The Public Works Department, for instance, will have to detail how many kilometers of road it constructed daily, and how much road maintenance was carried out before and after the monsoon season; this data will be used to assess the department’s performance. This means that any attempt to hide inefficiencies, negligence, or misuse of funds will be transparent. Similarly, for the Water Supply Department, indicators such as the provision of clean drinking water to households, water testing, and installation of water meters will be the benchmarks for budget utilization. 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 this financial year. KPIs and KOIs will play a crucial role in assessing the progress and quality of budget expenditure. Spending the entire budget allocation will no longer be considered an achievement; instead, departments will be evaluated based on the benefits generated, the services provided to the public, and their contribution to achieving targets. This approach will be particularly relevant for capital expenditure, which amounts to ₹14,763 crore annually for construction and development projects.
Livestock Department to report meat supply to ITBP
For example, the Livestock Department will have to demonstrate its contribution to overall milk production growth to justify its budget allocation. It will also have to provide year-on-year comparative data. Similarly, the supply of chicken and meat to the ITBP will be included in its performance evaluation. For the Dairy Development Department, indicators such as the dividend received by members of the dairy federation and milk exports will be used. 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.
