Consider the following statements regarding the major digital portals and initiatives launched by the Government of Bihar to promote digital governance, transparency, and accessibility of government schemes in the state:
- 1. Through the 'Bihar e-Governance Portal' and the 'Bihar Bhumi' portal launched by the Department of Revenue and Land Records, citizens can online view and apply for land maps (Bhu-Naksha), Jamabandi registers, and mutation status from the comfort of their homes.
- 2. The 'e-Shikshakosh' portal and mobile app have been launched under the Education Department for the smooth operation of state schools and real-time monitoring of teacher and student attendance.
- 3. Under the 'e-Sushrut / Telemedicine' (e-Sanjivani) initiative launched for the digitization of healthcare services in the state, online medical consultations are being provided to patients at home, helping to control unnecessary crowds in hospitals.
- 4. To obtain various types of certificates (such as income, caste, and residential certificates) under the Right to Public Services Act (RTPS), the 'RTPS Bihar' portal has been completely shut down, and all services are now provided exclusively through offline modes.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are completely true?
Detailed Explanation & Solution
The correct answer is option A, which is 'Only 1, 2 and 3'.
Explanation:
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are completely true. The Government of Bihar has launched several important portals to promote good governance and digital initiatives in the state. Through the 'Bihar Bhumi' portal, all land record-related works such as mutation, Jamabandi, and land maps have been made available online. Similarly, the 'e-Shikshakosh' portal for transparency and monitoring in education, and telemedicine services like 'e-Sanjivani' and 'e-Sushrut' in health have been initiated.
Statement 4 is incorrect because under the Right to Public Services Act (RTPS), citizens are still provided essential services like income, caste, and residence certificates online through the RTPS portal and 'Bihar Service Plus' from home, and it has not been shut down.