EPM system for transparency in public works

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 29

In order to further enhance transparency, responsiveness and accountability in effective management and faster implementation of public work projects, the state government on Tuesday decided to implement the Engineering and Project Management (EPM) system of the PWD (B&R) in all state engineering departments.

The EPM system has been conceptualised to adopt means and measures to integrate and improve the procurement, execution, management and monitoring of public works in a more effective, transparent and efficient manner.

A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of senior officers concerned, chaired by Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan here.

The robust system under implementation is a workflow-based system for engineering works, covering preparation of work estimates, seeking administrative approval and technical sanction, tender preparation, contract management, e-MB and online bills submission directly to the state treasury with integration of the state IFMS system.

The Chief Secretary directed the departments concerned to implement the system in all state engineering departments in a time-bound manner.