Nagaland IT&C department organises workshop on ‘myScheme’
Nagaland IT&C department organises workshop on ‘myScheme’
The IT&C, in collaboration with the NeGD of the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, conducted a one-day sensitisation and awareness workshop.
Dr. G Hukugha Sema with other officials during a workshop on
‘myScheme awareness and UX4G in Kohima on Thursday.
DIMAPUR — With an
aim to build awareness and capacity among government officials regarding
user-centric digital platforms, the Department of Information Technology and
Communication (IT&C), in collaboration with the National e-Governance
Division (NeGD) of the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India,
conducted a one-day sensitisation and awareness workshop on ‘myScheme and UX4G
(User experience for government applications)’ on Thursday at the conference
hall of its directorate.
In his welcome address, the director of IT&C, Sabou
Yashu, informed that the department had previously conducted two rounds of
training on upgradation and maintenance of government websites with various
departments. He added that many more such workshops on subjects such as cyber
security related issues, artificial intelligence would be organised in the
coming days, stated a DIPR report.
With the rapid technological advancements, he stated that
all government departments must adapt with those changes and utilise the
various technologies available to provide the best services to its citizens.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. G Hukugha Sema,
commissioner and secretary of IT&C, has stressed the importance of
accessibility and inclusivity in public digital platforms. He said that
‘myScheme app,’ launched in 2022 is a one-stop solution for information on
government schemes and also serves as a single national platform for the
schemes of both the central and state governments.
He stated that the initiative would bring the government
closer to the people, to be transparent and make the schemes available to all
its citizens on time.
Dr. Sema stressed the importance of making the app
user-friendly to ensure that it is easily accessible to all the citizens
particularly for the underprivileged sections of society. He encouraged all
departments to collaborate and utilise the scheme and app to deliver smarter,
faster and more citizen friendly governance.
It was followed by addresses by Rohit Lamba, consultant of
myScheme, and Neeta Tandon, senior consultant of UX/UI at NeGD, MeitY.
The first session centred on myScheme, its vision, scope and
implementation approach for making government schemes more accessible to
citizens through a unified platform. Detailed technical briefings were provided
on content management and onboarding of Nagaland-specific schemes.
The second session on the theme ‘UX4G (User Experience for
Government),’ emphasised the role of design-thinking and intuitive interfaces
in enhancing the usability of G2C (Government-to-Citizen) portals.
Demonstrations included a case study specific to Nagaland
and a walkthrough of the UX4G design system for building reusable digital
components.
Report stated that senior officers from various departments
participated in the event. The workshop concluded with certificate distribution
ceremony.
It further stated that the workshop was a significant step
towards strengthening digital governance in Nagaland, aligning with the
national vision of transparent, inclusive and citizen-friendly administration.
