Question: Consider the following statement with reference Bhoomi Rashi Portal:
(1) It acts as a single point platform for online processing of land acquisition projects.
(2) It was launched by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
Choose the correct statement:
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways has said that Bhoomi Rashi Portal has expedited the process of land acquisition for National Highways by making it error-free & more transparent with notifications at every stage being processed on real time basis.
Bhoomi Rashi Portal:
- Launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways with the help of National informatics Centre (NIC).
- It acts as a single point platform for online processing of land acquisition projects to accelerate highway infrastructure development in India.
- The portal has been integrated with the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) for depositing the compensation in the account of affected/ interested persons on a real-time basis.
Public Financial Management System (PFMS):
- It is a web-based online software application developed and implemented by the Office of Controller General of Accounts (CGA).
Aim:
- To facilitate a sound Public Financial Management System for the Government of India (GoI) by establishing an efficient fund flow system as well as a payment cum accounting network.
- Its coverage includes a) Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes b) Direct Benefit transfer among others.
Links:
https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/bhoomirashi-portal-significantly-expedited-land-acquisition-for-national-highways-claims-ministry-120031301468_1.html
https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=181568
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/bhoomirashi-portal-significantly-expedited-land-acquisition-for-national-highways-claims-ministry20200313200751/