The State Public Works Department (PWD) would construct a modern ‘Central library Building’ at the BTI premises in the city. In order to streamline its processes, State PWD Minister Rajesh Munat and Principal Secretary, PWD, Amitabh Jain have initiated in bringing technology aspect at every stage of the Department’s work , officials stated.
Significantly, the State Public Works Department is digitised in order to be transparent in its development works. The entire process has been computerised and tenders below Rs. 20 lakhs are also being processed and issued online.
Public Works Department Minister Rajesh Munat exuded his confidence and said that the working and information regarding the functioning of the department has now become more transparent.
“It has inculcated fiscal discipline and adherence to rules and regulations. The manual style of operation is coming to an end and online process is taking precedence,’’ Munat was quoted in an official statement.
The minister further said that the budget allocated to various departments like roads and buildings and expenditure is also publicised online.
The Income Tax and VAT details of contractors, certificates, and cheques’ list details of various departments, the details of expenditure on laying new roads and asphalt roads and sanction details of the year are also made available on the official website of the Public Works Department.