Govt directs depts. to adopt DigiLocker
The Jammu and Kashmir government has enjoined all departments, autonomous bodies/, statutory bodies, PSUs, academic institutions, agencies, and others to integrate Digilocker with a software system for issuing and verifying certificates
Digilocker is a flagship initiative of Government of India, which provides access to authentic documents/certificates in digital format from original issuers of these documents/certificates anytime, anywhere without any physical interface.
“Digilocker is one of the key proactive initiatives towards enhancing the effectiveness of the service delivery to the citizens aligned with the philosophy of “MINIMUM GOVERNMENT AND MAXIMUM GOVERNANCE”, the circular reads.
With a view to ensure hassle free and citizen friendly services, in accessing documents issued by various public authorities, the Departments /Autonomous bodies/ Statutory bodies/ PSUs/ Academic Institutions Agencies etc. shall mandatorily integrate their systems with Digilocker for issuance and verification of documents/certificates and also, ensure that documents issued earlier shall also be made available in Digilocker platform, it added.
“In order to ensure preservation and retention of information by Intermediaries providing Digital Locker Facilities, Government of India has already notified Information Technology (Preservation and Retention of Information by Intermediaries Providing Digital Locker Facilities) Rules, 2016 vide notification No. G.S.R. 711 (E) dated 21.07.2016, subsequently amended by Information Technology (Preservation and Retention of Information by intermediaries providing Digital Locker Facilities) Amendment Rules, 2017 notified vide notification No. G.S.R. 111(E) dated 08.02.2017”, the circular reads.
It is, accordingly, impressed upon all Departments /Autonomous bodies/ Statutory bodies/ PSUs/ Academic Institutions /Agencies etc. to integrate Digilocker with software system for issuing and verifying certificates and also, ensure that all certificates, already issued and to be issued in future, are made available on Digilocker platform, at the earliest. Further, Information Technology Department will provide necessary technical guidance and logistic support to facilitate adoption of Digilocker, the circular added.
