eSakshi

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Launched in January 2024
When
January 2024
Why
Improve transparency
Streamline MPLADS implementation
What
MPLADS e-Sakshi App
Developed by MoSPI
Monitors MPLADS fund flow
MPLAD Scheme
Launched in 1993
Annual entitlement
5 crore rupees per MP
Fund utilisation
Developmental projects
Disaster-affected areas
Where
India
Who
MoSPI
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
MPs
Members of Parliament
How
Digital platform
Real-time tracking
Geo-tagging and photos
Transparency and accountability
Communication and feedback
Significance
Improved efficiency
Enhanced transparency
Reduced corruption
Better decision-making
Empowered beneficiaries
Challenges
Digital gap in rural areas
Data accuracy
Capacity building
Offline functionality
Way Forward
Bridging digital divide
Ensuring data accuracy
Training for MPs and officials
Enabling offline access

eSakshi is a newly launched mobile application in January 2024, developed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in India. It’s designed to revolutionize the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) by increasing transparency and efficiency in the management of development projects. The app allows MPs to propose, track, and oversee projects in their constituencies, facilitating better decision-making and reducing the risk of fund misuse. While it marks a significant step towards modernizing the MPLADS implementation, it faces challenges like bridging the digital divide in rural areas and ensuring data accuracy.