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District Informatics

Paschim Bardhaman

The Industrial Hub of West Bengal

Edited by KAVITA BARKAKOTY

aschim Bardhaman is a predominantly urban governance, NIC Paschim Bardhaman, at the
mining-industrial district in West Bengal. With request of the District Magistrate, developed an
Pits headquarters in Asansol—often referred Android-based mobile application for the district
to as the “City of Brotherhood”—the district was website. This application extends the accessibility
carved out from the erstwhile Bardhaman district NIC Paschim Bardhaman, the of government services by providing users with:
on April 7, 2017, becoming the 23rd district of West technological backbone of the •
Real-time notifications and updates related to
Bengal. district administration, drives government schemes, tenders, and emergency
At the forefront of the district’s digital alerts
transformation is NIC Paschim Bardhaman, a digital transformation through •
pioneer in leveraging science, innovation, and innovative e-Governance Seamless mobile-friendly access to district-re-
technology to enhance governance. Since its solutions. From developing the lated information
inception, NIC Paschim Bardhaman has played • Quick navigation and interactive features en-
a crucial role in embedding technology into district website and mobile suring a user-friendly experience for citizens
the administrative framework, streamlining application to implementing By enabling citizens to access government
public service delivery, and enhancing citizen resources on their smartphones, this initiative
engagement through various e-Governance e-Office, iRAD, and Election furthers the district’s vision of a digitally inclusive
initiatives. Manpower Management administration.
Systems, NIC ensures seamless
ICT Initiatives in the District Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD)
service delivery. It supports key
Paschim Bardhaman District Website state and national initiatives, https://irad.parivahan.gov.in/
https://paschimbardhaman.gov.in/ Under the iRAD project, the district has
Developed using the S3waas framework, the conducts training, and conducted over 70 training sessions for more
bilingual Paschim Bardhaman District website facilitates video conferencing than 500 employees across 16 police stations,
two RTO offices, and other stakeholder offices.
serves as an official and comprehensive digital for major events. Recognized This initiative enhances road safety through real-
gateway for government services and information. time data collection, integrating web and mobile
It is regularly updated to ensure citizens have for its excellence, NIC Paschim applications for efficient data management and
seamless access to crucial resources, including: Bardhaman continues to inter-departmental collaboration.
• District History & Cultural Heritage: Show- enhance governance, citizen
casing the rich legacy and traditions of Paschim engagement, and public e-Office
Bardhaman https://paschimbdneoffice.wb.gov.in/
• Demographics & Administrative Setup: Offering service efficiency through ICT Introduced in 2020, e-Office has transformed
detailed insights into population statistics, innovations. District Administration by digitizing workflows.
governance structure, and administrative Currently, 64 departments and 350 users benefit
hierarchy from the system, ensuring paperless governance.
• Tenders & Recruitment: Providing a transparent
system for government tenders and employment Election Manpower Management System
opportunities • Citizen Services: Enabling access to various https://wbemms.nic.in/
public services, forms, and guidelines NIC Paschim Bardhaman provides round-the-
• Emergency Contacts & Helplines: Listing es- clock support during elections (Parliamentary,
sential contacts for quick assistance in case of Assembly, and Municipal Corporation). The
“Election Manpower Management System” ensures
emergencies seamless management of election manpower.
This website acts as a vital bridge between
the administration and the public, enhancing Other Key Initiatives
Anil Kumar Choudhary accessibility and transparency in governance.
Scientist - C & DIO e-Inspection
choudhary.anil@nic.in
Mobile Application https://ds.wb.gov.in/insweb/Portal_Home.aspx
Responding to the evolving needs of digital This online system schedules and conducts

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