Chief Minister's sub-group on centrally-sponsored schemes (CSS) has suggested that MGNREGA and social inclusion schemes, particularly for the disabled, backward castes and minorities, should have the first claim on central funds.<br/><br/>The panel in its report submitted to the Prime Minister last month, has also recommended that the number of CSS should be reduced to 30 and flexi-funds can go up to 25 per cent, from the existing 10 per cent.<br/><br/>According to the report, the Centre has retained 50 of the 66 ongoing schemes in current year's budget and the remaining are either being taken into the central sector or reformulated as new umbrella schemes or have been transferred to states.<br/><br/>The panel has said the focus of CSS should be on those<br/><br/>schemes that comprise the National Development Agenda where the Centre and the states will work together in the spirit of Team India.<br/><br/>It has also proposed that in schemes such as ASHA, Aanganwadi, Sarva Shikha Abhiyan with remuneration or salary components and the funding pattern should not be modified to the disadvantage of the states until the completion of the 12th Plan.