“A transparent, smart governance with seamless access, secure and authentic flow of information crossing the inter-departmental barrier and providing a fair and unbiased service to citizens.”

E-GOVERNANCE

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former President of India

KERALA

• 978 Grama Panchayats

Decentralization by 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts of the Indian Constitution gives greater responsibility and powers to local bodies for:

• Local planning and• Implementation and monitoring of social and

economic development programmes.

PANCHAYATSThe symbols of decentralization, governance and grassroot democracy.

• Huge funds flow to rural areas for the implementation of various programmes of the central and State governments, with the primary intent to develop the local area and provide various benefits to citizens.

• Panchayats are faced with challenges of inadequate capacities and in certain areas even infrastructure capabilities to effectively deliver these responsibilities.

OBJECTIVES To harness the potential of Information and

Communication Technology (ICT) tools for e-Governance in Panchayats.

To make Panchayats more efficient, transparent and symbols of modernity by leveraging ICT at the cutting edge level to ensure transparency and accountability in their functioning through disclosure of information, social audit, efficient delivery of services and improving internal processes and management of Panchayats.

CITIZEN’S DATA

The most essential asset for any governmentMajority generated from panchayatsHard to maintain and analyse data stored on paperElectronically saved data currently inaccessible

Data Oriented E-Governance

o Adopted worldwide by governments to improve services to businesses and citizens, promote economic and social development and improve effectiveness and efficiency of internal government operations.

o Potential for a major contribution to economic development through assisting businesses in enhancing productivity by providing immediate access to government information and other resources

e-GOVERNANCE IN KERALA

“Kerala is fast emerging as the foremost Indian state in application of IT in diverse sectors from higher tiers of administration to the day-to-day life of people at the grassroots. The State is playing an active role for promotion and implementation of Information & Communication Technology solutions in the Government and has taken leading role for taking e-Governance drive during the last decade by building a strong foundation for better and more transparent governance so as to reach the unreached.”

Shri. Oommen Chandy, Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala

e-GOVERNANCE IN KERALA

Aiming to make the state 100% e-literate and digital

e-Procuremente-DistrictInvestment and Promotion

Management CellAadhaarService and Payroll

Repository for Kerala

m-GovernanceCitizen Call CentreKerala State Wide Area

NetworkAkshayaState Data CentreFRIENDSKSDI

e-DISTRICT INITIATIVE

Conceived under national e-Governance plans.Electronic delivery of public services.Citizens can avail services and information via Akshaya.4.4 lakh applications processed in pilot run in Kannur and

Palakkad.Implemented in all districts at present.More services to be launched from Food and Civil

Supplies, Election and RTI.

COMMON SERVICE CENTERS

An ambitious project of Indian government based on PPP framework to boost e-Governance in rural India.

Developing e-Governance in rural India is the biggest challenge for the Indian government.

Services from different departments brought under one umbrella.

Utilizing backend computerisation to provide prompt and effective services to the public.

 

SMART GOVERNANCE

Simple

Moral

Accountable

Responsive

Transparent

m-GOVERNANCE

Initiated by Kerala State Government

Utilize strength of mobile penetration in

the state

Concept of “always-on” connection

Efficient delivery of government services to

common people

m-GOVERNANCE

The first comprehensive project of its kind undertaken by any state in the country.

Utilization of all kinds of wireless and mobile technology services, applications and devices for governance.

M-Governance

Effective adaptabili

ty

Real Time Monitorin

g

Greater accessibili

ty

Low CostMultiple access

Low Training

Cost

WHY E-GOVERNANCE?

Internal Automation

Proper Planning

Better usage of public funds

Improved Connectivity

Quick roll out of services

CURRENT SCENARIO

• Data still recorded on paper.• Not consistent or concise.• Not easily accessible or queryable.• Not secured and cannot be monitored.• Updating data is very time consuming.

AS A RESULT….

• Abrupt service delivery to citizens is impossible.• Communication with citizens is

inefficient and time consuming.

THE SOLUTION

E-Gram

What does a common man get?

Scholarship Benefits

Pension Benefits

Farmer Benefits

Women and Child Benefits

Sports Benefits

Youth Benefits

Health Benefits

Labour Benefits

Self Employment Benefits

What does a common man get?

CONNECTIVITY AND SECURITY

Panchayats don’t have to worry about backing up or maintaining data.

Accessible anywhere over the internet on your preferred device.

Secure login and password required hence enabling authorised access only.

Built-in protection layers to ensure security.Permission levels can be set for different users.

Relevant data storage to enable use as a local Blood Bank.

Information storage for use as a local directory.

E-Gram

BENEFICIARIES

Law Enforcement Agencies

Health Department

Agricultural Department

Educational Department etc.

THE FUTURE

Enable round-the-clock access to

public services

Improve internal

efficiency

Bridge the digital divide

in Kerala