Port Blair, Aug 12: In a significant leap towards digital governance, Ms. JyotiKumari, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Nicobar District, today on 12th August 2024 inaugurated a three different Digital reforms at Nicobars District.
1. District Information System .
2. Free Wi Fi Access point.
3. Online Helicopter Ticket Booking /Guest House/Transit/Quarter Allotment.
This initiative is set to enhance accessibility to essential online services and streamline the administrative processes for the residents of Car Nicobar, Nancowry, and Campbell Bay.
The District Administration Nicobar has made substantial strides in digitizing its services. All manual services and certificates are now available in a digital format, marking a shift towards a more efficient and user-friendly system. This change ensures that all certificates and administrative processes are handled online, significantly reducing the need for physical paperwork.
Free Wi-Fi Access: The newly launched Wi-Fi access point will enable residents to access various online services directly without any data charges.
Comprehensive Web Page: A District Information System webpage has been launched, offering a range of online services and the Govt portal also can access by the visitors.
Additionally, with today’s launch, two previously manual services have now transitioned to online mode: through URL:https://sites.google.com/view/dcnicobars/ (i) Helicopter Ticket Booking (i)Guest House/Transit/Quarter Allotment.
Citizens can now submit applications and view passenger lists through an integrated online platform. All relevant links and resources are available on the district’s website and within the premises of respective subdivision offices.
This move positions Nicobar Deputy Commissioner office as the first paperless office within the Andaman and Nicobar Administration. The transition to a fully digital service model aligns with the district administration’s goal of providing “Maximum Service with Limited Resources.”
The aim is to alleviate daily challenges faced by citizens and enhance overall service efficiency.
The District Administration Nicobar, led by Ms. JyotiKumari, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing service delivery through technology. With the successful launch of free Wi-Fi and a comprehensive online services platform in Car Nicobar, the administration is now setting its sights on extending these benefits to all cut-off islands within the district.
Ms. JyotiKumari , IAS has announced a pilot project to introduce online services to the three remaining cut-off islands: Chowra, Katchal, and Teressa.
This initiative aims to replicate the successes achieved in Car Nicobar, ensuring that residents of these remote islands also gain access to essential digital services. She also congratulate all team member for take initiate for in-house development of above digital reforms without any financial implications.
The launch event was graced by Mr. Piyush Singh Vijaykaran, AC (HQ), Mr. Anuj Kumar Bharti,(PO,ITDP) and several other line department officers were also present. The local tribal leaders expressing their gratitude to the A&N Administration for addressing daily challenges faced by the tribal communities and focusing on the development of the Nicobar District.
