Maharashtra Govt to allot unique identification number to all infrastructure projects to avoid duplication of work

By  News On Air   Jan 02, 2025

The Maharashtra Government has decided to allot a unique identification number to all infrastructure projects in order to avoid duplication of work and maintain coordination between various departments in the state. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting held in Mumbai today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Accordingly, a committee has been formed to oversee the process and further integrate these projects into the PM Gati Shakti portal, Gram Vikas Portal and Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Center. The committee will finalise the guidelines to create the unique ID and format of a dashboard which will be used for planning and monitoring of various developmental works, leading to faster development, saving of finances with optimal resource utilisation.

Additionally, the state government has decided to set up a single platform for all corporations working for social development. Aimed to provide ‘ease of living’ to citizens, as this platform will provide detailed information regarding all social welfare schemes. The cabinet has approved a four-member committee to finalise the format of this web portal.

Laying further emphasis on e-governance, a decision to gradually shift towards e-cabinet was also approved, wherein ministers will use tabs instead of paper to ensure transparency and save the environment.

Meanwhile, the cabinet has also directed concerned officials to open an account in Mumbai District Central Co-Operative Bank for disbursal of salaries and pension besides investment of government funds for the financial year 2024-25.