Bhubaneswar: In the first-ever digital Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik from Japan’s Kyoto took some key decisions on Sunday. Currently, the Chief Minister is leading a high-powered delegation in Japan to attract investments to the state.
The Chief Minister officiated the digital Cabinet meeting 6,000 km away from Odisha, while his Cabinet colleagues joined the special meeting remotely. The meeting was conducted with files processed and documents signed entirely through digital mode provided by the Odisha State Wide Area Network (OSWAN).
Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said: “We have been pioneers in leveraging the latest technology as part of our 5T charter to improve the effectiveness of the governance systems and delivery of public services. Technology has served as an enabling tool in transforming the delivery of good governance and public goods and services.”
“Technology now allows governance delivery on the go. Technology has eliminated the need for physical presence in a collaborative environment within the government. This digital Cabinet pushes the boundary of technology and speed of governance.”
It is worth mentioning here that OSWAN is the critical information technology backbone of the state which can facilitate carrying data, video and voice traffic, facilitating inter/intra-departmental communication and data sharing. The innovative platform enables government officials to collaborate on documents, share feedback, and track changes in real time, making it easier to work together on projects and initiatives.
