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From the States

Mizoram State

Supporting the government

through ICT

Edited by KAVITA BARKAKOTY

stablished in 1989, NIC Mizoram State Centre To address this issue, an initial version of the
has been a pioneer in ICT activities in the software was developed using Visual Basic 6, but
Estate. Over the years, the State Centre has Established in 1989, NIC Mizoram it only covered a portion of the system. This ver-
played a crucial role in the digital transforma- sion was used for a certain period. In 2013, the
tion of Mizoram. With the presence of eight NIC has played an instrumental role in software was redesigned and redeveloped using
District Centres, it serves as a catalyst for driving driving the digital transformation .NET technology, significantly improving its per-
digital initiatives in Mizoram. formance. The backend database system was
Currently, housed at the Old Secretariat, Aiza- of the state. Through its innovative powered by SQL Server, ensuring efficient data
wl, it offers a wide range of services. Utilising its solutions, it has established a management.
technical expertise and adopting a collaborative eGPF (electronic GPF) system has been used
approach, it ensures the availability of robust vital channel of communication to record GPF subscriptions, withdrawals, and
technology infrastructure. In addition, the Centre between the government and recoveries, and to calculate interest and deposit
has been developing and maintaining state-level linked insurance, as well as to generate Annual
websites, portals, and applications. These plat- citizens, fostering transparency, GPF Statements for every GPF subscriber em-
forms serve as important mediums of interaction ployed by the Government of Mizoram.
between the government and citizens, promot- efficiency, and accountability in
ing transparency, efficiency, and accountability. governance. By providing easy Currently, there are more than 50,000 subscrib-
Through these initiatives, the Centre facilitates ers. Since the implementation of the redeveloped
access to information and online services, en- access to online services, the software in 2013, some features have been added
abling better delivery of public services to the Centre has empowered the people and others have been modified due to changes in
people of Mizoram. GPF rules in 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2023; the latest
to actively engage in governance iteration, eGPF version 6, has been in operation
processes and contribute to the since April 2023.
development of the state. Treasury Computerisation
In collaboration with the user department, the
State Centre customized the ‘COMPACT’ software
Lallianmawii Hnamte developed by NIC Delhi. The software was im-
Sr. Technical Director & plemented in 2012 at the Aizawl South Treasury,
SIO
lmi@nic.in ICT Initiatives in the State which is the largest treasury in the state, on a
Since 1989, NIC Mizoram has undertaken various pilot basis to test the functionality and effective-
ness of the software. Subsequently, it was imple-
ICT Projects for promoting good governance in mented in three other treasuries. By 2016, all the
the state. Some of the major projects are profiled remaining treasuries had been computerised,
below:
Lalhmachhuani resulting in a total of 10 treasuries operating the
Scientist-C COMPACT system. The system involves entering
chhuani@nic.in eGPF all government bills into the software, enabling
Before the implementation of this project, the streamlined processes for bill checking, passing,
General Provident Fund (GPF) for all State Gov- and payments. With this system, payments are
ernment Employees was maintained manually in efficiently made using cheques that are directly
the Accounts & Treasuries Department Office. It printed from the software.
Lallawmkima was extremely time-consuming and interest cal-
Scientist-C culation was not an easy task. Throughout the Starting from October 2015, an e-Payment
l.pachuau@nic.in manual labour, numerous errors and corrections system was introduced in two largest treasuries,
were made. The need for computerization of the namely Aizawl South Treasury and Aizawl North
system became imperative. Treasury, with the assistance of a state NIC-de-

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