Evaluation Studies A Resume (Kerala)

Abstract

From Preface: The importance of timely evaluation of plan schemes, in the context of planned economic development, hardly needs emphasis. The critical appraisal of development programmes highlighting drawbacks, if any, in the formulation and implementation acts as guidelines for future programmes. The Evaluation Division of the State Planning Board has so far conducted 52 evaluation studies, and published, the reports thereof. These studies pertained to 16 schemes under crop production, 9 under Soil Conservation Programmes, 2 under Minor Irrigation, 2 under Animal Husbandry, 1 under Fisheries Development, 2 under Co-operation, 7 wider Rural Development, 1 under Banking, 3 under Industries, 1 under Education, I under Housing and 6 under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development. The Division also conducted the evaluation of the Fourth Five Year Plan. The suggestions contained in these reports have helped the concerned Departments considerably in drawing up future programmes.