Planning ministry directs IT section to start e-office system

July 06, 2022: The Secretary Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives Syed Zafar Ali Shah on Tuesday directed the Information Technology of the ministry to shift office records from manual system to automated documentation, a press release said today.                                                                                                                                                                                 

He made these directions while chairing a meeting to review progress on the electronic filing system (e-office) system which helps set-ups shift from manual to paperless electronic systems. The meeting was attended by the Additional Secretary, Members and team of the IT section.

During the meeting, the Secretary highlighted the significance of the E-Office system which is efficient, fast and cost-effective. He directed the IT section to convert all the records from a manual system to digital within three months. “The prime objective is to promote a paperless environment in the office and the use of the latest technology,” said the Secretary while directing the IT team to complete the task within three months.

Syed Zafar Ali Shah further added that the entire world has transformed into a digital system and there is a dire need of hour to use the latest technology in the ministry. Under the direction of the Secretary, the IT section will implement an e-office system in phase-wise. The secretary said that this will be a landmark initiative that will not only ease the work of officials but also a cost-effective.

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