Revamped public dashboard of MPLADS eSAKSHI portal

**Executive Summary** The MPLADS-eSAKSHI web portal was introduced on April 1, 2023, to manage the fund-flow procedure for the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). The portal, along with its revamped public dashboard, aims to enhance transparency by providing detailed information on recommended, sanctioned, and completed works. The latest improvements, implemented based on stakeholder feedback, are effective immediately and focus on improving data accuracy and accessibility. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Portal Introduction and Purpose:** * The MPLADS-eSAKSHI web portal (www.mplads.mospi.gov.in) was launched on April 1, 2023, to manage the revised fund-flow procedure under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). * The portal makes the annual entitlement of Hon'ble Members of Parliament (MPs) available through online authorizations at the beginning of each financial year or tenure. * **Stakeholder Access and Functionality:** * The eSAKSHI portal provides login credentials to all stakeholders, including Hon'ble MPs, the Central Nodal Agency (MoSPI), State Nodal Authorities, District Authorities, and Implementing Agencies. * Hon'ble MPs use the portal to recommend eligible developmental works in their constituencies and earmark funds from their annual entitlement. * The total amount recommended by Hon'ble MPs on the portal reflects the utilization of allocated funds. * **Roles and Responsibilities:** * District Authorities are responsible for the sanctioning and execution of recommended works. * After feasibility checks, District Authorities sanction works and designate Implementing Agencies for execution. * Sanctioned works are generally required to be completed within one year from the date of sanction. * Implementing Agencies raise vendor payment requests on the portal at various stages of execution. * Expenditure figures on the dashboard represent total vendor payments released for completed and ongoing works. * **Data Availability and Historical Records:** * Prior to April 1, 2023, MPLADS was implemented physically. * Details of recommended and sanctioned works for the 17th Lok Sabha are available on the eSAKSHI portal only for the year 2023–24, not for earlier years (2019–20 to 2022–23). * Data for works recommended and sanctioned by Rajya Sabha Members prior to 2023–24 is not available on the portal. * **Real-Time Data Updates and Asset Documentation:** * Data on the eSAKSHI portal is updated in real time based on stakeholder inputs. * Recommendations are updated by Hon'ble MPs, sanction status by District Authorities, and progress by Implementing Agencies. * Implementing Agencies must mark works as "complete" upon final payment. * The portal allows uploading images of assets and relevant documents at each payment stage to facilitate understanding. * **Recent Enhancements to the Public Dashboard:** * The eSAKSHI public dashboard has been revamped to provide additional information, including works recommended, sanctioned, completed, expenditure on ongoing and completed works, and calamity-related amounts. * Hon'ble MPs can now upload photographs of completed works through their login for updated and accurate images. * District Authorities and Implementing Agencies can upload corrected photographs for already completed works if incorrect images were uploaded previously. * These measures aim to improve data accuracy, transparency, and public understanding of MPLADS implementation. **Impact Analysis** **Hon'ble Members of Parliament (MPs)** * **Impact:** * Will use the portal to recommend developmental works and earmark funds from their annual entitlement. * Their recommended amounts will reflect fund utilization. * Can now upload photographs of completed works to ensure accurate and updated visual records. * **Action Required:** * Utilize the eSAKSHI portal for recommending works and earmarking funds. * Upload photographs of completed works through their login. **District Authorities** * **Impact:** * Responsible for sanctioning recommended works after feasibility checks. * Designate Implementing Agencies for work execution. * Update the sanction status of works on the portal. * Can upload corrected photographs for already completed works if previous images were incorrect. * **Action Required:** * Conduct feasibility checks and sanction works. * Designate Implementing Agencies. * Update sanction status on the eSAKSHI portal. * Upload corrected photographs for completed works where necessary. **Implementing Agencies** * **Impact:** * Will execute sanctioned works. * Raise vendor payment requests on the portal at various execution stages. * Update the progress of works on the portal. * Must mark works as "complete" upon final payment. * Will upload images of assets and relevant documents at each payment processing stage. * Can upload corrected photographs for already completed works if previous images were incorrect. * **Action Required:** * Execute works as per sanction orders. * Raise vendor payment requests on the portal. * Update work progress on the portal. * Mark works as "complete" upon final payment. * Upload asset images and supporting documents at each payment stage. * Upload corrected photographs for completed works where necessary. **Central Nodal Agency (MoSPI) and State Nodal Authorities** * **Impact:** * Oversee the MPLADS Scheme. * Will have access to real-time data on recommended, sanctioned, and completed works, as well as expenditure. * Benefit from enhanced transparency and data accuracy. * **Action Required:** * Utilize the eSAKSHI portal and its data for scheme oversight and monitoring. * Review the real-time updates and enhanced information on the public dashboard.

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