Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday unveiled the 'J&K Cyber Security policy' during the valedictory function of 25th National Conference on e-Governance at Mata Vaishno Devi University.
A MoU between IT Department J&K and DITECH Haryana was also signed on the occasion.
The agreement between the J&K Government and Haryana Government is expected to strengthen and deepen the collaboration on knowledge sharing, IT initiatives & best practices in e-Governance, said the Lt Governor.
In his address, Manohar Lal, Chief Minister, Haryana, recalled his deep connection with Jammu Kashmir.
I am witnessing a new, 'badalta' Jammu Kashmir. We are looking forward to the new J&K-Haryana collaboration and are committed to support the J & K Government in meeting the goals, he said.
The Haryana Chief Minister also highlighted the IT interventions and several digital initiatives of his government to bring transparency in the system and streamlining the public service delivery system.
In response, the Lt Governor said that the 25th National e-Governance Conference in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will prove to be a milestone in the direction of fulfilling our resolve of Digital Society.
Under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi, J&K UT is an emerging model of digital government with focus on transparent governance and citizen-centric approach to delivering public services, he said.
Observing that technology is making a real difference in people's lives, the Lt Governor said in 2013, the total number of e-transaction was merely 20 Lakh. This year, till 25th November, the number of e-transaction is 38.50 Crore. On an average J&K is recording 550 e-transactions every minute.
The Lt Governor underscored that despite being a late entrant in digital transformation, J&K has achieved several milestones with solid technical architecture at the service of citizens. Speedy development is the new identity of J&K, he said.
The Lt Governor further observed that the launch of Digital J&K Vision Document and launch of J&K Cyber Security Policy will promote a common approach to use the power of innovation and secure the IT assets in the rapidly changing technology landscape.
Speaking on the digital transformational journey of Jammu and Kashmir, the Lt Governor shared the vision of the J&K government to expand e-Governance to the next level.
"We have prepared a roadmap and action plan for the next one, three & five years. More than 500 services will be made online in the next 3 years for a better digital delivery ecosystem", said the Lt Governor.
Our strategy is to enable the people to access high-quality services anywhere, anytime, on any device. All services in mobile for mobile workforce, the Lt Governor said.
