Resource Convergence: the New Mantra

摘要

To address the problems related to successful implementation of government programs, NHRC came up with a model that identifies correct resources. For the welfare and development of citizens, especially for those living in rural areas, the Indian government runs scores of schemes and programs. Unfortunately, these programs fail to achieve the set targets. An important reason behind the failure of these schemes is that a majority of schemes run under different umbrellas. The central and state governments, at present, run over 2,000 schemes, and more than 40 agencies are deployed to execute these. Most schemes have similar goals, objectives, and target audience. Despite the fact that the government allocates enormous sums of money (between Rs 800-1200 crore per district annually) for these schemes, programs remain ineffective in serving their purpose as resources are thinly spread over several implementing agencies, with no focused approach or planning. As a result, resources remain unutilized, leading to corruption.