The Punjab State Unit of the National Informatics Centre has come up with the computerized Annual Plan Information Monitoring System (AIMS) to facilitate preparation of annual plans for the Punjab State Planning Board. The System has inducted a great flexibility in presentation of data and its modification, besides reducing the time, labour and cost involved. The System has been successfully implemented in the Punjab for preparation of Annual Plan of 1994-95 of the State. Computer printouts of about 300 pages of the Annual Plan 1994-95 was presented to the Chief Minister of Punjab for submission to the Planning Commission. Necessary training for effective utilization of the System has been provided to the operational Staff and Officers of the State Planning Board.
- Data presentation in different formats to provide strong basis for funds allocation to different schemes.
- Proper monitoring of the various schemes and funds allocated.
- Efficient and fast processing of voluminous data.
- Statistical and graphical analysis of the data.
- Fast retrieval of specified information.
- Generation of Comparative Statements.
- User-friendly, menu-driven System with on-line help at all levels.
- Data preparation (addition/modification/deletion).
- Reports generation as per the requirements of the State Government Departments.
- System can be implemented in other States without any major changes.
- Uses NICNET for the transfer of data/information on various plan/non-plan schemes of the Districts.