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Source: The post is based on the article “Tripura becomes fourth state to introduce e-cabinet system” published in “Indian Express” on 29th September 2023.
What is the News?
Tripura Chief Minister has launched an e-cabinet system to promote digital infrastructure development and digitisation of government services and information
What is an eCabinet system?
eCabinet is a powerful tool for State Governments to conduct Cabinet meetings electronically.
It has been developed by the National Information Centre (NIC).
Features of eCabinet:
– Replace paper based Cabinet Meetings conserving environment
– Automate workflow activities before, during and after Meetings.
– Rich UI & UX tools, for ease of use by Ministers.
– Enhanced level of Security with Push & Pull features.
– Build institutional memory & knowledge repository, enabling quick search & retrieval.
Benefits of eCabinet:
– Saves huge resources of Paper, fuel and manpower.
– Online Data updation by Each, Information for all, leading to coordinated action.
– Better decision making, Quick retrieval of Decisions taken in meetings and review Action taken.
– Enables Virtual participation of Ministers.
– Brings in Corporate style in conduct of meetings, with standardization of data, formats and works.
How many states have adopted the eCabinet system?
Tripura has become the fourth state—and second in the Northeast—after Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh to have introduced an e-cabinet system.
