Chapter IV IMPLEMENTING AND MONITORING AUTHORITIES

1. (1) With effect from such date as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint, there shall be constituted a Council to be known as the Central Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Council to discharge the functions and perform the duties assigned to it under this Act.
2. (2) The Central Council shall consist of Chairperson, representatives of Central Government and State Governments, not more than fifteen non-official members representing Panchayati Raj Institutions, organisations of workers and weaker section of the society and a Member-Secretary not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India.
3. (3) The composition, terms and conditions of appointment, tenure, and meeting procedures shall be such, as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
4. (4) The Central Council shall perform such functions, duties and advisory roles relating to evaluation, monitoring, implementation support and reporting under this Act, as may be assigned to it by the Central Government, and the detailed functions, responsibilities and modalities of functioning shall be such, as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

1. (1) For the purposes of regular monitoring and reviewing the implementation of the provisions of this Act at the State level, every State Government shall, by notification, constitute a State Council to be known as the State Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Council, consisting of a Chairperson and such number of official members as may be determined by the State Government and not more than fifteen non-official members nominated by the State Government from Panchayati Raj Institutions, organisations of workers and weaker section of the society: Provided that not less than one-third of the non-official members nominated under this sub-section shall be women: Provided further that not less than one-third of the non-official members shall belong to the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Other Backward Classes and Minorities.
2. (2) The terms and conditions subject to which the Chairperson and members of the State Council may be appointed and the time, place and procedure of the meetings (including the quorum at such meetings) of the Council shall be such, as may be prescribed by the State Government.
3. (3) The duties and functions of the State Council shall include—
   • (a) advising the State Government on all matters concerning the Scheme and its implementation in the State;
   • (b) reviewing the monitoring and redressal mechanisms from time to time and recommending improvements;
   • (c) monitoring the implementation of this Act and the Scheme in the State and coordinating such implementation with the Central Council;
   • (d) preparing the annual report to be laid before the State Legislature by the State Government;
   • (e) any other duty or function as may be assigned to it by the Central Council or the State Government.
4. (4) The State Council shall have the power to undertake an evaluation of the Scheme operating in the State and for that purpose to collect or cause to be collected statistics pertaining to the rural economy and the implementation of the Scheme and Programmes in the State.

1. (1) The Central Government shall, by notification, constitute a National Level Steering Committee to recommend decisions relating to normative allocations to States and to advise on matters requiring inter-ministerial consultation, including convergence framework and to provide high level oversight for the effective implementation of this Act.
2. (2) The National Level Steering Committee shall consist of such senior officials of the Central Government and such other members as may be determined by the Central Government, and the terms and conditions of their appointment shall be such, as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (3) The National Level Steering Committee shall—
   • (a) recommend decisions relating to normative allocations to States;
   • (b) recommend policy measures on matters requiring inter-ministerial consultation, including convergence initiatives and frameworks;
   • (c) provide high level strategic oversight for effective implementation of this Act;
   • (d) review performance of States and recommend corrective or supportive measures;
   • (e) facilitate coordination among the Ministries and Departments of the Central Government and between the Central Government and State Governments for effective convergence and implementation of the provisions of this Act;
   • (f) advise on standards, guidelines, monitoring systems, digital and geospatial public infrastructure necessary for implementation of the provisions of this Act; and
   • (g) perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the Central Government.

1. (1) The State Government shall, constitute a State Level Steering Committee to provide operational guidance, coordination, and monitor the implementation of the Scheme.
2. (2) The State Level Steering Committee constituted under sub-section (1), shall be presided over by the Chief Secretary of the State or by an officer not below the rank of Additional Chief Secretary nominated by the State Government and shall comprise of the following members, namely:—
   • (a) Principal Secretary or Secretary of the respective Department;
   • (b) the Director or Commissioner (in-charge of the Scheme);
   • (c) Principal Secretaries or Secretaries of relevant Departments of the State Government;
   • (d) such number of subject-matter experts, as may be determined by the State Government;
   • (e) representatives of technical or research institutions; and
   • (f) one member nominated by the Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
3. (3) The State Level Steering Committee shall—
   • (a) oversee State wide planning and convergence with other programmes;
   • (b) review of district performance and ensure timely preparation of the aggregate State plan;
   • (c) coordinate with the National Level Steering Committee and implement directions issued therefrom;
   • (d) support digital systems, monitoring arrangements, and process improvements at the State level; and
   • (e) perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the State Government.

1. (1) The Panchayats at the district, intermediate and village levels shall be the principal authorities for planning, implementation and monitoring of the Scheme made under this Act.
2. (2) The Panchayat at the district level, shall oversee and coordinate implementation of the Scheme in the district, including finalisation and approval of the aggregate district level plan, supervision and monitoring of works, ensuring convergence, and perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the State Government.
3. (3) The Panchayat at the intermediate level, shall prepare and finalise the aggregate Block level plan, support Gram Panchayats in planning and implementation, supervise works at Gram Panchayat and Block levels, and facilitate convergence with line departments.
4. (4) The Gram Panchayat shall register households, receive and process applications for work, prepare the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans, execute the works assigned to it, maintain such records as may be specified by the State Government, and discharge such other responsibilities as may be entrusted to it under the Scheme.

