In A First, Odisha Cabinet Decisions Get Digital Nod With CM Naveen Patnaik In Japan

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who is on a business tour to Japan since April 4, officiated the first-of-its-kind digital cabinet meeting from Kyoto on Sunday.

His cabinet colleagues joined in the special meeting remotely.

During the meeting, files were processed and documents signed via Odisha State Wide Area Network (OSWAN), entirely through digital mode. “The cabinet ministers discussed the decisions threadbare before giving nod digitally, leveraging this unique platform,” an official release said.

The CM said that technology has allowed for governance delivery on the go. “We have been pioneer in leveraging 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 delivery of good governance and public goods and services.”

This digital cabinet has pushed the boundary of technology and speed of governance, he added.

OSWAN is the critical information technology backbone of 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, the sources added.