On January 20, 2021 Karnataka Chief Minister (CM), B. S. Yediyurappa launched ‘Avolokana Software’ Transparent e-governance tool. The software will be used by the Government to monitor & access data on sanctions & expenditures incurred on 1800 programmes which have been implemented by 39 Departments.
- Expenditures & Sanctions on Sustainable Development Goals, Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan, Tribal Sub-plan & Central Sponsored Schemes will be the main areas of focus.
- It will also provide Assembly Constituency-wise information on Government grants and allocations under various development programmes.
Benefits:
- The software will benefit the policymakers, as they can release funds based on expenditure incurred by the Departments.
- It will help in saving Government’s resources.
Note – There are three types of funds that are available with the Government of India. They are Consolidated Fund of India Contingency Fund of India Public Account of India.
Karnataka Statistics:
During the event, CM also released Karnataka Statistics on Development Programmes for the year 2019-20.
Recent Related News:
i.November 6, 2020, Karnataka entered into an agreement with Tata Technologies to upgrade and modernize 150 Government ITIs (Industrial Training Institute) at a cost of INR 4, 636.50 Crores to create increased employment opportunities to youth of the state.
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