Maharashtra to launch unique ID system for public infrastructure projects, ET Infra
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The Maharashtra government will introduce a unique identification system for all public infrastructure assets, starting with a pilot in Wardha district. As per a TOI report, the initiative aims to streamline project tracking and reduce duplication, with a statewide rollout scheduled for 1 October.According to a Government Resolution issued by the state planning department, each infrastructure facility will receive a geo-tagged 13-digit alphanumeric Unique Infrastructure Facility ID (UIFID) at the time of administrative approval. The ID will include the state code, year of sanction, scheme abbreviation, district code, asset type, and a serial number.The Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Centre (MRSAC) has been appointed the nodal agency for developing and managing the portal. All public infrastructure assets — including electricity substations, hospitals, irrigation projects and public toilets — will be geo-tagged and digitally mapped.The government has mandated that no bill payments will be processed without mentioning the unique ID on the invoice. The system will cross-verify new project registrations with existing assets based on location and facility type. Automated alerts will be sent to officials if similar facilities exist in nearby areas, enabling departments to reassess the need for new proposals.The portal will offer project data in real time and allow departments to generate customised reports. It is intended to support decision-making, resource distribution and administrative accountability.The system will initially be implemented in rural development, urban development, public works, water conservation, water supply and sanitation, and water resources departments.The government has set a deadline of 31 March 2026 to upload data on all infrastructure facilities created or completed between 2020 and 2025. A district-level committee, led by the district collector, will verify entries and conduct monthly reviews to monitor progress.The portal will also align with central government programmes such as PM Gati Shakti and Gram Manchitra.
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