Bilaspur’s First Municipal Shared Service Centre Being Set Up in Ghumarwin

Bilaspur’s first Municipal Shared Service Centre is being established in Ghumarwin, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. The centre is being developed under the Central Government’s 15th Finance Commission and will serve as the district’s only Municipal Shared Service Centre.

The facility will benefit all municipal councils and nagar panchayats in the district. Across Himachal Pradesh, a total of 15 such centres are being established. The initiative aims to make various services more easily available to the public and to make the functioning of urban local bodies more organised and effective.

A range of skilled workers and service providers will be registered with the Municipal Shared Service Centre. These will include plumbers, electricians, carpenters and mechanics, among others. Once the registration process is completed, people will be able to book services according to their needs through a phone call or an online platform.

After a booking is received, the concerned worker will visit the customer’s home and carry out the required work. This is expected to reduce the difficulty people face in finding reliable workers for different services. The centre will also help ensure that fixed rates are set for various services, making it easier for people to access them at reasonable prices.

The benefits of the centre will not be limited to the general public. Shared services will also be made available to all municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Bilaspur district. Urban local bodies that face a shortage of technical experts or employees will be able to receive manpower, technical assistance and consultancy services through the centre, according to their requirements.

This arrangement will help municipal bodies access the expertise and resources needed for their work. It is also expected to support improvements in the quality of services provided by these bodies. Instead of making separate arrangements for technical expertise and essential resources, municipal councils and nagar panchayats will be able to use the support available through the shared centre.

The Municipal Shared Service Centre will also provide the required assistance in areas such as property tax, garbage management and other work related to urban local bodies. In addition, the centre will play an important role in informing the public about different municipal services, procedures and facilities.

With several services available through a single platform, people will find it easier to access the facilities they need. The centre is also intended to make municipal processes and services more accessible, organised and effective.

The establishment of the centre in Ghumarwin is therefore aimed at supporting both residents and urban local bodies in the district. By providing service providers, manpower, technical assistance and consultancy support through one centre, the initiative could help strengthen the delivery of urban services in Bilaspur district.