FILE PHOTO: Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the initiatives would establish a comprehensive digital governance framework. Among the key reforms is the launch of SAMPATH, a centralised digital platform to maintain records of all government-owned assets, including land, buildings, roads, dams, bridges, vehicles and machinery.
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The Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday approved five major governance reforms aimed at strengthening public administration, improving transparency and plugging leakages that have resulted in significant losses to the state exchequer over the years.Announcing the decisions at a press conference after chairing the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the reforms would create a comprehensive digital infrastructure for governance and project monitoring.The first initiative is the creation of a Special Asset Management Platform for Administration, Tracking and Harmonisation (SAMPATH), a centralised digital platform that will maintain details of all government-owned assets, including land, buildings, heritage structures, roads, dams, bridges, vehicles and machinery.The second reform is the development of PlanSpace 2.0, a GIS-enabled project registry that will digitally track all capital projects approved by various government departments.The platform will integrate geotagging and map every project with details such as location, implementing agency, approving authority, funding source and construction stage, he said.Published on July 29, 2026
