As far as the entire assignment is based on developing course content for elected representatives so the objectives for the proposed assignment can be described as follows-

- Understanding the learning needs of the elected representatives particularly of women and dalit leaders.
- Understanding region specific needs of the elected representatives so as to improve their effectiveness.
- Develop comprehensive course content in local and easy language to be used during training of elected representatives.

Deliverables

a) Overview of Panchayti Raj with background /history of PRIs in India & Uttar Pradesh including 73rd Amendment.

b) Core course content on State specific constitutional provisions for Gram Panchayat and:-
i. Role of Gram Panchayats in Planning including role of Gram Sabha & convergence of resources.
ii. Role of Gram Panchayats in implementation & monitoring.
iii. Role of Gram Panchayats in ensuring Accountability and Transparency (including Social audit, Right to Information & Consumer rights).
iv. Role & responsibility of Gram Panchayat in proper financial management and account books keeping.

c) Core course content on State specific constitutional provisions for Kshetra Panchayat (Intermediary Pancahayat) and:-
i. Role of Kshetra Panchayats in Planning & convergence of resources.
ii. Role of Kshetra Panchayats in implementation & monitoring.
iii. Role of Kshetra Panchayats in ensuring Accountability and Transparency (including Social audit, Right to Information & Consumer rights).
iv. Role & responsibility of Kshetra Panchayat in proper financial management and account books keeping.

d) Core course content on State specific constitutional provisions for Zila Panchayat and:-
i. Role of Zila Panchayat in Planning including role of District Planning Committee & convergence of resources.
ii. Role of Zila Panchayat in implementation & monitoring.
iii. Role of Zila Panchayats in ensuring Accountability and Transparency (including Social audit , Right to Information & Consumer right).
iv. Role & responsibility of Zila Panchayat in proper financial management and account books keeping.

e) Core course content on promoting/building effective leadership among Elected Representatives of PRI.

f) Core course content on various central and state sponsored schemes implemented through Panchayats.

g) Core course content on Functional Literacy.

h) Core course content on Computer training to enable concept of e-governance.

i) Core course content for training of functionaries of PRIs on PRIASOFT accounting software.

j) Compilation of Government order/ notifications issued by Government of Uttar Pradesh till date in reference to the rules made against the relevant Acts

It contribute, directly or indirectly to improve functions of Panchayati Raj Institutions:

The coming panchayat elections in state of Uttar Pradesh will welcome fourth tenure of panchayats. The over the span of 15 years panchayats have gone long way and have grown into accountable institutions of governance. Due to coming up of major flagship programs roles and responsibilities of panchayats have broadened. Apart from this financial responsibility of panchayats have also increased many folds.

Taking stock of this change and makeover of panchayats, elected representatives need to be oriented and sensitized with new vigour and with new content as well as knowledge so that they are able to handle the new responsibilities with new vigour and confidence. The course content hence developed will address the newer issues and eventually lead to better functioning of panchayats and further enhancing the overall function of Panchayati Raj Institutions.