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enhancing the financial management processes
of the Spices Board. This system integrates
key financial functions such as budgeting,
expenditure tracking, revenue management, and
reporting into a centralized online platform.
• Key Features:
Centralized Financial Management: Integrates
budgeting, expenditure tracking, revenue man-
agement, and reporting.
• Real-time Monitoring: Allows for real-time
monitoring, analysis, and control of financial
transactions.
• Decision Support: Facilitates efficient deci-
sion-making through comprehensive financial
data and reports.
• Chart of Accounts: Organizes transactions into
assets, liabilities, income, and expenses for clar-
ity and accuracy.
Fig 3.8: e-Mpeda portal • General Ledger: Utilizes a double-entry ac-
• Online Registration System counting system to maintain organized financial
• Online Financial Accounting System records. Fig 3.10 CSI Nihilent Award for Excellence
•
• NRCP Monitoring System (e-NRCP) Financial Statements: Generates statements
• HR System like trial balances and income statements to aid utilized by dignitaries including the President
in decision-making.
• Pension System • Security Features: Includes OTP-enabled log- of India, Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, Cabinet
• Financial Assistance Management System ins, integrated payment gateways, and payment Secretary, Chief Secretaries, Chief Information
• Asset Management System intimations for enhanced security. Commissioner, Central and State Government
Ministers, and Department Officials at all
• Online RCMC System • Communication Channels: Supports commu- levels nationwide. NIC has established Desktop
• Online PHT System nication via email, SMS, and Sandes for seamless Video Conferencing facilities (EVCS) in NIC
• Online Certificate Fee System interaction. Kavaratti, Kochi, and Minicoy Centre, enhancing
• Online Enrollment System for Feed Mill, Network and Infrastructure Services communication capabilities across these
Hatchery, and Aqua Farms locations.
• API Services of e-MPEDA Video Conferencing Accolades
• Newsletter Subscription NIC operates one of the largest High The e-Government solution implemented for
• Recruitment Module Definition Video Conferencing Networks in India, the Department of Electricity, Lakshadweep UT,
• Online Export Certificates providing services since 1995. These services are has been acknowledged as a leading application
instrumental in monitoring Government Projects,
SPICES BOARD – PROJECT flagship programs of the Prime Minister, various in the e-Government sector. It played a pivotal
role in the department receiving the CSI-Nihilent
(https://fas.spicesboard.gov.in) schemes, handling Public Grievances, overseeing Award for Best E-Governed Department in 2008.
The Integrated Online Financial Accounting Law and Order, conducting RTI case hearings, Furthermore, the Online PHT System of e-MPEDA
System (FAS) of the Spices Board, developed enabling Distance Education, Tele-Medicine, was honored with the CSI Nihilent Award for
by the Kochi Unit of the NIC, Lakshadweep, monitoring Election processes, and launching Excellence in 2013-14.
is a sophisticated digital platform aimed at new initiatives. NIC’s VC services are regularly
Way Forward
Fig 3.9: ICT Exhibition by NIC Lakshadweep NIC Lakshadweep UT plays a crucial role
in India’s e-governance infrastructure. To
strengthen its impact, emphasis can be placed
on enhancing cybersecurity measures and
cultivating a resilient digital ecosystem. The
NICLAK team remains dedicated to advancing
this ecosystem by developing user-friendly
platforms and facilitating seamless integration
with diverse government services. This
commitment underscores NIC’s mission to
deliver state-of-the-art e-governance solutions
that effectively serve both the government and
its citizens.

Contact for more details
State Informatics Officer (SIO)
NIC Lakshadweep UT Centre
HJ8R+2MH, Central Secretariat
Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep - 682555
Email: sio-laks@nic.in, Phone: 0471-2729894

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