State govt to roll out new system to monitor projects of nine depts

The is all set to implement an online works accounts management information system (WAMIS) from April 1 in the nine departments for effective monitoring of the physical and financial progress of Infrastructure projects.Biharis the fifth state after Jharkhand, Tripura, Odisha and Maharashtra to implement the system.

WAMIS application covers the entire lifecycle of a typical construction project work, right from its inception to its final completion and includes functionalities such as administrative approvals, technical sanctions, e-measurement book (eMB), billing, mobile application for survey/inspection etc. The new system will not only complement the comprehensive financial management system (CFMS) but also assist in effective management and monitoring of projects.

WAMIS is a Software developed by the C-DAC for the e-Governance division of the Centre, Saurabh said. It is being implemented in nine work departments of Bihar. The department secretary will monitor through WAMIS the progress of work and bill clearance.