Odisha Water Resources Department Trains Over 700 Officials on Digital Management System

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Water Resources Department is expanding the use of digital technology in project implementation and financial management through the Works and Accounts Management Information System (WAMIS), with more than 700 engineers and departmental officers trained on the platform so far.

Around 25 training sessions have been conducted in multiple batches across the state as part of the department’s capacity-building initiative. The sessions cover budget management, project planning and approvals, execution of works, billing, accounting, treasury reconciliation and real-time monitoring.

WAMIS provides a unified digital platform for managing infrastructure projects by linking financial expenditure with physical progress. Its mobile-based inspection facility enables field officers to conduct geo-tagged inspections and verify the status of projects, strengthening field supervision and accountability.

The system has also been integrated with the Government e-Procurement platform (GePNIC) to streamline tender management. The integration allows electronic transfer of pre-tender information and award details, reducing repetitive data entry and manual errors while facilitating a smoother transition from tendering to project execution.

The department has further operationalised an Agency Interface through which contractors can digitally submit work programmes, measurement claims, GST invoices and other work-related requests. Integration with the offices of the Accountant General and State Treasuries is also facilitating timely reconciliation of accounts and improving financial reporting.

With real-time monitoring dashboards, automated reports and digital audit trails, WAMIS is expected to reduce dependence on manual processes, improve expenditure tracking and support informed decision-making.

The initiative is part of the state’s efforts to use technology to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in the planning, execution and monitoring of public infrastructure projects.