Odisha CM Majhi launches MLA LAD web portal, unveils revised guidelines for CM-SA
Launching the portal (https://mlalads.odisha.gov.in) at Lok Seva Bhawan, Majhi also released the simplified guidelines for MLA's local area development (LAD) fund and chief minister's special assistance (CM-SA).
'The revised guidelines are transparent, easier to understand and time-efficient. It will bring efficiency to administrative processes and facilitate the swift and transparent execution of essential and small-scale basic infrastructure projects for the public,' he said.
The chief minister said the new guidelines prioritise various sectors and allow for the inclusion of essential projects while excluding non-essential ones. The approval process, from project proposal to issue of work order, has been streamlined to take no more than 30 days.
The CM-SA guidelines will also facilitate faster execution of projects, he added.
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