Gandhinagar: In a key decision aimed at safeguarding citizens and protecting public assets, the state government has announced the implementation of the ‘Asset Safety Monitoring Portal’. With this, all existing government and public infrastructure in the state, including roads, bridges, and buildings, will now be monitored in an integrated manner at the state level, ensuring that no infrastructure becomes a threat to public safety.

Over 1.5 Lakh Assets Now Under Integrated Digital Surveillance

As per an official note, a government directive has recently been issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) regarding this decision of the state government. According to the directive, more than 1.5 lakh public assets, including roads, bridges, government buildings, and other civic infrastructure across the state, will now be registered on a single centralised digital platform.

GIS-based location mapping, photographs, details of the custodian officer, and a unique digital identity, this comprehensive system will ensure scientific and continuous monitoring of the lifespan of assets. This will not only strengthen existing safety measures but will also make future construction processes data-driven.

Through the Asset Safety Monitoring Portal, the government has put in place a mechanism to ensure that no structural weakness, inspection delay, or repair requirement is overlooked. An automated inspection calendar and real-time alert system will compel the administrative machinery to take timely action.

Under this system, field officers will upload inspection reports and photographs on the integrated portal through digital login. District Collectors and Municipal Corporation Commissioners will be required to conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews, while in-charge Secretaries will issue necessary directives during their district visits.

Thus, the administrative machinery at every level will function in tandem through a single unified digital system.

The dedicated Asset Safety Monitoring Cell, established within the GAD, will conduct daily monitoring at the state level and submit regular reports to the Chief Secretary. DeshGujarat