e-office Platform

About e-office Platform: 

• It aims to streamline operations and enhance efficiency across 133 identified offices.
• This initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.
• Implementation by: The National Informatics Centre (NIC) to be the knowledge partner for implementation of e-Office.
• The key components of e-Office are as follows.
  • File Management System (e-File): It is a workflow-based system that extends the features of existing manual handling of files in addition to a more efficient electronic system.
  • Knowledge Management System (KMS): It brought the concept of a central repository of documents in an organization. It provides for users to create and manage electronic documents in the workflow, along with versions (tracking history) that can be easily viewed, searched.
  • Work from Anywhere (WAW) Portal: A gateway for virtual office from anywhere is a one stop-portal for office functions and connects the officials to securely access their office from anywhere.
  • Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window (SPARROW): It is a web-based application for processing of APAR. Employees can fill in their APAR, which is further reported and reviewed by the official hierarchy.

Q1: What is the National Informatics Centre?

It is the premier information technology organization of the Government of India. Established in 1976, it operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The NIC's primary focus is to provide e-Government solutions and support to various government departments.

Source: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions announces e-office rollout to 133 offices