Min launches digital initiatives to enhance efficiency, transparency of excise dept | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards digital transformation, excise minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Friday inaugurated multiple technological initiatives at the Odisha State Beverage Corporation(OSBC) Limited headquarters.The initiative include a central CCTV monitoring system, auto indenting approval system, and integration with govt treasury. These implementations will enable direct monitoring of the corporation’s four warehouses from the headquarters.During the inauguration ceremony, excise officials discussed upcoming awareness programmes targeting youth substance abuse, in preparation for revised excise policy scheduled for implementation this year.The event also saw the signing of an annual agreement between OSBC andexcise department establishing revenue collection targets and programme implementation guidelines for the current fiscal year.The corporation also presented Rs 12 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund along with an interim dividend of Rs 25 crore and an annual dividend of Rs 14 crore. “These digital initiatives are expected to enhance operational efficiency and transparency in the corporation’s activities while strengthening its regulatory framework,” read a govt statement.