Question

Which type of MMP requires collaboration between central and state governments?

• A. Central MMPs
• B. State MMPs
• C. Integrated MMPs
• D. National MMPs

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Integrated MMPs

The type of Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) that requires collaboration between central and state governments is Integrated MMPs.

How Integrated MMPs Work:

Integrated MMPs focus on services that cannot be delivered by a single level of government alone. They require a joint effort to ensure a seamless experience for citizens.

• Shared Responsibility: The central government typically provides the overall framework, technology platform, and policy guidelines, while the state governments are responsible for the on-the-ground implementation and customization to suit local needs.

• Examples:

  • Common Service Centres (CSCs): While the central government provides the policy and some funding, state governments are crucial in setting up and managing these centers at the village level. They act as the physical point of service delivery for both central and state government services.

  • e-Courts: The Department of Justice (a central ministry) provides the overall project plan and a centralized software platform. However, the project is implemented at the state and district levels by the respective High Courts and subordinate courts.

  • e-Procurement: This project, managed by a central ministry, provides a common platform for online tendering and procurement. State governments then adopt and use this platform for their own procurement processes.