Ulhasnagar civic body rolls out e-HRMS for transparent governance

KALYAN: In a move aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and administrative efficiency, the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) has rolled out a comprehensive electronic Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS) as part of its institutional reforms in the General Administration Department (GAD).

Municipal Commissioner Manisha Awhale said the new system integrates several employee-related services on a single digital platform. A facial recognition-based attendance system, linked directly to the payroll mechanism, has been introduced to ensure accurate attendance records and reduce manual intervention.

The civic body has also shifted its leave management process entirely online through a dedicated leave app. Pension proposal processing and approvals have been digitised, enabling faster and more transparent disposal of retirement-related cases.

As part of the reforms, digital seniority lists have been made available on a dashboard to facilitate timely review and ensure transparency. Promotion-related procedures have also been streamlined through an online system.

Officials said employee service records and establishment management functions have now been integrated under a unified e-HRMS platform, allowing easier access to data and improved monitoring.

The UMC is also developing an integrated dashboard for real-time review and supervision of administrative processes. Civic officials believe the reforms will strengthen governance and improve overall efficiency in municipal administration.