Raichur MP Kumar Naik seeks outcome-based monitoring of minority development scheme
Raichur MP G. Kumar Naik has called for outcome-based monitoring of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram to better track development in minority-concentrated areas. He noted that the lack of district-level data hinders the effective assessment of the scheme's impact.
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This underscores the importance of data-driven governance and transparency in the allocation of public funds for social welfare.
MP for Raichur G. Kumar Naik has urged the Union government to introduce outcome-based monitoring under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), stating that the absence of district-level data on infrastructure gaps and socio-economic indicators makes it difficult to assess the scheme’s effectiveness.
In reply to a question raised by him in Parliament, Mr. Naik stated in a release that the Union government had admitted that it does not maintain district-wise data on infrastructure deficits, socio-economic indicators or future interventions in minority-concentrated areas under the PMJVK.
The Ministry had also clarified that it did not maintain centralised data on the identification of beneficiary areas and assessment of local needs under the scheme, he added.
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