The Professional Institutional Network (PIN) was instituted as an integrated structure for concurrent appraisal, diagnosis, remedial action and capacity building for steady, sustainable interventions, to enhance the quality of the programme.

The network would undertake assessment to identify within districts and across states, efficient management practices, procedures, processes, factors that have contributed to good performance and the positive outcome and impact generated. The institution will also indicate interventions and strategies for dissemination of these practices and factors that have or will limit the optimal performance of the Scheme. The main focus will be on strengthening the capacity of the district to implement the programme and create positive impact.

The feedback received from these appraisals will aid the Ministry in looking at MGNREGA implementation more analytically to see what is needed to strengthen the programme. The PIN is aimed to develop an Action based research, with a critical yet participatory perspective on a long term basis.