The use of modern technology and tools has become the major weapon for the Lieutenant Governor led administration to achieve the target of transparency and efficiency in Jammu and Kashmir. The significant step aims to promote good governance by ensuring transparency, streamlining operations and strengthening citizen trust. The establishment of e-governance platforms has facilitated digital transformation of government services. Through the integration of technology, citizens are now able to access a wide range of services online, eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles and ensuring speedy delivery. This modernization drive has not only revolutionized the citizen experience but has also enhanced accountability in the administration. The introduction of e-governance platforms has enabled citizens to conveniently access vital services such as obtaining birth and death certificates, applying for various schemes, or procuring essential documents like driving licenses and land records. These platforms have not only saved time and effort for the people but have also eliminated the need for middlemen, reducing the possibility of corruption. The administration has also adopted advanced systems of data management and analytics, enhancing decision-making processes by embracing data-driven governance. With the use of modern tools like big data analytics and artificial intelligence, the government is effectively collecting, analyzing, and utilizing vast amounts of data for policy formulation and implementation. This data-driven approach has strengthened the administration’s ability to identify key areas that require attention and allocate resources accordingly. By analyzing data on health, education, infrastructure, and other sectors, the government can prioritize developmental projects, thus improving the overall quality of public services. This way, the government has been at the forefront to ensure transparency and the efficiency in the governance, which needs to be accelerated and also continued so that the people here could heave a sigh of relief.
Timely action imperative
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