(a) whether the Government proposes to computerize all
non-sensitive files so as to reduce the burden of RTI applicants;
(b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government
in this regard; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government proposes to computerize all
non-sensitive files so as to reduce the burden of RTI applicants;
(b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government
in this regard; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office. (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. The Government of India, in recognition of the
long-felt need for efficiency in Government processes and service delivery
mechanisms, has included e-Office as one of the Mission Mode Projects (MMP)
under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP). The e-Office MMP is aimed at
introducing the concept of Less Paper and efficient Offices in all the
Government of India Offices. The broad objectives of e-Office are as below:
a) To improve efficiency, consistency and effectiveness of government responses.
b) To reduce turnaround time and to meet the demand of the citizen charter.
c) To provide for effective resource management to improve the quality of
administration.
d) To enhance transparency and accountability.
e) To provide cost effective and environment friendly e-storage facility.
The project was launched at three pilot locations namely Department of
Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, e-Governance Division of
Department of Information Technology and Training Division of Department
of Personnel & Training in September, 2010.