PPRA launches master trainers programme to enhance e- govt procurement system


ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP): In line with the Prime Minister’s vision for a Digital Pakistan, the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has launched Master Trainers Programme for implementation of e-government procurement system to enhance transparency and accountability.
e-PADS (e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System) was being enforced under Prime Minister’s directives to enhance transparency, efficiency, and value for money in public procurement, and PPRA has initiated a five-day training for over 50 officers from federal ministries.
Speaking on the occasion, Managing Director PPRA, Hasnat Ahmad Qureshi, highlighted the initiative as a first step towards developing a bunch of 200 Master Trainers across various federal ministries.
 “These trainers will be crucial in implementing e-PADS nationwide, ensuring a seamless transition within their organizations,” he added.
“The successful rollout of e-PADS will drive economic development and enhance accountability in the use of public funds,” Hasnat Qureshi emphasized.
“The e-PADS system has already been successfully implemented in 37 ministries and more than 300 departments,” he noted.