Resolution

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EXTRAORDINARY

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 16 CUTTACK, THURSDAY, JANUAR Y 3, 201 9/PAUSA 13, 1940

[No. 67–HUD-FUND-POLICY-0002/2018/HUD

HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

RESOLUTION

The 2nd January, 2019

Sub:- Guidelines for implementation of "PEETHA" (Peoples Empowerment – Enabling

Transparency & Accountability on Odisha Initiatives) as a Sub-Theme of

"Unnati".

1. Background

The State Government has undertaken various citizen centric measures from time to time to ensure inclusive growth for all sections of society and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities. The Government is committed to provide basic necessities of life like shelter, food, water, health and social security. In order to improve livelihoods, education and women empowerment, various programmes/schemes have been designed and implemented.

The State Government adheres to the 3T Mantra (Transparency, Team Work and Technology) for the effective implementation of its programmes and schemes. The "PEETHA" scheme is a re-assertion of the 3T Mantra for good governance.

Based on the above mantra for good governance, the Government at Housing & Urban Development Department launched an urban transformation initiative called "UNNATI" to metamorphose the urban areas of the State with rejuvenated infrastructure and ensure that the benefits reach citizens from all sections of society in a quick and sustainable manner. PEETHA will be a Sub-Theme of UNNATI. Various camps shall be organized as part of the PEETHA programme to make the citizens aware of the various people centric initiatives of the Government and ensure that the benefits under various schemes reach the beneficiaries on camp approach basis. The Programme will ensure transparency and accountability in distribution of benefits as well as empower the citizen2 by providing information on all welfare/ Development schemes and other initiatives of the Government.

2. Objectives

The them has 2 key objectives:

(i) increased access to information of people on various schemes, programmes, pro-people initiatives of the Government.

(ii) distribution of benefits to individuals/groups under various schemes, programmes & initiative of various Department of Government in a transparent manner.

3. Organization of camps

• The PEETHA camps covering all ULBs during the 15th to 20th of each month from January to March. The camps shall be held from 11 AM to 1 PM on such days as mentioned.

• Minimum number of camps to be held each month from January to March 2019 shall be as per the following:

• No. of Location where PEETHA camp will be held will be decided by the respective ULBs. but not less than the numbers specified above.

• The camps for awareness on specific themes shall be organized according to the calendar in Annexure – 1.

4. Themes

A. Awareness: Themes for information and dissemination for pro-active

B. Distribution of benefits in camps through a unique transparent process

5. Responsibilities for Organization of camps

• The DUDA shall prepare a schedule of the camps to be held in all ULBs. across their District and submit the same to the District Collector for approval and onward transmission to the DMA, H&UD. Department. The schedule must reach the DMA, H&UDD before the 10th of every month. The schedule prepared shall take into consideration all aspects of transportation and logistics and the arrangement for bringing beneficiaries to the camps for the distribution of benefits.

• The beneficiaries of the concerned schemes as per the schedule shall be identified and informed beforehand by the officials of the concerned line departments of the ULBs. and shall be made present during the camp for distribution of benefits.

• DUDA and ULB shall organize the camps.

• The ULB shall make all necessary arrangements for sitting, food, public address system, refreshments, audio visuals, and all materials needed for IEC activities.

• The concerned departments shall take all necessary steps on the day of the camps to create awareness of their department specific schemes and provide benefits to the eligible beneficiaries according to the calendar fixed for the month. The concerned departments shall undertake 360 degree IEC campaign through TV.

Commercials, radio jingles, newspaper advertisements, banners and hoardings and promote their schemes on their respective social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter).

• Arrangements for cultural events during the camps have to be made.

• The members of the State level committee / Officers from H & UD. Department will visit the camps and will remain in the programme for necessary supervision and assessment on various parameters to gauge the success of the camps.

• After the conclusion of scheduled camps on a specific day, the District will provide the information to H&UD. Department for record. The format for submission will be communicated separately.

6. IEC Content

• The IEC materials of the various schemes to be prepared by the concerned department shall be made available at the District Collector office in advance for the camps.

• The IEC materials will be distributed on the day of camps and outdoor creatives about the scheme shall be displayed at various places within the ULB along with videos.

• 360 degree IEC campaign will be organized including banners, TV. Commercials, radio jingles and other innovative ways of communication such as social media (Facebook and Twitter) for achieving the maximum dissemination of information and comprehensive understanding of concerned schemes/initiatives.

7. Institutional Mechanism

a. The Housing & Urban Development Department will be the Nodal Department. b. The Collector will be in overall charge of the District for the PEETHA programme c. Line Department officers working at the District and the ULB level will co-ordinate with DUDAs for distribution of the benefits pertaining to their department/scheme.

d. Social workers/volunteers will be engaged by the ULB for better organization of the programme.

e. For any coordination regarding the organization of the PEETHA programme, PD, DUDA will be the nodal officer at the district level with Municipal Commissioner/Executive Officer will be the nodal officer at the ULB level.

programme and shall give suggestions for improvement of the programme as and when required.

The Committee at the ULB Level (Municipal Corporation/Municipality/NAC) shall make all necessary arrangements for the organization of the programme, implement the8 suggestions received from the District Level Committee and any other instruction from the Government from time to time.

8. Provision of Fund

Funds to the tune of Rs. 50,000 will be allowed out of Unnati for each PEETHA camp.

9. Reporting and Documentation

1. All activities at the camps shall be videographed from start till end for proper documentation. Copies of the videos in soft form shall be shared with the involved departments, district and the ULB office.

2. PD, DUDA shall keep information on all benefits distributed to citizens during the camps and shall submit a detailed report to the Government after the end of all camps scheduled in the day across the district. The format for sharing of the information shall be shared separately.

Government in the Housing & Urban Development Department can modify any of the provisions as and when required keeping in view the administrative convenience. In case of any doubts regarding the programme, the matters may be referred to the Government in the Housing & Urban Development Department whose decision shall be final.

By Order of the Governor

G. MATHI VATHANAN

Principal Secretary to the Government9

Annexure – 1

Printed and published by the Director, Printing, Stationery and Publication, Odisha, Cuttack-10

Ex. Gaz. 1967-173+10