Technology is a key enabler for greater efficiency and cost effective solutions. Many governments globally have gained tremendously with the introduction of digitization, automation, electronic workflow systems etc. The Human Resource function specifically has been a significant beneficiary of the automation & simplification of processes such as hiring, inventorizing skills, payroll and performance & knowledge management. The effective implementation of technology in the Human Resource function can ensure satisfied employees, who in turn become empowered to deliver greater value addition to the organization goals.
Digitization enables transparency, and technology can be deployed to ensure availability of data to authorized personnel anytime, anywhere. An efficiently thought-through Human Resource system can allow the organization to avail advantages such as planning of leaves, scheduling resources for smooth operations & project tasks and allocating appropriately skilled personnel on critical assignments.
Realizing there are huge gains inherent in the implementation of a Human Resource system, NIC has developed a high-end automated solution i.e., eHRMS (electronic Human Resource Management System) to help enhance work efficiency in Central and State Government organizations. Channelizing personnel management through electronic service record, eHRMS facilitates multiple operations under one umbrella, wherein both organizations and employees can perform functions on their respective dashboards. Gain more insights into eHRMS in this Issue of Informatics. This Cover Story will prove helpful for readers as they chart on addressing challenges in the HR domain.
Commemorating the contribution of the Founder Director General of NIC and former Special Secretary to the Government of India, NIC organized the first edition of Dr. N. Seshagiri Memorial Lecture in New Delhi. Marked with an exclusive lecture by Dr. Narayana Murthy, Founder, Infosys Limited, the event recalled pioneer efforts of the Great Visionary who led the building of India’s IT industry. The Spotlight section of this Issue brings to you a detailed story.
NIC e-Governance projects in the State of Odisha have been focused in From the States section. District Informatics section highlights ICT advancements in East Champaran District of Bihar, South Tripura District of Tripura and Namsai District of Arunachal Pradesh. Articles covered in the e-Gov Products & Services section are Jal Shakti Application, Antyodaya SARAL Haryana and ICT-enabled Election Applications Management in Tirap. Appscape details eight Apps introduced for citizens and specific authorities. International e-Gov Update, In The News and Accolades sections also bring to you some interesting reads as always.
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