Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, in coordination with the Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, South Goa, organised a capacity-building programme on the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) and the eSAKSHI Portal at Fairfield by Marriott, Benaulim, on August 21.
The programme brought together State Nodal Authorities, District Authorities and Implementing Agencies from Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Kerala, Telangana and Tamil Nadu, along with representatives from the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
The participating authorities discussed various aspects of MPLADS, including the processing of recommendations, sanction and implementation of eligible works, procurement procedures, financial management, monitoring and effective utilisation of the eSAKSHI Portal.
The programme also provided an opportunity for officials and implementing agencies to exchange experiences, discuss practical challenges and seek clarifications on issues concerning MPLADS implementation and the use of the eSAKSHI Portal.
The initiative aimed to strengthen institutional capacity, improve coordination and promote the sharing of best practices among stakeholders. It is expected to facilitate more effective, transparent and timely implementation of MPLADS works and improve the delivery of development benefits to the public.
The programme was attended by MoSPI Director General Smt. Geeta Singh Rathore, Deputy Director General (MPLADS) Shri Joseph C. F., Director MoSPI Shri Vikas Nigam, Collector, South Goa District, Smt. Egna Cleetus, IAS, along with senior officers and representatives from the participating States and Union Territory.
