Para 3.8.12 — MSO

3.8.12 Preliminary study of the selected scheme is an essential part of the review. The objective is to obtain a more comprehensive insight into the broad picture that was available at the time of initial selection to locate areas and aspects that would require indepth examination. Budget and Plan documents, performance budget of the department, progress reports, administrative reports, reports of periodical appraisal by the departmental officers and nominated external agencies, reports of Working or Study Groups of the Planning Commission, the Public Accounts Committee, Estimates Committee, Bureau of Public Enterprises, etc. would provide the necessary background material about the scheme, its aims and objectives, financial targets and actual expenditure, arrangements for implementation, etc.