MANU/PIBU/0129/2016

Department/Board : Press Information Bureau

Date : 01.02.2016

Shri Suresh Prabhu Inaugurated and Launched Works Module of Indian Railways E-Procurement System (IREPS) and Implementation of 'e-Tendering in Works Contracts'

This Portal will enable railways to implement e-governance in Works Contract with facilities like creation and publication of tenders online, enable tenderers to view tenders, submit their requisite amount and bid offers online.

This new Portal will lead to reduction in hassles related to tendering process, saving in cost and time, increase in ease of working, increase in efficiency, increase in competition, reduction in complaint related to tendering and easy access to information.

In order to bring transparency and efficiency in tender process for carrying out Works Contracts of Indian Railways, Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhu Inaugurated and Launched Works Module of Indian Railways E-Procurement System (IREPS) and Implementation of 'e-Tendering in Works Contracts' developed by the Railways in association with Centre for Railway Information Systems(CRIS), an IT arm of Ministry of Railways. Chairman Railway Board Shri A.K. Mital, Member Engineering Railway Board Shri V.K. Gupta, Financial Commissioner Shri S. Mookarjee, Member Traffic Railway Board Shri Mohd. Jamshed and Member Mechanical Railway Board Shri Hemant Kumar, Shri. S.S. Naryanan Additional Member Civil Engineering and other Railway Board Members, senior officials from Railways Board and CRIS were also present on the occasion. The Proceedings of the function were conducted by Shri Alok Kumar EDCE(G)/Railway Board. The vote of thanks was proposed by M.D. CRIS Shri Sanjay Das.

The inaugural ceremony was accomplished by Railway Minister launching one tender for construction of washing line with catwalk and pit at Varansi Station and other miscellaneous works in connection with Varanasi yard remodelling work.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu said that this is an extremely important step towards IT enablement of Indian Railways. He said that this commendable work just not only confined to the Engineering Department alone but it is comprehensive efforts of all. He said that except Indian Railway no other organization possesses such transparent process for finalizing tender process. This major step does not only result into saving of time but also brings transparency at global benchmark.

Stressing on digital India concept, The Railway Minister stated that at presently more than 60 per cent railway tickets are being purchased online through IRCTC. He said that this E-Connectivity will bring huge benefit as transparent process will bring people closer to the Railways.

Emphasising on the need of transparency, Railway Minister further stated that he has already delegated powers to all General Managers ........