Bhubaneswar: As part of 5T initiative of the State Government, it has decided to develop Panchayat Project Management System for real time monitoring of the projects sanctioned for various Panchayats of the State.
The Panchayat Project Management System is a comprehensive system that enables the monitoring of projects from initiation to completion will be developed by Department of Panchayatiraj and Drinking Water.
It facilitates the management of various stages, including project entry at State Level, forward the project to respective BDO’s, case record preparation, work estimation preparation, estimation verification & approval, administrative approval, work order generation, work execution by respective JE/AEE/EE, bill preparation, check measurement verification, payment through the treasury, project completion and asset creation, officials said.
This new system will streamline the project management process by providing functionalities to capture project proposals, initiate approval workflows, and maintain case records. It will also enable the assignment of project tasks to Junior Engineers and facilitates communication throughout the project execution phase, they said.
The system includes features for verifying estimations, obtaining administrative approvals, and generating bills and invoices. It also allows for the verification of check measurements, ensures smooth payment processes through integration with the treasury system, and tracks the creation and management of project assets.
Throughout the project lifecycle, the system provides reporting and tracking capabilities, enabling stakeholders to monitor project progress, identify bottlenecks, and generate relevant reports.
By encompassing these stages and functionalities, the Panchayat Project Management System enhances efficiency, transparency, and accountability in managing projects within the Panchayati Raj Department.
The system will be available in mobile app format so that all field level functionaries can update the status from field level.
After development of the system, the Department can monitor projects progress in real time. It provides insights into task completion rates, milestone achievements, and overall project status. This real-time monitoring helps identify any issues or delays promptly, enabling proactive measures to keep projects on track, said the Department officials.
Moreover, the system serves as a centralized repository for project-related documents, including plans, reports, and other relevant information. It ensures easy access to project documentation, prompt knowledge sharing, and allows stakeholders to refer to previous projects for insights and lessons learned.
The Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department will provide training for State User, District User & Block user. The Training will be conducted online in the state office for every district.
The Department has decided to roll out the new system keeping ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ Program in its view. Thousands of projects are being sanctioned each day for the panchayats of a district under the program.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had launched the scheme last month with an outlay of Rs 3,397 crore to boost rural infrastructure and promote Shree Jagannath culture. Under the scheme, 90,723 projects will be implemented in 6,794 panchayats with each getting an assistance of Rs 50 lakh.
