Two websites launched Biren harps on transparency
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, April 15 2017: In a bold initiative to improve e- governance in the State, Chief Minister N Biren launched two websites at his office chamber yesterday.

The newly launched web-sites are www.ppmonitor.in for Digital Application for Review by Public and Nation (DARPAN) and www.accmanipur.in for Anti-Corruption Cell.

Addressing a formal function of launching the websites, N Biren stated that the new Government has taken such a daring step to transform the entire system of public services through the use of information technology with a commitment to bring transparency, accountability and a corruption-free society to the people of the State.

Two websites launched Biren harps on transparency

He further stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India has already launched the "Digital India" campaign.

With the launch of these two websites, the new Government is exploring a new paradigm of 'Digital Manipur' to improve e-governance in the State.

The Chief Minister stressed that the primary objective of these e-governance projects is to monitor developmental projects and curb corruption in the State.

He asserted that the Government needs support and co-operation of the people and media houses so as to promote digital movement in the State.

During the function, a demonstration on the technical know-how of the websites and how to lodge a complaint through mobile phones by using these web applications was also presented.

The website DARPAN is developed by the Planning Department, Government of Manipur and its objective is to inform the people of the State about various projects being taken up by the Government of Manipur and current status of the projects, and check dissemination of fake or incorrect status report by using GPS location verification, conveyed a press release issued by DIPR.

The function was attended by Cabinet Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, MLAs, Chief Secretary O Nabakishore, Principal Secretary (Planning) Vineet Joshi, Commissioner IT PK Singh and other top ranking Government officials.

Notably, the new Government, soon after assuming office opened an Anti-Corruption Cell to entertain public complaints about Government officials indulging in graft practices and take necessary action.