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Indian Express
03-08-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
‘E-Office': Delhi CM's office goes paperless, other depts to follow
In an effort to make the governance system more accessible and transparent, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced that the Delhi government is undertaking major initiatives to digitise all government offices. To set a benchmark for other departments to follow, Gupta said, she has transformed her office into an e-Office. She added that the shift to an e-Office platform, replacing traditional paper files with digital formats has made the workflow fully modern and streamlined. The e-Office platform has been developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). The officials and staff at all levels have also been provided training to implement digitalisation in government offices, the CM said. 'We are working in alignment with the vision of the Central Government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This system ensures accountability and provides real-time updates on how long files are pending with any officer or department,' she added. Out of the Delhi government's 199 departments, the CM said, 119 are now fully operational on e-Office, up from 22 percent in June to nearly 60%. During the same period, the number of digital files used by these departments exceeded 1.18 lakh, marking a growth of over 250 percent compared to June. 'The e-Office system has not only significantly reduced paper consumption but has also made decision-making faster and more transparent. Government officials and staff in Delhi are now benefiting from digital file tracking, quicker approvals, and immediate implementation of decisions,' the CM said. Gupta added that the Delhi Assembly is completely paperless, and the upcoming Monsoon Session will also be completely digitised. The e-Vidhan system will be launched officially on Sunday.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
119 of 199 govt depts already digitised, to boost paperless governance: CM
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said Delhi govt was digitising all its offices to accelerate the pace of administrative work. She stated that the e-Office platform has replaced traditional paper files with digital formats, making the workflow modern and efficient. Developed by the National Informatics Centre, Gupta said the e-Office platform showed remarkable results in July, with 119 of 199 departments of Delhi govt being fully operational on the platform, in comparison to just 43 in June. During the same period, the number of digital files used by these departments exceeded 1.18 lakh, marking a growth of over 250% compared to the previous month of June. The chief minister also noted that the e-Office system not only significantly reduced paper consumption but also made decision-making faster and more transparent. She said govt officials and staff in Delhi were now benefiting from digital file tracking, quicker approvals and immediate implementation of decisions. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Gupta said major initiatives were being initiated to make the governance system more "accessible, efficient and transparent" and she had personally transformed her own office (the CM 's office) into an e-Office to set a benchmark for other departments to follow. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Health Insurance for Senior Citizen Living in India Policybazaar Get Quote Undo The e-Office project, which aimed at switching over from the physical movement of bulky files to digital working, was first rolled out in 2015, but only a few departments and officials adopted it, leading to its failure. It was again promoted in July 2022, but the govt decided to put it on hold following poor adoption by various departments. It was again pushed by the BJP govt this time, and all departments were asked to switch to the digital movement of files. Gupta said training was provided to officials and staff at all levels to implement digitalisation in govt offices. "When all central govt offices are functioning on this system, the national capital must also adopt the e-Office platform. We are working in alignment with the vision of the Centre and PM Narendra Modi. This system ensures accountability and provides real-time updates on how long files are pending with any officer or department," the chief minister said. Highlighting the broader impact, Gupta said digitalisation was not just a technological change, it was a blend of administrative efficiency, transparency and environmental conservation. "Our goal is to ensure that every government task is swift, accurate and citizen-centric, and the e-Office platform is a major step in this direction," she said. Gupta added that now the legislative assembly was also being made paperless, which was a decisive step towards making Delhi's administration fully digital. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Karnataka HC gives state govt 4 weeks to submit report on pendency of pleas under Sakala scheme
The Karnataka High Court has given the state government four weeks to submit a status report on the pendency of applications made by citizens under the Sakala scheme through which the administration promises speedy responses for various public services. The instruction was issued by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Joshi on July 28 in the wake of a petition by one Gowrishankar S seeking the immediate disposal of all pending Sakala appeals 'along with disbursal of compensation to eligible applicants and actions initiated against defaulters.' The court directed the state government to 'file a Status Report, clearly indicating: a) the number of applications made under the Sakala Act, which are pending; b) the date on which such applications were filed; and c) the estimated time required for disposal of the same.' The petitioner approached the high court over alleged deficiencies in the implementation of Sakala services by the state government as promised under the Karnataka Guarantee of Services to Citizens Act, 2011. As per the Act, services provided under the scheme include issuing of caste certificates, income certificates, senior citizen cards, health cards, etc. The petitioner informed the court that the 'Sakala Act is not being implemented sufficiently and none of the applications are disposed of within time and the applications are also pending.' Gowrishankar also sought the return of interest and penalties levied on property owners for delays in property tax payments. The high court, however, rejected this plea. 