wholly or significantly dependant on their livelihoods on farm activity. The expansion of income opportunities in the farm sector and a progressive absorption into non-agriculture activity is the most potent weapon for reducing poverty. Govt. of Rajasthan launched various schemes in state, these are:

1. MLA – Local Area Development Program (MLA-LADP) :

 This scheme was introduced during 1999-2000 in Rajasthan. Previously, provisions for MLA's were kept under Un-tied Fund (UTF) and Battis Zile Battis Kaam (BZBK). In the beginning, each MLA could suggest works up to Rs.25.00 lac in his constituency, which was increased to Rs. 60.00 lac for each MLA in 2001-2002 and Rs. 80.00 lac for each MLA in 2007-2008. From the year 2010-11, a provision of Rs. 100.00 lac has been made for each MLA. Under the scheme, an MLA assesses the basic needs of his/ her area and accordingly proposals are submitted to the Zila Parishad. For implementation of the scheme, detailed guidelines have been issued on the pattern of Member of Parliament Local Area Development Program (MPLADP) funded by Government of India. 14.82 During the Eleventh Plan, against the provision of Rs. 60000.00 lacs an amount of Rs. 88129.10 lacs is likely to be spent. A provision of Rs. 100000.00 lacs is proposed in Twelfth Plan, of which Rs. 20000.00 lacs is proposed for Annual Plan 2012-13.

2. Dang Area Development Prgramme :

Ravines cover an appreciable area in Rajasthan on both the banks of river Chambal & its main tributaries namely Kali sindh, Parwati, Parwan, Hej, Banas, Morel, Gambhiri etc. Indiscriminate destruction of vegetation, conservation measures have led to the formation of gullies & ravines. This ravenous area is not only prone to the problems of land degradation, but also infested by dacoits. For its development, a program named "Dang Area Development" was introduced from 2005-06. The Dang Area of the State covers 8 districts namely Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Dholpur, Kota, Bharatpur, Baran, Bundi & Jhalawar.

3. Mewat Area Development Prgramme :

The Meo community is concentrated in the 8 blocks of Alwar District and 3 blocks of Bharatpur District. The Meo inhabited area is 14.17 known as the Mewat area. This area is socially and economically backward. In order to develop this area, a program known as Mewat Area Development Programme was initiated in February 1987-88 and this is being implemented in 8 blocks (Laxmangarh, Ramgarh, Tijara, Mandawar, Kishangarhbas, Kathumar, Umren and Kotkasim) of Alwar District and 3 blocks (Nagar, Kama, Deeg) of Bharatpur District.

4. Magra Vikas Yojana :

The central hilly zone of the Aravali has traditionally been known as MAGRA. This area lay at the confluence of three administrative units in the past- the princely states of Mewar, Marwar and the British administered territory of Ajmer-Marawara. Its remote location and difficult terrain ensured that area suffered not only from administrative neglect but also faced socio-economic isolation. In order to develop this area, a program named "Magra Area Development" was initiated during 2005-06. This is being implemented in 6 blocks of Rajsamand, 2 blocks of Ajmer, 2 blocks (partly) of Pali, 3 blocks (partly) of Bhilwara and 1 block (partly) Chittorgarh district.

5. Grameen Jan Bhagidari Vikas Yojana :

 Grameen Jan Bhagidari Vikas Yojana was initiated from 2010-11 in all the 33 districts of the State. The objective of the scheme is to ensure public participation in rural areas for development, employment generation, construction and maintenance of community assets.

6. Nirmal Gram Award Scheme :

The panchayats which achieve the desired level of sanitation under total sanitation programme are given Nirmal Gram Awards. Under the scheme, the Panchayats selected as Nirmal Gram, shall receive an amount of Rs. 1 lac from the State Govt., which would be used for development activities of the Panchayat area. If in any panchayat samiti, 10 Gram Panchayats and in any Zila Parishad more than 30 panchayats receive these awards, then that panchayat samiti and Zila Parishad shall also be given award of Rs. 5 lacs and Rs. 10 lacs respectively by the Government. Under the scheme, if any ZP becomes entitled for this award and at the same time 10 villages each of any 2 Panchayat Samities get this award, this would mean that such district would receive an amount of Rs. 50 lacs under the scheme.

7. Integrated Raj E-Panchayat :

Towards implementation of budget announcement 2016-17 , The State Government of Rajasthan has envisaged an Integrated Raj e-Panchayat web based solution to enhance PRI’s productivity and streamlining internal process of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj department .

The web based solution developed by DoIT&C , GoR with the objective of real time processing of the activities performed at the PRIs right from the work identification, initiation to completion and payment thus enabling effective use of IT in various activities viz Planning, Budgeting, Accounting, schemes monitoring at all level is being implemented in 33 ZP , 295 PS and 295 Pilot GPs.

Deendayal Upadhayay Panchayat shivirs and Gramin Patta Vitran Abhiyan are being monitored through a module under this application