10-05-23 Daily-Kerala-KPSC Current Affairs

Kerala State Audit Department has raised an audit objection for a whopping amount of nearly Rs 1.6 crore spent for several projects in Kumily panchayat for the financial year 2021-22 citing anomalies in the tendering and related matters.

According to the original copy of the audit reports of different projects send to all the 20 ward members of the LDF-governed civic body, apart from anomalies, issues like the company winning the tender login in the public-owned procurement portal like Government e-Market Place (GeM) using the confidential information available with the panchayat and alleged tampering of the stamp papers used for signing the contract have also been raised.

The audit report has mentioned objections to the funds spent for the video conferencing hall, erecting mini mast lights, streetlights, and solar streetlights. As much as Rs 77,18,919 spent on the streetlight project has been facing objections from the audit department.

Kerala, the southern state of India, is set to make HISTORY by declaring itself as the countrys first total e-governed state. Building upon its reputation as the first fully-literate state inIndia, Kerala has achieved this milestone through a series of policy initiatives aimed at transforming the state into a digitally-empowered Society. With a focus on a knowledge-based economy and 100% digital Literacy, the government has digitized the delivery of vital Services across various domains, ensuring transparency, inclusivity, and accessibility for all citizens.

Decades after attaining full literacy, Kerala embarked on a journey to become a fullye-literate society.Recognizing the potential of digital technologies to enhance Governance and delivery, the State Government launched several initiatives to achieve total e-governance. The vision for transparent and speedy service delivery to all citizens has been a key driving force behind these efforts.