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Hon’ble President of India Launches Redeveloped Website and Releases

E-Book to Chronicle One Year in Office
n a momentous event, the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Mur-
mu, marked a significant stride towards modernization and transparen-
Icy by launching the redeveloped websites of the President of India and
Rashtrapati Bhavan. The launch ceremony, graced by the presence of the
Secretary to the President, Director General of the National Informatics Cen-
tre (NIC), and other high-ranking officials from Rashtrapati Bhavan and NIC,
signifies a noteworthy step in the digital evolution of India’s highest office.
The revamped websites, www.presidentofindia.gov.in and www.rash-
trapatibhavan.gov.in, were unveiled in a ceremony that underscored the
commitment of the Rashtrapati Bhavan to enhance its digital presence and
engage with the public more effectively. The President emphasized the im- Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, launching redeveloped
portance of modernizing the digital infrastructure of the office to provide websites for President of India and Rashtrapati Bhawan alongside
citizens with easy access to information, services, and updates related to release of an e-Book in presence of Secretary to the Hon’ble President
the President’s activities and initiatives. and other higher officials
Speaking on the occasion, the Hon’ble President of India highlighted the
significance of a robust online presence, stating, “In this digital age, it is es- view: Reflections from Rashtrapati Bhavan.” This compilation offers a col-
sential for the President’s office to maintain a dynamic online presence that lection of highlights of the President’s various initiatives, engagements, and
fosters greater transparency and accessibility. These websites will serve as interactions during her tenure. It captures the essence of the President’s
a vital platform to showcase the work and contributions of the Rashtrapati vision and her commitment to various social causes, including healthcare
Bhavan to the nation.” and social welfare.
The redeveloped websites feature user-friendly interfaces, improved These launches mark a pivotal moment in Rashtrapati Bhavan’s digital
navigation, and comprehensive content that includes historical information, transformation, enhancing accessibility, communication, and transparency.
speeches, press releases, and updates on the President’s engagements. The The Hon’ble President encourages citizens to engage with Rashtrapati Bha-
websites are also designed to be mobile-responsive, ensuring that citizens van through its digital platforms.
can access information on various devices.
Further, the Hon’ble President released an e-book titled “A Year in Re- - Informatics News Desk, NIC-HQ

Hon’ble President of India dedicates PARV to simplify Plant
Variety Registration

n September 12, 2023, during the ‘First Global Symposium on Farmers’
Rights,’ Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, unveiled PARV
O(Portal to Apply for Registration of Plant Varieties). This user-friendly
portal was meticulously designed and developed by the Agricultural Informatics
Division of NIC Delhi for the ‘Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Right
Authority,’ a part of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
The launch of PARV took place during the inaugural ceremony of the ‘First
Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights,’ organized by the International Treaty
on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), FAO, Rome,
and hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government
of India. The event unfolded on September 12, 2023, at the ICAR Convention The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurating the First Glob-
Centre, NASC Complex, PUSA, New Delhi, and saw the presence of several al Symposium on Farmers’ Rights in New Delhi
dignitaries.
Hon’ble Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Naren- The online application process is designed to be hassle-free and effi-
dra Singh Tomar, and Hon’ble Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers cient. It allows for supporting attachments and photographs and integrates
Welfare, Shri Kailash Choudhary, graced the occasion. Also present were seamlessly with department workflows, minimizing paperwork. Additionally,
MoA&FW Shri Manoj Ahuja, Secretary DoA&FW, Shri T. Mohapatra, Chairper- the portal offers features like online certificate generation, automatic gen-
son PPVFRA, Shri Kent Nnadozie, MoA&FW Secretary ITPGRFA Rome, Dr. H. eration of the Plant Variety Journal, a dashboard for monitoring, MIS reports,
Pathak, Secretary DARE & DG, ICAR and other senior officers. online application status tracking, and alerts through email and SMS.
PARV, available at https://app.plantauthority.gov.in, is a web-based ap- PARV signifies a significant leap towards simplifying and modernizing the
plication tailored to receive and process applications for registering new registration of plant varieties, aligning with the evolving needs of agricul-
plant varieties. It caters to a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers, ture and plant protection. It brings convenience and efficiency to stakehold-
traditional communities, public and private seed industry players, state ag- ers while contributing to the promotion of sustainable agriculture and the
riculture universities, and institutions from the Indian Council of Agricultur- protection of farmers’ rights.
al Research (ICAR), CSIR, MoEF, among others. - Shailendra Saxena, NIC-HQ

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