Rs988.4m budget approved to expand CM Inspection Team

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 5th Mar, 2026) The government has approved a budget of Rs988.4 million for the Chief Minister Inspection Team (CMIT), a body responsible for monitoring the performance of government departments.

Sources said the project was initially estimated at Rs700 million, but the allocation was increased due to additional expenses, including the creation of new posts and the purchase of vehicles.

According to official sources, a plan to expand the scope of CMIT has also been approved. Under the plan, three regional offices will be established and 124 new posts will be created to strengthen the inspection mechanism.

The report states that the inspection system will be further reinforced to ensure more effective departmental action and oversight.

For this purpose, 40 posts of Assistant Director Inspection have been added, while 12 additional posts have been approved for the CMIT headquarters.

Authorities have also approved the permanent upgradation of the CMIT Secretary’s post from Grade 18 to Grade 19, along with the introduction of a uniform design for CMIT officers.

Officials said that data from all government departments will also be collected to establish a more effective monitoring and inspection system, aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in public sector operations.