4.3. Recent Initiatives for Improving Monitoring of Various Schemes

♤ There has been a shift to a sector-wide approach as opposed to creating schemes in silos, uniting similar schemes and a greater role for states in implementation which has enhanced the efficacy of schemes.

♤ Bottlenecks in delivery have also been addressed with the increased use of technology in monitoring (Garv and Swacchh Bharat dashboards), fixing accountability (PRAGATI) and broadening public interaction (MyGoV).

♤ Proactive communication, including the prime minister’s involvement through social media and his radio programme, has increased awareness about and participation in many welfare schemes.