New Delhi : To assist the State Governments in the implementation of the revised Fund Flow Procedure under the MPLAD Scheme, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is organizing a two-day training workshop on e-SAKSHI Portal, a PIB press release stated.
Under the MPLAD Scheme, Rs 5 crore is allocated to each Member of Parliament, and they can recommend development projects based on their local needs. The annual budget for the scheme is Rs 4000 crore, which is utilized for the execution of the recommended works sanctioned by the District Authorities. The MPLADS guidelines were revised as per April 1, 2023, and the eSAKSHI portal was launched.
The new system has brought in a lot of changes. Earlier, the entire process, including the recommendation of work by Hon’ble MPs, sanction of works by District Authorities, and payment to Implementing Agencies, was done manually. However, in the new system, the release of entitlements has been streamlined, and the authorization of Rs 5 crore is provided in one go at the beginning of each financial year. The real-time visibility and tracking of works and fund utilization on the e-SAKSHI portal through the dashboards available to all stakeholders has enhanced transparency and accountability in the scheme’s implementation.
At the end of the workshop, the Master Trainers will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to use the portal more effectively so that the benefits of the scheme can reach the people as intended.