Lungsen RD Block is amongst the 500 Blocks in the country selected in the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) on January 7, 2023, during the 2nd National Conference of Chief Secretaries by the Hon'ble Prime Minister.
The programme focuses on improving governance to enhance the quality of life of citizens and service delivery in the remotest and less developed blocks of India. This is done through converging existing schemes, defining outcomes, and monitoring them constantly to bridge gaps.
This ambitious programme identifies Block Officials as Leaders of Change, equipped with the right skills and competencies, to steer and drive transformation in their blocks. These grassroot administrators will work under the encouragement, guidance and support of their respective state and district administrations to achieve their defined strategies and output.
An Inter-Ministerial Committee in consultation with States has identified 500 blocks from across 27 States and 4 Union Territories of India for the ABP. Each block will focus on monitoring key socio-economic indicators categorized under major themes: Health and Nutrition, Education, Agriculture and Allied Services, Basic Infrastructure and Social Development.
An index was developed based on data pertaining to health and nutrition, education, basic infrastructure, etc. using Mission Antyodaya and the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC).
The committee also recommended that the number of blocks in a State/UT be based on population (carrying a weightage of 25%) and the per capita GDP of the State/UT (carrying a weightage of 75%). It also advised that at least one block is selected from each of the 112 Aspirational Districts. These 500 blocks are located across 329 districts in 27 States and 4 UTs. Of these, 160 blocks are from the 112 Aspirational Districts.
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