Srinagar, July 24: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of Information Technology (IT) and e-Governance projects being implemented across various departments of the Jammu and Kashmir Government in collaboration with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N).
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, IT, Saurabh Bhagat, Special Director General, BISAG-N, Vinay Thakur, Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, senior police officers, representatives of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and other stakeholder agencies.
A comprehensive department-wise review was conducted to evaluate the implementation status of ongoing digital governance projects, identify bottlenecks, review timelines and accelerate technology-enabled initiatives aimed at improving governance, enhancing transparency and delivering efficient, citizen-friendly public services.
Addressing the meeting, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo emphasized that digital transformation remains a cornerstone of governance reforms and directed all departments to maintain close coordination with BISAG-N for timely completion of pending modules. He said every digital initiative must ultimately result in better public service delivery, simplified procedures, enhanced accountability and greater convenience for citizens.
He further stressed that all technology-driven projects should remain focused on improving the ease of living by ensuring transparent, efficient and time-bound delivery of public services. Dulloo also directed departments to strictly adhere to project timelines, ensure seamless integration of departmental databases, continuously monitor project implementation and resolve technical issues promptly. He encouraged the adoption of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), wherever feasible to improve governance outcomes.
Reviewing the Finance Department’s AI-based GST Analytics and Fraud Detection Portal, the meeting was informed that the platform has significantly strengthened tax compliance through advanced analytics and fraud detection mechanisms. More than 4,300 notices have been issued based on analytics generated by the portal, leading to substantial revenue recovery. Enhanced reporting modules, Action Taken Report (ATR) monitoring and improved processing capabilities have further strengthened the system.
The meeting also reviewed the End-to-End Energy Tracking and Management System (EETMS) being implemented by the Power Development Department. Officials informed that the project has entered the operational deployment phase with live dashboards, role-based access and Management Information System (MIS) reports across power sector corporations. API-based data integration and automated alerts are being operationalized, while future phases will incorporate Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) for demand forecasting, predictive maintenance and advanced decision support.
Reviewing the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS) developed for the Mining Department, officials informed that the platform uses satellite imagery and geospatial technologies to detect illegal mining activities and monitor mineral transportation through GPS-enabled tracking. Thousands of mineral transport vehicles have already been integrated with the surveillance system, enabling automated alerts and improved enforcement.
The School Education Department informed the meeting that the JK e-Pathshala Educational Television Channel is broadcasting curriculum-based educational content round the clock, significantly improving access to quality learning resources, particularly for students residing in remote and far-flung areas.
The Tourism Department presented progress on the redesigned JK Tourism Web Portal and Mobile Application featuring an AI-powered chatbot, integrated tourist information, itinerary planning, hotel and transport onboarding and digital payment facilities. The platform is expected to enhance the overall visitor experience while promoting tourism destinations across the Union Territory.
The meeting also reviewed several digital initiatives of the Agriculture Production Department, including Kisan Khidmat Ghar, Kisan Sathi, Daksh Kisan and the JKCIP Portal, aimed at strengthening digital agriculture services, improving implementation of government schemes, enhancing monitoring mechanisms and providing technology-enabled support to farmers.
Reviewing the JK Samadhan grievance redressal platform, the Chief Secretary was informed that substantial progress has been achieved in introducing new functionalities and improving system performance. He directed concerned agencies to expedite the completion of all remaining action points to further strengthen public grievance redressal.
The Revenue Department presented updates on modernization of land records, digitization of Jamabandis, workflow automation and mutation management systems designed to improve transparency, efficiency and accessibility of revenue services.
The meeting also reviewed the implementation status of several other major digital governance initiatives, including the Single Window System for Recruitment Rules, Unified Cooperative Dashboard, PMAY-Urban 2.0 Household Survey Application, Mission YUVA Mobile Application, JK SeHAT Mobile Application, District Good Governance Dashboard, Digital Digest of Statistics, Village Planning Portal, Family ID Project, Industrial Mapping Application, Forest e-Behak System, Anganwadi GIS Tracking Platform, PWD Digital Project Monitoring System, Youth Engagement Portal and various GIS-enabled platforms being developed for different departments.
The Chief Secretary concluded the meeting by directing all departments to ensure early completion of pending deliverables, strengthen inter-departmental coordination and conduct periodic reviews of ongoing IT-enabled governance projects to ensure their timely operationalization across Jammu and Kashmir. (KNC)
