Tripura has emerged as the ‘best performer’ in the implementation of E-procurement among the Northeastern States. The Controller and Auditor General (CAG) of India also applauded the Government of Tripura for successfully implementing the e-transactions.

 

Besides, the Power department, Agriculture and Panchayat departments were also awarded for implementation projects within the stipulated time frame, said Finance Minister of the State, Pranajit Singha Roy.  

 

During a press conference on Wednesday, Singha Roy announced that Tripura has been recognized as the “best performer” among the Northeastern states in the implementation of E-procurement.

 

He said that Tripura received this recognition at a national workshop on E-procurement held on March 27 in New Delhi.

 

The Finance Minister also shared that the Power Department of the State was awarded for timely completion of works under the Soubhagya Yojana. The State was also recognized as the best performer in Agriculture and Panchayat empowerment.

 

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India also lauded the State government for its successful implementation of e-payment for all financial transactions except for regular pension payments of State Government employees.

 

According to the CAG report, 80.13% of transactions were done through e-payment. Singha Roy expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister, ex-Finance Minister, and thanked Finance department officials for working transparently using the E-procurement system.

 

He also discussed the benefits of E-procurement, including transparency in government purchases, support for small entrepreneurs, and the prevention of price manipulation. Singha Roy further informed the media that 9815 tenders worth Rs 7271 crore were called through the E-procurement portal in three years (2020-21 to 2022-23).

 

“The State Government efficiently managed the financial system for 2022-23 and increased financial facilities for State Government employees, pensioners, DRW, Anganwadi, ASHA workers, and others”, the Finance Minister said and also shared details on the State’s own tax and revenue collections and revealed that total capital expenditure was pegged at Rs 2374 crore in 2022-23 compared to Rs 1423 in 2021-22.

 

Among others, secretary of the Finance Department Brijesh Pandey was present at the press briefing.