Why in News?
- Launched on March 24-25, 2026, by Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari (Road Transport & Highways) and Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways) in New Delhi. Aimed at accelerating Road Over Bridges (ROBs) construction amid India's infrastructure push, reducing approval delays from 12 months to 3-4 months (70-75% cut).
Key Information
- Full Form: Portal for Rail-Road Inspection & Stages Management – Steel Girders (PRISM-SG).
- Purpose: Digitizes end-to-end processes for ROB steel girders, including Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), Welding Procedure Specification Sheets (WPSS), fabrication inspections, document submission, scrutiny, query resolution, approvals, inspection scheduling, and report uploads with photos/test results.
- Stakeholders: Integrates Road Owning Departments, Indian Railways, contractors, fabricators, and inspection agencies on one platform with real-time monitoring and full audit trail.
Key Benefits
- Reduces coordination failures and paper-based delays.
- Enhances transparency, efficiency, and project predictability.
- Supports faster railway infrastructure and road connectivity.
- Context: Part of broader MoRTH efforts; unrelated to other PRISM acronyms (e.g., SERB research or pension systems).
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