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From the States

Uttarakhand

Bridging Tradition and Technology

in the Land of Gods

Edited by VINOD KUMAR GARG

ttarakhand, the land of the Ganga The upcoming sections will explore the various
and Yamuna, is not only known for its e-governance projects, digital initiatives, and
Ubreathtaking landscapes but also for transformative applications that are shaping
its growing digital infrastructure. Since its Uttarakhand’s future as a technology-driven
formation as a separate state in November Uttarakhand, the Land of state.
2000, Uttarakhand has embarked on a journey Gods, is embracing digital
toward modernization, leveraging Information transformation, leveraging ICT Initiatives in the State
and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance eCabinet
governance, public service delivery, and ICT to enhance governance, https://ecabinet.nic.in
administrative efficiency. transparency, and citizen eCabinet, a flagship product of the National
Recognizing the pivotal role of technology Informatics Centre (NIC), is an advanced digital
in state-building, the NIC established its services. Since 2001, NIC platform designed to modernize Cabinet
Uttarakhand State Centre in early 2001 within Uttarakhand has been the meetings for State Governments. By streamlining
the Secretariat premises. Over the years, NIC State’s technology backbone, workflows, minimizing paper usage, and
Uttarakhand has evolved as the technological enhancing efficiency, eCabinet ensures seamless
backbone of the state government, driving developing e-Governance decision-making processes. Optimized for smart
digital transformation through IT-enabled solutions, secure infrastructure, tablets, the platform offers a user-friendly
solutions, secure infrastructure, and data-
driven governance frameworks. From laying the and data-driven frameworks. interface replicating a traditional paper-based
foundation of e-governance to automating key Aligning with Digital India, NIC experience while incorporating robust security
sectors, NIC has played an instrumental role in has bridged the digital divide features for confidentiality.
enabling seamless digital services, improving Key Components
transparency, and fostering citizen engagement. across districts, enabling • eCabinet Portal: Provides Cabinet Ministers,
The government has been proactively efficient service delivery. As Secretaries, and Departments with remote access
aligning its initiatives with the broader vision of to essential documents
Digital India, ensuring that technology-driven emerging technologies like AI, • GAD Portal: A secure platform enabling the
governance reaches every district, from the cloud computing, and blockchain GAD Department to manage meeting-related
high-altitude Himalayan regions to the Terai gain momentum, Uttarakhand is tasks with high confidentiality
plains. NIC Uttarakhand has contributed to • Meeting Day Management System: Facilitates
this vision by developing scalable IT solutions, set for a tech-driven future. logistics coordination for smooth meeting oper-
building robust data centres, and enhancing ations
• Waiting Lounge Information System: Manages
waiting areas for officials and Secretaries before
meetings
Ashesh Kumar Agarwal
Dy. Director General & SIO connectivity to bridge the digital divide. Core Launch and Adoption
ashesh.agarwal@nic.in initiatives include software development, digital Launched in January 2020, eCabinet has
infrastructure creation, secure data management, been deployed in over 120 Cabinet meetings
and innovative applications for governance. in Uttarakhand. The solution has also been
These efforts have significantly improved implemented in Uttar Pradesh, Arunachal
decision-making, service delivery, and resource Pradesh, Tripura, and Andhra Pradesh, with
Sanjay Gupta optimization across departments. ongoing deployments in Maharashtra, Madhya
Sr. Technical Director & ASIO As the state continues its digital journey, NIC Pradesh, Sikkim, Karnataka, and Delhi. Recognized
sanjaygupta@nic.in remains at the forefront of driving emerging for its excellence, eCabinet is part of NIC’s 75 Best
technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Digital Solutions Portfolio and has received the
cloud computing, and blockchain into governance. prestigious CSI Award of Excellence.

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