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Karnataka’s eJanMa Revolutionizes Issuance of Digitally Signed Birth
and Death Certificates

he eJanMa platform, a standardized software application developed by
NIC, has set a new benchmark in Karnataka by providing digitally signed
Tbirth and death certificates with enhanced efficiency and accessibility.
The platform is designed to streamline the registration and issuance
process, offering citizens a seamless experience through integration with
key government services.
Accessible at ejanma.karnataka.gov.in, eJanMa is a pivotal step toward
Karnataka’s digital transformation. It is integrated with platforms like Seva
Sindhu, Aadhaar, Kutumba, Reproductive and Child Health (RCH), and SAKA-
LA, ensuring interoperability and providing a comprehensive ecosystem for
service delivery.
eJanMa empowers citizens with easy access to vital documents, reducing
paperwork and eliminating the need for physical visits to government offic-
es. Digitally signed certificates are not only secure but also align with the eJanMa dashboard
government’s goal of making public services more transparent and efficient.
The integration with platforms such as Seva Sindhu and SAKALA ensures
time-bound service delivery, while Aadhaar and RCH integration enhances power of technology in improving service delivery, ensuring citizens receive
accuracy and reliability. By linking with Kutumba, eJanMa contributes to a timely, secure, and accessible solutions for critical life events.
unified family database, further simplifying access to other government ben- With eJanMa, Karnataka continues to lead the way in leveraging technolo-
efits. gy for a citizen-first approach, setting an example for other states to emulate.
NIC’s development of eJanMa underscores its commitment to supporting
Karnataka’s push for digital governance. The platform is a testament to the - B. P. Srinivasan, Karnataka

Phulkari Web Portal to Empower Local Punjab Artisans

hulkari Web portal - a digital initiative designed to promote the
marketing of Phulkari and other handmade products crafted by women
Partisans associated with Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the Department
of Cooperation, Punjab, was officially launched on November 20, 2024. The
launch took place during a State-level event at Tagore Theatre, presided
over by the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Punjab Shri Harpal Singh Cheema.
The event witnessed the esteem presence of senior officials, including Shri
V.K. Singh, Special Chief Secretary cum Finance Commissioner Cooperation,
Shri Vimal Kumar Setia, Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS), Smt. Anin-
dita Mitra, Secretary Cooperation, Shri Girish Dayalan, Managing Director,
Markfed and other dignitaries from across the state.
During the function Shri Vivek Verma, Deputy Director General & State In-
formatics Officer Punjab, who played a pivotal role in bringing this initiative
to fruition, was also present with other officers of NIC Punjab including Shri
Dinesh Sharma, Scientist F and HoD, Shri P.P. Singh, Scientist E and Smt. Par-
minder Kaur, Scientist E. During the launch event, SIO Punjab briefed about Hon’ble Finance Minister of Punjab, Shri Harpal Singh Cheema,
the features of the portal to Hon’ble Finance Minister Punjab. launched the Phulkari Web Portal on November 20, 2024, to empower
and promote local Punjabi artisans
The Phulkari Web Portal has been developed as a Progressive Web Ap-
plication (PWA), adhering to GIGW 3.0 guidelines. It has been designed and
developed through NICSI empaneled vendor under the supervision of NIC notifications. Integrated with India Post’s shipping services, the system guar-
Punjab, led by Shri Dinesh Sharma, Sr. Director (IT) and HoD Div-5. antees streamlined logistics. It also supports multimedia uploads, allowing
This platform enables the Department of Cooperation/Markfed, Punjab artisans to showcase videos, images, and documents of their products. With
to showcase Phulkari and related artisan products, complete with detailed a Content Management System (CMS), administrators can easily create and
descriptions and pricing. Buyers can browse the portal, place online orders, customize product categories and catalogs.
and make payments seamlessly through an integrated CCAvenue Payment Deployed at the State Data Centre, the portal is accessible at https://
Gateway. Additionally, both sellers and buyers can track orders in real-time. phulkari.punjab.gov.in.
The portal features SMS, Email, and Sandes gateways, ensuring stake-
holders stay informed about order status, payment updates, and delivery - Parminder Kaur, Punjab

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