1. (1) The District Collector or any officer of equivalent rank as the State Government may decide, shall be designated as the District Programme Coordinator for the implementation of the Scheme in the district.
2. (2) The District Programme Coordinator shall be responsible for the implementation of the Scheme in the district in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder.
3. (3) The functions of the District Programme Coordinator shall be as follows, namely:—
   • (a) the District Programme Coordinator shall be responsible for the consolidation and finalisation of the district aggregate plan and shall oversee convergence, implementation and monitoring of the Scheme at the district level in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
   • (b) the District Programme Coordinator shall ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act and with the directions and guidelines issued by the Central Government and the State Government, and shall accord such administrative sanctions and clearances as may be required for the timely and effective implementation of the Scheme, including those relating to digital, geospatial and monitoring systems;
   • (c) the District Programme Coordinator shall coordinate with Programme Officers, and shall review, monitor and supervise their performance using the monitoring framework, management information system and accountability mechanisms established under this Act and the Scheme;
   • (d) the District Programme Coordinator shall conduct periodic inspections of works undertaken under the Scheme, ensure adherence to quality and productivity standards, and shall redress the grievances of applicants through digital public infrastructure and designated grievance redressal systems in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
4. (4) The Programme Officer and all other officers of the State Government and local authorities and bodies functioning within the district, shall assist the District Programme Coordinator in carrying out his functions under this Act.
5. (5) The District Programme Coordinator, shall prepare an aggregate plan for the district under his jurisdiction by consolidating the approved Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans and aggregated Block Plans and the proposals received from the Zila Panchayats.

1. (1) At every Panchayat at intermediate level, the State Government shall appoint a person who is not below the rank of Block Development Officer with such qualifications and experience as may be determined by the State Government as Programme Officer at the panchayat at intermediate level.
2. (2) The Programme Officer shall assist the Panchayat at the intermediate level in discharging its functions under this Act and the Scheme made thereunder.
3. (3) The Programme Officer shall be responsible for matching the demand for employment with the employment opportunities arising from works in the area under his jurisdiction.
4. (4) The Programme Officer shall prepare an aggregate plan for the Block under his jurisdiction by consolidating the approved Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans and the proposals received from intermediate panchayats.
5. (5) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-section (2), the functions of the Programme Officer shall include—
   • (a) monitoring all works and projects undertaken by the Gram Panchayats and other implementing agencies within the Block, ensuring alignment with the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans;
   • (b) sanctioning and ensuring payment of unemployment allowance to eligible households in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
   • (c) ensuring prompt and fair payment of wages to all labourers employed under the Scheme within the Block, including through digital and biometric authenticated payment systems, as may be specified by the Central Government;
   • (d) ensuring that regular social audits of all works within the jurisdiction of each Gram Panchayat are conducted by the Gram Sabha, and that timely and appropriate action is taken on objections and findings arising from such audits;
   • (e) dealing promptly with all complaints and grievances relating to the implementation of the Scheme within the Block, through the grievance redressal mechanisms established under sub-section (1) of section 25 of this Act;
   • (f) ensuring the geo-tagging, digital recording, and management information system reporting of all works undertaken within the Block, and compliance with monitoring, productivity, and transparency framework, specified by the Central Government under this Act;
   • (g) facilitating inter-departmental convergence at the Block level to support saturation-driven planning and the execution of works under the Scheme; and
   • (h) any other function as may be assigned to him by the District Programme Coordinator and the State Government under this Act.
6. (6) The Programme Officer shall perform his function under the direction, control and superintendence of the District Programme Coordinator.

The Gram Panchayat shall be responsible for—

1. (a) registration of households and issuance of Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards;
2. (b) receiving work applications and maintaining records of Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards;
3. (c) preparing the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans;
4. (d) every Gram Panchayat shall, after considering the recommendations of the Gram Sabha and the Ward Sabhas, keeping in view of the demand for works, prepare a Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan on saturation basis;
5. (e) the Programme Officer shall allocate at least fifty per cent. of the works in terms of its cost under the Scheme to be implemented through the Gram Panchayats;
6. (f) the Programme Officer shall supply each Gram Panchayat with—
   • (i) the muster rolls for the works sanctioned to be executed by it;
   • (ii) a list of employment opportunities available elsewhere to the residents of the Gram Panchayat;
7. (g) the Gram Panchayat shall allocate employment opportunities among the applicants and ask them to report for work;
8. (h) the works taken up by a Gram Panchayat under the Scheme, shall meet the required technical standards and measurements;
   • (i) executing works allotted to it by the Programme Officer; and
9. (j) a Gram Panchayat may take up any work under the Scheme from Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan within the area of the Gram Panchayat, as may be sanctioned by the Programme Officer.

1. (1) The Gram Sabha, shall monitor and review the execution of all works undertaken under the Scheme within the jurisdiction of the Gram Panchayat, in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
2. (2) The Gram Sabha shall conduct regular social audits of all works taken up under the Scheme within the Gram Panchayat, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
3. (3) The Gram Panchayat shall make available to the Gram Sabha all records and documents required for conduct of the social audit, including muster rolls, bills, vouchers, measurement books, sanction orders, digital records, geo-tagged photographs, and all other connected books of account and papers, whether maintained in physical or electronic form.

The State Government, shall provide the necessary staff and technical support to the District Programme Coordinator and the Programme Officer as may be necessary for the effective implementation of the Scheme.