The Public Works Department will have to demonstrate how many kilometers of road it constructed daily, and how much road maintenance was carried out before and after the monsoon. This detailed record of budget expenditure will serve as the benchmark for the department’s performance. This means that any attempt to hide inefficiency, negligence, or misuse of the budget will not be possible.
Similarly, for the Water Supply Department, key performance indicators will include providing clean drinking water to households, water testing, and installation of water meters. This significant initiative by the Pushkar Singh Dhami government aims to make the budget a true reflection of departmental performance. For the first time, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Operational Indicators (KOIs) are being defined for all departments, starting from the current financial year. KPIs and KOIs will play a crucial role in assessing the progress and quality of budget expenditure by the departments. Spending the entire budget allocation will no longer be considered an achievement; instead, performance will be evaluated based on the benefits generated, the services provided to the public, and the contribution towards achieving the set targets. This approach will be used to assess performance for the annual budget of ₹14,763 crore, particularly for capital expenditure on construction and development projects.
Animal Husbandry Department to report meat supply to ITBP
For example, the Animal Husbandry Department will have to demonstrate its contribution to the overall increase in milk production to show its performance in budget utilization. A year-wise comparative analysis will also be required. Similarly, the supply of chicken and meat to the ITBP will be included in its performance evaluation. For the Dairy Development Department, the indicators will include the dividend received by members of the dairy federation and milk exports. The performance of the Horticulture Department will be measured based on marketable surplus, consumption within the state, increase in productivity, expansion of the cold chain, and increase in the area under aromatic crop cultivation. Growth in wedding tourism and investment will determine tourism performance
For the tourism department, key performance indicators (KPIs) and key outcome indicators (KOIs) include increasing the number of foreign tourists, establishing and expanding wedding tourism destinations, and increasing employment and investment in the sector. The progress of the Lakhpati Didi scheme under rural development will also serve as a basis for the performance index. The average business turnover and growth centers of the Lakhpati Didi scheme have been included. Chief Secretary Anand Vardhan stated that all departments have been asked to define their KPIs and KOIs. This will enhance the quality of budget expenditure and foster a strong commitment to achieving the set goals.
