Greater Chennai Corporation begins training session in tender procedures, 1,500 officials to participate
The Greater Chennai Corporation has launched a training program for 1,500 officials focused on tender procedures and public procurement. The initiative aims to improve transparency and accountability in civic infrastructure projects.
Why it matters
Administrative training is crucial for reducing corruption and ensuring the efficient use of public funds in urban governance.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has started a training session in tender procedures for its engineers. The session aims to ensure transparency, fairness, accountability, and prudent use of public money during the implementation of civic infrastructure projects and welfare schemes.
GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said: “In total, 1,500 officials are expected to be trained. During my interactions I urged them to openly discuss their constraints and positive experiences in the GCC. Some of the newly recruited assistant engineers were very forthcoming during these interactions. We are planning to have quarterly training sessions and discussions similar to this in the future.”
The comprehensive training programme on the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Rules, 2023, and the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act is expected to strengthen the capacity of its officers in public procurement, tender management, and contract administration.
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