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We have assigned by the DRDA, Mayurbhanj to conduct Social Audit\u00a0 of all the work implemented during the period from 1st April 2011 – 30th September 2011under MGNREGS in Saraskana block of Mayurbhanj district of Orissa. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n We have conducted the Audit in 15 GP of this block along with the Block level Administrative Officials.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n We have adopted the following 53 points audit process for ensuring transparency & accountability in MGNREGS.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Denial of registration to eligible applicants <\/p>\n \n \n New Programme on Sustainable Livelihood<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Poverty Alleviation through\u00a0 Hybrid Poultry Farming and Dairy Development <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Dairy and Poultry plays a very important role in rural poverty alleviation, specially for the socio-economic empowerment of the small and marginal farming families. These activities if properly managed can promote the the living conditions of the poor farming and non-farming families. This also leads to women empowerment in true sense. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n SAKTI SIKHA in its tools for reduction of rural poverty, implementing a pilot programme for the promotion of hybrid poultry and dairy farming among the rural poor. The entry level programme was started in Giajodi village, Saraskana Block of Mayurbhanj district.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In the initial stage of the project an one day training programme was organised in the said village on the promotion of Hybrid (Banraj<\/em>) poultry farming and Diary development. About 80 beneficiaries both from farmers and SHG members have given training on breed selection, vaccination, managing animal health, fodder cultivation, credit and market linkage. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n After the training around 57 beneficiaries were selected from Giajodi and Dighi village for dairy promotion. In collaboration with NABARD, Sakti Sikha plans to facilitate credit linkage for all these 57 farmers for at least 2 hybrid cows to each family for sustaining their livlihood. We are also planning to establish a Milk Cooperative at Jharpokharia to provide marketing support to around 200 milk farmers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Along with this about 67 BPL women from 12 SHGs were selected for the promotion of Hybrid Poultry farming. Planning is to provide minimum 10 chiks to each members. We are supporting them with chiks, poultry management and market linkage. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Women Entrepreneurial Skill Development <\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n To develop the entrepreneurial skills amongst women Self Help Group (SHG) members and local SC\/ST youth, SAKTI SIKHA imparts various training programmes on Bamboo craft making and Agro Based Industry to help them take up income generating activities. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![\"NREGS3\"](\"http:\/\/reformindia.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/NREGS3.jpg\")
<\/a>Through MGNREGS scheme the government aims to remove poverty by assuring at least 100 days employment to one adult from every household. To ensure that people are aware of the scheme, SAKTI SIKHA conducted various orientation programmes. Gram Panchayats and Gram Sabhas have been assigned a critical role in the implementation of the scheme and have been given the mandate of ensuring that the benefits reach all sections of the community.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Charging a fee for registration (Specify the amount)<\/span><\/span>
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Non-issuance of job cards after registration
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Delay in receiving job cards<\/span><\/span>
\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Issuance of false job cards
\n6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Charging a fee for job cards (Specify the amount)
\n7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absence of photos on the job card and charging fee for photograph (Specify the amount)<\/a>
\n8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Job card entries not updated and have different details of attendance and payments then the actual.
\n9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Non-acceptance of work application by the relevant authorities
\n10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wrong date or no date recorded on the work application
\n11.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Are workers receiving dated receipts for their application for work?
\n12.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Are people being given work on time?
\n13.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is the 33 per cent quota for women being satisfied in the allotment of work?
\n14.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Are those who are allocated work outside the 5-km. radius being given a transport and living allowance equal to 10 percent\u00a0\u00a0 of\u00a0\u00a0 the minimum wage?
\n15.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Non-payment of wages (Specify the amount)
\n16.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Late payment of wages (Specify the amount)
\n17.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Underpayment of wages (Specify the amount)
\n18.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Payment of wages to the wrong person (Specify the amount)
\n19.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Payment of wages in the name of non-existent (ghost) workers (Specify the amount)
\n20.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Payment of wages for non-existent projects (Specify the amount)
\n21.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Late payment of unemployment allowance (Specify the amount)\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>
\n22.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Selection of work not based on the works recommended by the Gram Sabha.
\n23.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Priority of works not maintained
\n24.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Poor selection of a worksite
\n25.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exaggerated or inaccurate technical Estimate
\n26.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inclusion in estimate of unnecessary expenditure
\n27.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excessive rates andmaterial
\n28.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recording of nonexistent (ghost) workers
\n29.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recording of fictitious (ghost) works
\n30.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work not conforming to work specifications or prescribed standards
\n31.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supply of less than sanctioned\/poor quality materials and tools
\n32.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Was the shelf of projects prepared in the Gram Sabha?
\n33.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Was there a citizen information board at the worksite giving details of the sanctioned amount, work dimensions and other requisite details?
\n34.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Were the muster rolls available for public scrutiny at all times at the worksite?
\n35. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Was a worksite material register maintained, along with verification by at least five workers whenever material came to the site?
\n36.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Was a daily individual measurement of work conducted in a transparent manner where piece-rate norms were in force?
\n37.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Was the final measurement of the work (for weekly wage payments) done by the Junior Engineer in the presence of a group of workers?
\n38.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Did members of the vigilance committee make regular visits to the worksite and monitor the implementation of various aspects of the work?
\n39.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Were any complaints made? Were they addressed within seven days by the grievance-redressal authority?
\n40.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is the measurement book maintained properly?<\/span><\/span>
\n41.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Taking and\/or recording of improper measurements.
\n42.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Issuing of false Completion Certificates. Is Completion Certificates issued in time?
\n43.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Works not conforming to specifications\/standards
\n44.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Data recorded in a confusing or incomprehensible manner
\n45.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The photographs taken before, during and after the work must be available for public display and scrutiny during the Social Audit.
\n46.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Does the social audit at the Gram Sabha meetings held at least once every six months.<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/a>47.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is the date, time, agenda, importance and sanctity of the Social audit widely publicized so as to ensure maximum participation.
\n48.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is the timing of the Social audit is convenient for people to attend
\n49.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Are all officials responsible for implementation present to answer queries from members of the Gram Sabha?
\n50.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Are the minutes recorded, by a person from outside the Implementing Agencies, and are the minutes register signed by all participants at the beginning and at the conclusion of the meeting (after the minutes have been written).
\n51.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is the \u2018action taken report\u2019 relating to the previous Social Audit read out at the beginning?
\n52.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cases of miss utilization of funds (If Any).
\n53.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recovery of funds if any unjustified amount charged<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n