OUTPUT OUTCOME FRAMEWORK 2020-21

OUTPUT OUTCOME FRAMEWORK 2020-21

(MAJOR CENTRAL SECTOR & CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES)

Preface

Major Expenditure Reforms have been undertaken by the Government over the last few years. This not only includes simplification of appraisal and approval processes, but also structural changes in the process of budget making itself, like doing away with Plan / Non-plan distinction. As a result, the cost-centers are being treated in an integrated manner, within only the statutory revenue capital framework. This enables another major structural reform, which is to bring the public schemes and projects under a monitorable Output-Outcome framework.

Since 2017-18, in addition to the financial outlays of schemes of the Ministries being indicated in the Budget document, the expected outputs and outcomes of the schemes are also being presented in a consolidated Outcome Budget document, along with the Budget. These Outlays, Outputs, and Outcomes are being presented to the Parliament in measurable terms, bringing-in greater accountability for the agencies involved in the execution of government schemes and projects. The outlay is the amount that is provided for a given scheme or project in the Budget; while Output refers to the direct and measurable product of program activities, often expressed in physical terms or units. Outcomes are the collective results or qualitative improvements brought about in the delivery of these services.

The Outcome Budget presents (a) the financial outlay for the year 2020-21 along with (b) clearly defined outputs and outcomes (c) measurable output and outcome indicators and (d) specific output and outcome targets for FY 2020-21. This will significantly enhance transparency, predictability, and ease of understanding of the Government’s development agenda.

Through this exercise, the Government aims to nurture an open, accountable, pro-active and purposeful style of governance by transitioning from mere outlays to result-oriented outputs and outcomes. This effort will enable Ministries to keep track of the scheme objectives and work towards the development goals set by them. The document being presented contains Output-Outcome Framework for major Central Sector (CS) Schemes and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) with outlay Rs. 500 crore and greater in FY 2020-21. Hence, this document covers 160 schemes, covering over 95% of the total CS/CSS budget covered in the Outcome Budget 2020-21.

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