Chief Minister launches projects
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, February 28 2024: Chief Minister N Biren Singh launched egazette.mn.gov.in under project 'Digitization and e-Archiving of Manipur Gazette', Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Based ID Card Issuance System, Swagatam, Inventory Management System and inducted E-Vehicles in the General Administrative Department's (GAD) fleet of vehicles at the Chief Minister's Secretariat on February 26 .

The Chief Minister also launched 10 Faceless Services in Vahan application of the Transport Department, Government of Manipur.

Under the project 'Digitization & e-Archiving of Manipur Gazette', 1,079 Ordinary Gazette and 30,237 Extraordinary Gazette spanning from 1950 to 2017 (67 years) were successfully digitized and uploaded on the website-egazette.mn.gov.in.

Remaining gazettes from 2017 to 2021 are in the process of being uploaded.

The public can now download the digitised gazettes from the website without visiting the library at the Directorate of Printing & Stationery, Manipur.

The project is a step towards preserving historical records and enhancing accessibility to valuable information.

On the other hand, the RFID based ID card which is linked to the Centralised Management Information System (CMIS) will be issued to officers/staff working at the Secretariat.

Swagatam is an innovative initiative launched to simplify the process of scheduling appointments for citizens seeking to meet Government officials.

Meanwhile, the induction of electric vehicles in GAD's vehicle fleet is a step toward India's flagship scheme for promoting electric mobility.

In addition, the 10 Faceless Services of the Transport Department includes 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 updation (Aadhar based) .

With this initiative, the public can avail the above services through online mode.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed appreciation for the officials of GAD, Transport Department and National Informatics Centre, Manipur for their efforts in coming up with the projects launched yesterday.

He continued that digitisation of gazettes has been a long due dream, adding that with the digitisation of old records, there would be no room for manipulation of records.

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