Question

What is the name of the project in Haryana that means 'New Direction'?

• A. Janani Suvidha Yojana
• B. Nai Disha
• C. Lok Mitra
• D. Transport Tracker

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Nai Disha

Nai Disha (meaning 'New Direction') was a key early e-governance initiative launched by the Government of Haryana.

• Objective: To provide an integrated platform for delivering multiple citizen-centric services through a single-window system. The goal was to enhance administrative efficiency and transparency.

• Functionality: It involved setting up a Local Area Network (LAN) to connect the district administration with tehsils (sub-divisions) and sub-tehsils.

• Services: The project aimed to offer a range of integrated services, which were typically delivered through kiosks, often allotted to unemployed youth to generate self-employment avenues.

This project was a significant step toward computerizing district-level government operations in the state, beginning in Panchkula district around the year 2001.