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• PENMAN is integrated with the Document Man-
agement System (DMS) via APIs, linking current
data with legacy records—eliminating the need for
redundant scanning and saving time and storage
costs
• All ePPOs are secured using digital signatures to
ensure authenticity and legal validity
• Implemented with the Centre of Excellence in
Blockchain Technology (NIC, Bangalore), the sys-
tem secures ePPOs using blockchain, ensuring
tamper-proof document integrity. Production roll-
out is underway
• Users can register for SMS notifications for re-
al-time updates on pension processing
Impact
The implementation of PENMAN has significantly
accelerated pension processing, reducing
Fig 2.1 : e-Cabinet application was launched by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh authorization time from the earlier 30–45 days to
just 7–10 working days. This has not only improved
epds/publicepdsDashBoard.epds Mobile App for Resurvey service delivery but also minimized administrative
ePDS Andhra Pradesh ensures transparent, delays. By digitizing the entire pension workflow,
accountable, and citizen-centric food delivery Operations PENMAN promotes a paperless, efficient, and
across the state—right from procurement to An Android-based app developed by NIC eco-friendly office environment, reducing manual
doorstep delivery. AP supports real-time data entry, attendance errors and enhancing overall governance. It stands
logging, inspection tracking, and survey progress as a model of modern, transparent, and citizen-
Bhunaksha monitoring during resurvey activities at village and centric pension management in Andhra Pradesh.
https://bhunaksha.ap.gov.in/bhunakshalpm mandal levels. A companion web app enables block
The Bhunaksha software, developed by NIC allocation, SMS alerts to farmers, and customized e-Cabinet
using open-source tools, supports the re-survey reports for administrative use. https://ecabinet.ap.gov.in
of agricultural lands in Andhra Pradesh. It enables e-Cabinet is a secure, web-based platform
generation of ULPINs, land parcel maps, and PENMAN designed to enable paperless cabinet meetings for
Designed by NIC AP for the Principal
online subdivisions post-resurvey. Accountant General (PAG) office, PENMAN (Pension the Government of Andhra Pradesh. It streamlines
• ULPIN (Unique Land Parcel Identification Num- Management System) is a web-based platform agenda management, document uploads, meeting
ber): A geo-referenced ID based on cadastral that streamlines pension workflows for All India coordination, and information retrieval—reducing
maps, offering integrated land services to citizens Services, Judicial Services, and State Government paperwork while enhancing efficiency and
and departments. employees. It ensures transparency, efficiency, and confidentiality.
• LPM (Land Parcel Mapping): Defines boundaries, end-to-end digital processing for stakeholders The application includes modules for Ministers,
ownership, and geographic attributes of land par- including the Finance Department, Treasuries, the CM Office, Meeting Day Management, and
cels to improve land administration, reduce dis- Government Offices, and the AG Office. a Waiting Lounge for Secretaries. It is fully
putes, and support investment decisions. Key Features customized to meet AP’s administrative needs.
Status (as of now): • Employee data is sent electronically to the AG Andhra Pradesh conducted its first paperless
• Total Villages: 17,597 Office, registered, verified, and authorized through cabinet meeting in August 2024, and since then,
• Resurvey Completed: 7,015 Villages a role-based workflow. The system generates an over 25 meetings have been successfully held
• ULPINs & LPMs Generated: 84,82,015 ePPO (Electronic Pension Payment Order), which is through the platform. NIC AP trained all OSDs/
PS to ministers to ensure smooth adoption and
• Online Subdivisions Done: 1,91,067 sent directly to treasuries usage.
Fig 2.2 : Website Inaugurated by Shri Satya Kumar Yadav, Hon’ble Minister of Health, Family House of Parliament & AP State
Welfare and Medical Education, Govt. of A.P.
Assembly Elections 2024
NIC Andhra Pradesh provided end-to-end
technical and logistical support to the Election
Commission and State Government for the smooth
conduct of the 2024 General Elections in the
state. Services included robust ICT infrastructure
and custom-built software solutions to ensure
a transparent, efficient, and secure electoral
process. NIC AP developed and deployed PPMS
(Polling Personnel Management System) and
CPMS (Counting Personnel Management System)
using ASP.NET and SQL Server, facilitating
randomized deployment of polling and counting
staff. Technical assistance was also extended for
ERONET, Poll Day Monitoring, and other election-
related applications.
At the request of the Chief Electoral Officer,

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