Ushering in information technology-based reforms, the CM Devendra Fadnavis-led government will now give all basic infrastructure projects an Aadhaar-like unique identity (UID) to prevent duplication of work by multiple agencies and check bogus work, if any. Thursday’s was a full-fledged first cabinet meeting held after the Mahayuti ministers were allocated portfolios late last month. In his opening remarks, CM Devendra Fadnavis asked his colleagues to abide by the oath of office and secrecy.  

CM Fadnavis said that multiple departments undertake similar work in the same areas. “It causes a huge loss. Just like Aadhaar, which helps identify eligible beneficiaries and delete the bogus ones, the unique ID for infra work will help duplication/repetition of the same work in the same areas. It will also help to plan infra works and have coordination between the agencies. UID will let the government know the requirement, the type and the exact location of the work being carried out or planned. All information related to infra works will be available on the government’s dashboard,” he added.