Manipur CM launches several projects in effort to boost digitisation

IMPHAL — Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday launched the egazette.mn.gov.in under the project ‘Digitization and e-Archiving of Manipur Gazette’, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Based ID Card issuance System, Swagatam, Inventory Management System and the induction of E-Vehicle in General Administrative Department’s fleet of vehicles at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.

Under ‘Digitization and e-Archiving of Manipur Gazette’ project, 1,079 Ordinary Gazette and 30, 237 Extraordinary Gazettes spanning from 1950 to 2017 (67 years) have been successfully digitized and are uploaded on the website: egazette.mn.gov.in.

It can be taken as a step towards preserving historical records and enhancing accessibility to valuable information, as public can now download the digitised gazettes from the website without coming to the library.

The RFID-based ID Card, which will be to the Centralised Management Information System (CMIS) of Manipur government, will be issued to officers/staff working in the Secretariat, making it possible for immediate verification reagrding authenticity of the ID Card through RFID and reduce the scope of fake ID Cards.

Swagatam is an innovative initiative launched to simplify the process of scheduling appointments for citizens seeking to meet government officials. It aims to bridge the gap between the government and the common people by providing a hassle-free appointment system. Meanwhile, the induction of electric vehicles in GAD’s vehicle fleet is a step toward India’s flagship scheme for promoting electric mobility, it was informed.

The CM also launched 10 Faceless Services in Vahan Application of Transport Department, which include the Transfer of ownership in case of normal sale, transfer of ownership by succession, transfer of ownership of vehicle purchased in public auction, issue of duplicate RC, change of address in RC, hypothecation addition/termination/continuation, no objection certificate, information of RC particulars, withdrawal of application and Mobile number update (Aadhar based). It is to help the public avail services through online mode without visiting the transport office.

Speaking on the occasion, Biren Singh lauded the officials of GAD, Transport Department and National Informatics Centre for their effort in coming up with the projects.

He also handed over RFID-based ID Cards to Chief Secretary Dr Vineet Joshi, Additional Chief Secretary M H Khan and other officials.