Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Maharashtra Tightens Rules on Government Consultant Hiring
The Maharashtra IT Department is changing the rules for hiring consultants in government.
They noticed some consultants were being paid too much by working for multiple departments at once.
The IT minister, Ashish Shelar, is now requiring all departments to report details of their consultants to the IT Department.
A new system will be created so the government can track who the consultants are, what they do, and how much they are paid to make sure the money is being spent fairly.
The IT Department will amend the existing Government Resolution (GR).
All departments must disclose the type of services and works undertaken by consulting agencies.
Details of every consultant appointed in Mantralaya must be submitted to the IT Department.
Concerns exist over consultants' lack of accountability.
A dedicated centralized portal will be created for all consultancy services.
- Who
- Maharashtra IT Department, Ashish Shelar
- What
- Amendment of GR to prevent irregularities in consultant appointments.
- When
- Not explicitly stated.
- Where
- Mantralaya
- Why
- To prevent irregularities and ensure transparency in consultant appointments.
Government Oversight Concerns
Consultant Accountability Concerns
Accountability
Government Oversight Concerns
Existing system lacks accountability from consultants if anything goes wrong.
Consultant Accountability Concerns
Consultants may not be held responsible.
Transparency
Government Oversight Concerns
There is no system for the IT Department to track consultants.
Consultant Accountability Concerns
A centralized portal for consultancy services is needed.
- Department
- Maharashtra Information Technology (IT)
- Minister
- Ashish Shelar
- Consultants Under Review
- 246
- Number of Agencies
- 6
- Action
- Amendment of Government Resolution (GR)
