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the Digital India initiative, the Meghalaya eDis- personnel, facilitating seamless verification.
trict Project ensures secure, accessible, and ef- Built using open-source technologies like React,
orking with the us, the office of the
ficient public services, empowering citizens and Springboot, and PostgreSQL, the platform WCommissioner for Persons with
promoting accountable governance. is mobile-responsive for easy access via Disabilities, NIC Meghalaya has been
smartphones. It has undergone rigorous security
e-HRMS audits by the NIC Cyber Security Division and is instrumental in transforming our vision
e-HRMS is an ICT solution designed to address for inclusivity into reality. From the
personnel management needs for state govern- hosted on the Meghalaya State Data Centre. MeghAbility App to revolutionary tools
Currently, the project covers 16 localities within
ment employees, offering a centralized elec- Shillong City as part of its first phase, with plans like Meghalaya Sign Lex and Meghalaya
tronic system to enhance governance efficiency. for statewide expansion. This initiative represents SignBank, their innovations empower
By maintaining comprehensive service records, a significant step toward ensuring safety and se- persons with disabilities to access op-
portunities and services seamlessly.
e-HRMS supports workforce planning, recruit- curity for residents across Meghalaya. Through their work on accessible web-
ment, retirement projections, and resource allo- sites and the use of AI to bridge the gap
cation. It tracks key data such as retirement pat- Online Booking and Reservation System between text and
terns, seniority lists, ACR/Property Return status, for Meghalaya Houses sign language,
and surplus employee reallocation, enabling top The Government of Meghalaya has launched NIC is setting new
management to make data-driven decisions. an Online Booking and Reservation System for benchmarks in in-
Initially launched in 2022 for select offices in convenient accommodation and conference hall clusive technolo-
the Personnel & AR Department and the Direc- reservations at Meghalaya Houses across various gy for Meghalaya.
torate of Local Fund Audit, e-HRMS scaled to the cities. This digital platform simplifies the reserva-
Health & Family Welfare Department in 2023. tion process for government officials and citizens,
The backlog entry of employee service records offering a seamless, paperless experience.
is currently underway. Looking ahead, the leave
module is set to roll out for the Establishment of Key Features
Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills, in 2025. • End-to-End Management: From application to Camelia Doreen Lyngwa MCS
Additionally, the system is being customized for checkout, including stay extensions and cancel- Joint Secretary & Director
the Health & Family Welfare Department to in- lations. Social Welfare Department and Commissioner
clude training management and a module to as- • User-Friendly Access: Available via mobile apps for Persons with Disabilities, Govt. of Meghalaya
sist Transfer Authorities in decision-making. and web browsers for anytime, anywhere book-
With its focus on efficiency, transparency, and ings.
strategic planning, e-HRMS is transforming gov- • Secure Transactions: Automated billing and STEMS
ernment personnel management. online payments through GRAS ensure transpar- Launched by the Government of Meghalaya
The Government of Meghalaya, in collabora- • Real-Time Updates: SMS notifications keep
MEGRSSA ency and accountability. under the Sustainable Transport and Efficient
Mobility Society (STEMS) on January 11, 2023, the
tion with NIC Meghalaya, has introduced a digital users informed about application statuses and STEMS School Bus Tracking System promotes sus-
tainable public transport and enhances safety,
registration system under the Meghalaya Resi- changes.
dent Safety and Security Act (MEGRSSA). This ini- • Operational Flexibility: Features like cancella- comfort, and punctuality for schoolchildren in
tiative streamlines the registration of landlords tion management and extension requests. Shillong. This pilot project, inaugurated by Chief
and tenants with local authorities and police, • Robust Data Security: Includes SMS OTP, pass- Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma, introduces the
ensuring a comprehensive database to enhance word protection, JWT tokens, and HTTPS hosting. “Shared Mobility” concept, aiming to reduce traf-
fic congestion and encourage a shift from private
safety and security in the region. This system empowers government officials to cars to public transport.
The online system (https://megrssa.nic.in/) is efficiently manage room allotments and offers
designed for flexibility, allowing registration by detailed reporting for full accountability, enhanc- Key Features
tenants, landlords, local authorities, and police ing operational efficiency and user convenience. • STEMS App: Available on Google Play and iOS
App Store, the app enables registration, bus pass
Fig 3.2: Budget Estimation, Allocation and Monitoring System Dashboard purchases, and real-time bus tracking.
• Caretaker App: Ensures SMS updates to par-
ents about their child’s boarding and de-board-
ing.
• Online Bus Passes: Convenient purchase for
specific routes and periods with integrated pay-
ment options.
• Live Bus Tracking: Real-time monitoring for
parents and students.
• Efficient Management: Web application with
dashboards for STEMS and schools, seat alloca-
tion, crew duties, and route management.
Supported by NIC Meghalaya and NIC Uttara-
khand, this initiative represents a step forward
in sustainable and safe school transportation,
benefiting students, parents, and the community.
Other Initiatives in the State
Meghalaya has implemented diverse e-Gov-
ernance initiatives to enhance public services,

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