'We are not persuaded to accept that any such prayer can be considered in vacuum. In the event any particular taxpayer is aggrieved by imposition of interest despite delay on the part of the respondents, he would be entitled to seek appropriate remedies,' the high court ruled. The Sakala scheme aims to curb corruption in public service delivery and improve efficiency in various government departments in Karnataka. The programme is backed by a comprehensive information technology network, developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
New Indian Express
31-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
15,000 farmers in Cuttack stare at crop loss without insurance as portal fails to list new revenue villages
CUTTACK: Even though the last date to register for crop insurance under PM Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is scheduled to end on Thursday, farmers of newly-formed revenue villages in Cuttack district have not been able to get their names registered, thanks to the alleged apathy of the revenue officials in uploading the names of the said villages on the portal. Last year too, farmers of these villages had faced the same issue. 'Two years have passed but the revenue officials have not yet uploaded names of the gram panchayats and revenue villages on the portal. With the last date for crop insurance registration being July 31 (Thursday), we have been running from pillar to post to sort the issue but to no avail,' said farmers of Patasura village in Katikata GP under Nischintakoili block. They alleged that they had earlier taken the matter to the additional district magistrate (ADM-Revenue) Dibyalochan Mohanta but the latter said the tehsildars concerned had already been asked to sort the problem by contacting the National Informatics Centre (NIC). 'We also apprised the Nischintakoili tehsildar Damayanti Sahoo of our plight but she has only been giving false assurances of solving it. We undertook kharif cultivation by incurring huge expenditure. If in any case, our crops get damaged due to natural calamities, who will be held responsible?' they questioned. Farmers alleged that though their villages had been accorded revenue village status over three years back, they are yet to avail new record of rights (RoR) as a result of which they are facing many problems. This is not an isolated case of Patasura village alone. If sources are to be believed, a minimum of 15,000 farmers across 20 villages under 15 tehsils are yet to get their names registered. Efforts to elicit response from ADM Mohanta and Nischintakoili tehsildar Damayanti Sahoo proved futile.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Govt mulls web portal for pvt vehicle owners to clear Rs 8 crore dues
Bhubaneswar: State govt is planning the implementation of a web-based system to address concerns over unpaid dues, amounting to Rs 8 crore, owed to owners of private vehicles hired by various departments. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The issue was discussed during a high-level meeting presided over by chief secretary Manoj Ahuja recently. The meeting's minutes revealed a push toward modernising the payment system. "A comprehensive web portal should be developed in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre. The substantial outstanding dues of Rs 8 crore shall be cleared by the transport department following necessary re-appropriation from current budgetary allocations. Any shortfall in the non-programme head will be addressed during the supplementary budget," the minutes read. The transport department has highlighted that govt departments regularly requisition private vehicles for various official purposes, including election duties, administrative work and emergency services. Under the current framework, regional transport officers (RTOs) facilitate arrangement of vehicles at the behest of district collectors. "However, the role of RTOs is strictly limited to vehicle procurement, while the payment responsibility lies with the requisitioning departments, which often face delays in funds disbursement," a transport official said. "The delay in payments has led to frustration among vehicle owners, who frequently resort to protests at RTO offices demanding their rightful compensation. These grievances have increasingly been escalated to the transport department, necessitating a comprehensive solution to this recurring problem," the minutes stated. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The transport department had earlier approached departments concerned regarding the release of pending dues, but the results were less than satisfactory. Recognising the need for a systemic change, the govt is now focusing on streamlining the payment process through technological intervention. The proposed web-based system will introduce standardised operating procedures for vehicle requisition across all departments. The portal will handle all vehicle requests. RTOs will proceed with arrangements only after receiving online approval from collectors. The proposed framework will allow willing vehicle owners to register their vehicles on the portal, providing detailed information about their vehicles and availability. The digital database will significantly enhance the ability of RTOs to efficiently match requirements with available resources. Additionally, the govt is considering an alternative approach of implementing a tender-based system for empanelling interested vehicle owners, creating a pre-approved pool of service providers for future requirements. "The transport department will be allocated a specific budget for vehicle hiring, ensuring prompt payments through direct online transfers to vehicle owners' accounts, thereby eliminating intermediary delays and enhancing transparency in the entire process," the official said.
