e-office Platform
15.07.2024
e-office Platform
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For Prelims: About e-office Platform, The key components of eOffice are as follows |
Why in the news?
As part of its 100-day agenda, the Government of India has unveiled a plan to implement the e-office platform across 133 attached, subordinate offices, and autonomous bodies.
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 eOffice are as follows.
- File Management System (eFile): 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 offices 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 Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR). Employees can fill in their APAR, which is further reported and reviewed by the official hierarchy.
Source: PIB
Ques :- Consider the following statements regarding the e-office Platform:
Statement-I
It aims to streamline operations and enhance efficiency across identified government offices.
Statement-II
The Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions is the nodal ministry of this initiative.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
Answer A