Over 700 Engineers and Officers Trained in Digital Project and Financial Management

Bhubaneswar, 10 November (H.S.) : The Odisha Government is strengthening technology-driven governance in the Water Resources Department through the implementation of the Works and Accounts Management Information System (WAMIS), an integrated digital platform designed to streamline project management, financial administration and monitoring.

As part of its ongoing capacity-building initiative, more than 700 engineers and departmental officers have undergone WAMIS training through around 25 sessions conducted in multiple batches across the State.

The training programme covers key aspects of digital administration, including budget management, project planning and approvals, execution of works, billing, accounting, treasury reconciliation and real-time monitoring.

WAMIS provides the Department with a unified digital platform to manage infrastructure projects by linking financial expenditure with physical progress. Its mobile-based inspection facility enables field officers to conduct geo-tagged inspections and verify the implementation of projects, thereby strengthening field supervision and accountability.

The integration of WAMIS with the Government e-Procurement platform (GePNIC) has further streamlined tender management. It facilitates the electronic transfer of pre-tender information and award details, reducing repetitive data entry, minimising manual errors and ensuring a smoother transition from the tendering process to project execution.

The Department has also operationalised an Agency Interface, allowing contractors to digitally submit work programmes, measurement claims, GST invoices and other work-related requests.

Further integration with the offices of the Accountant General and State Treasuries facilitates timely reconciliation of accounts and improves financial reporting.

With real-time monitoring dashboards, automated reporting and digital audit trails, WAMIS is reducing dependence on manual procedures, strengthening expenditure tracking and enabling informed decision-making.

The initiative is part of the Odisha Government's broader efforts to leverage digital technology for ensuring transparency, accountability and efficiency in the planning, execution and management of public infrastructure projects.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda