The system’s feature for uploading photos and videos help the inspecting officers and authority to visually observe the progress and quality of the works being carried out at the GPS mapped locations. As this mobile monitoring system is integrated with GPS, duplication of work can also be detected and avoided. The ‘Mobile Monitoring System for Rural Development Works’ is a GPS based application developed by NIC to facilitate remote monitoring of various development works under MGNREGA, TSC Toilets, IAY Awas, ABSK and Backward Region Grant Fund projects. It has been implemented by the District Administration of Jalore, Rajasthan. This system uses the latest advancement in the field of ICT and has user-friendly features. The system facilitates capturing of work details, relevant data, images and videos of work stages along with Geo-tagging the locations of the projects with GPS coordinates at various stages of work. It also generates inspection orders and facilitates emailing of the orders (in .pdf format) automatically to inspection officers and the ordering authority. It assists administrators in eliminating the delays and errors in inspection and monitoring of various projects & schemes of the Central and State Governments. The system has further been provided with links of the inspection reports. The GPS co-ordinate links are located and shown on map. Through the system, one can upload photos and videos into the system, which helps the inspection officers and the ordering authority to monitor progress and quality of work being carried out at the GPS mapped locations. Duplication of work is eliminated as the system uses GPS linkage. Using these facilities of the system along with the system generated MIS reports; the authorized officials can view the stage wise and work wise real status of the projects, which would help them to carry out further actions. SUMMARY This mobile-based application has been developed for easy and hassle-free operation. It has been made user friendly and simple for the usage at the field by officers of all levels. The application has been hosted on cloud environment and can be accessed through a desktop as well. While facing connectivity issues like no network or GPRS connection, especially in remote areas, the application can also work offline and sync automatically when the connectivity is restored. The mobile App was given the State Best e-Governance App Award by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Smt. Vasundhara Raje. The project is likely to be replicated in all the districts of Rajasthan after its success in Jalore district. For further information, please contact: SANJAY RAMDEO District Informatics Officer NIC District Centre, Jalore- 343041, Rajasthan Email: sanjay.ramdeo@nic.in Phone: 02973-223270