Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 09 September 2023
In a significant step towards advancing e-governance in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Mr. Pankaj Kumar, IAS, Secretary of Information Technology for the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, unveiled 13 additional Government-to-Citizen (G2C) services on the official portal (https://edistrict.andaman.gov.in) recently. The soft launch event, marked by its simplicity, was attended by key dignitaries including the Chief Port Administrator (CPA), officials from the Port Management Board (PMB), and representatives from the Revenue Department, among others.
These newly introduced services bring the total number of G2C services available on the portal to 109, offering residents of the islands a convenient and comprehensive platform for accessing various government services. The move is aimed at streamlining administrative processes and enhancing citizen service delivery.
The 13 new services cover a wide range of areas, including healthcare, permits, licensing, and more. They include:
1. Application for Patient Referral System (PFS) – Department of Health Services (DHS)
2. Permit for Storing Petrol and Diesel (Renewal)
3. Permit for Storing and Selling Fertilizers (Renewal)
4. Permit for Storing and Selling Insecticides (Renewal)
5. Application for Money Lending (Renewal)
6. Application for Unmarried Certificate – Revenue Department
7. Application for the grant of license for Ship Repair & Hot Work
8. Application for the grant of license for Ship Repair & Hot Work (Renewal)
9. Application for registration of Shipping Agent
10. Application for registration of Shipping Agent (Renewal)
11. Application for registration of Clearing and Forwarding Agents in the Port Management Board
12. Application for registration of Clearing and Forwarding Agents in the Port Management Board (Renewal)
13. Application for the Grant of License for Stevedoring – PMB
These services will not only simplify the process for citizens but also contribute to the efficient functioning of various government departments under the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, especially at the district level.
The development and implementation of these applications were carried out by the Department of Information Technology in collaboration with SOVTECH, through a System Integrator. As part of this transition towards digital governance, the concerned departments have been advised to discontinue the acceptance of manual applications.
The expansion of e-governance services reflects the commitment of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration to harnessing technology for the benefit of its residents, streamlining administrative processes, and ensuring the efficient delivery of public services.