Successful digital initiatives will be implemented across J&K: Niteshwer

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 2/27/2021 11:45:46 AM

Jammu, Feb 26 Continuing the weekly review meetings on progress of digital initiatives and implementation of various departmental projects, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, Nitishwar Kumar chaired a series of meetings at the Civil Secretariat here today. The meetings are undertaken to fast track the implementation of Lt Governor’s directions for seamless delivery of public services. Speaking to the Deputy Commissioners, the Principal Secretary sought details of mobile applications and web portals running successfully in their respective districts and the public reception regarding them. He said that the most successful of these projects would be implemented throughout the UT. Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora informed that Mizan, the Revenue Courts App, has been functioning successfully since last couple of weeks and an additional feature of SMS alerts has been incorporated in it recently. The web based Panchayat Development Index measuring platform is also functioning and its mobile application is to be launched soon, informed the Deputy Commissioner. From Kulgam, the Ittelah App was found to be running successfully in a closed group which is to be made available to public after initial test runs. Once launched, the application would provide the people an online platform to report any emergency situation including accidents, crimes and various others with geographical coordinates and photographs of the spot. The GPS tracking app of district Pulwama has successfully been linked to more than 30 government vehicles, live feeds of which are monitored by municipalities for rationalisation of services. Another project, Taawun, a CSR portal, has also been launched by the district administration to create a common platform shared between the district administration, NGOs, voluntary organisations and other similar bodies. GPS tracking projects are also being successfully run by districts Srinagar and Shopian. The e-Library app of district Srinagar is also ready with a huge repository of e-books as well as printed material. Zimmedari App of district Doda was also found to be running. The app is a multifaceted platform aimed at improving education sector in the district. The Labour Department informed the Principal Secretary that according to directions issued, plans are being formulated for welfare of labourers and their kids. These welfare projects are to be funded by labour cess charged by the department. The Revenue Department shared information about the ongoing digisation of Wakf records and geo-tagging of those properties. Similarly, works by departments of Power Development, Skill Development, Tribal Affairs, Forest, Jal Shakti, Home, Cooperatives, Science & Technology, Animal Husbandry & Fishing, Industries & Commerce, and Transport among various others were also reviewed by the Principal Secretary. Administrative Secretaries, all Deputy Commissioners, HODs and senior officers of various departments were present in the meeting in person and through virtual mode.

 

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