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RKSMBK App Swachh MP ODF+ Pehchan

he core concept behind the “Rajasthan Ke wachh MP ODF+ is a mobile app developed ehchan is a Civil Registration System developed
Shiksha Mein Badhte Kadam” (RKSMBK) by NIC Madhya Pradesh State Centre for for the citizens of Rajasthan to apply for their
Tprogramme is to enable the students to Sthe effective automation, management and PBirth / Death certificates alongside other certif-
acquire competencies by providing value-based monitoring of the quality of facilities created for icates in a time-bound manner. On registration, the
instruction based on their learning levels, as the improvement of sanitation coverage in the system generates a unique reference number for the
opposed to merely completing the curriculum in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh. It works in tandem application. After completion of each state, from ap-
the classroom. with Swachh MP Portal 2.0. plying for the certificate to final delivery of the certif-
RKSMBK App is a learning application designed The app facilitates verification of toilets con- icate, the user gets a notification on their registered
to supplement and facilitate this scheme. With help structed under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin). mobile number.
of this app, teachers will be able to complete each It also helps in identification of left out beneficia- The app is integrated with UIDAI for Aadhaar
stage of the RKSMBK program and enable students ries and report various Information, Education, and authentication and has the facility of digitally
to complete the course, while working in a gamified Communication (IEC) activities and events by the signed certificates by the registrar and sub-reg-
manner and sharing their progress using this appli- SwachhaGrahis. istrar. On the administrator side, the app also fa-
cation. The mobile app facilitates role-based access to cilitates role-based access to registrars, sub-reg-
The app provides teachers with recommen- all individuals / stakeholders for submission of their istrars, block statistical officers, district registrars
dations and insights regarding the progress of activities. The app will also help in assessment of and chief registrar. The app also enables monitor-
each student based on their performance. It also activities performed by SwachchaGrahis for the au- ing up to grass-root levels and timely reporting of
facilitates a simple, sequentialised form of class- tomated calculation of their incentives. events online by citizens.
room procedures that makes each class "evalua- The app will assist in the planning, progress The Pehchan system also provides a facility
tion-ready." tracking and effective implementation of SLWM for legacy registration, in which an already regis-
Moreover, the app also recognises and rewards projects and activities in the rural areas of the state. tered registration can be mapped digitally with-
teachers with coins and medals for completing ac- Moreover, the app will also facilitate knowledge out changing any details in the original registra-
tivities and allows the teachers to share their med- sharing and content management in the form of tion. The app is available in two languages and
als of achievement on social media Connect with Trainings, Workshops, Events, Best Practices, Circu- allows users to download their registration in the
your co-teachers and help make a positive differ- lars, and Orders. bilingual format.
ence in each student's learning outcomes.

Shri Jitendra Kumar Verma (sioraj@nic.in) Shri Amar Sinha (amarsinha@nic.in) Shri Jitendra Kumar Verma (sioraj@nic.in)

Gang Canal Drug Free Himachal Nammude Keralam

ang Canal, named after its patron, Maharaja rug Free Himachal is an Android-based ammude Keralam is an android-based mobile
Ganga Singh of Bikaner, has played an app that educates users about the harmful app designed and developed by NIC Kerala
Gimportant role in the social, economic, Deffects of Narcotic Drugs. The mobile app Nin collaboration with the Kozhikode District
and cultural development of Western Rajasthan. lists important information for parents, teachers, Administration. It provides a platform for the citizens to
The canal system is dubbed as the lifeline of the and students on the harmful effects of drugs, how ‘participate, design and create in the local governance.
region. to identify a drug user, Indian Narcotics Laws, and The app has a provision for citizens to interact with
Continuing on the rich legacy associated with drug de-addiction. The app also lists important District Administration for effective service delivery,
Gang Canal, a generalised android-based mobile advice on drug de-addiction and rehabilitation programme implementation and decision-making
app having same name is designed and developed centres in the state. participation. It facilitates citizen-centric governance
by National Informatics Centre, to equip and The most important objective of this app is to through prompt and effective service delivery; and real
empower farmers of the West Rajasthan region assist citizens in informing the Himachal Pradesh time response from the District Administration, thus,
with latest information on canal water flow. As of Police Department about any information enhancing the overall citizen experience.
now, app shows the regulation details of the Gang regarding (i) shipment of drugs; (ii) storage of The app enables citizens to get information on various
Canal Water System for the Ganganagar district of drugs by any individual or group; (iii) usage state-run programs / campaigns / events and concurrently
Rajasthan. The app is beneficial for farmers who of drugs; (iv) sale and purchase of drugs; (v) participate in various contests developed by the State
are dependent upon the Canal Water System for promoting activities related to drug usage; and agencies.
the purpose of irrigation and other agriculture- (vi) any other allied activities. The information of The app helps to file civic and personal complaints,
allied activities such as inland fisheries, citizens is kept confidential. and facilitates booking a meeting with the concerned
aquaculture, horticulture, and floriculture. The app allows users to send photographs official for the same. It also has features like Citizen
Farmers can also get details of various canal to the police along with other information. This Participation through Open governance, communicating
system aspects such as canal water level, date information will help law enforcement authorities information about departments and feedback, launching
and time of canal opening, and date and time for apprehend criminals and make Himachal Pradesh and participation in campaigns and discussion forums for
canal closing. a safe and drug-free state. citizens.

Shri Jitendra Kumar Verma (sioraj@nic.in) Shri Ajay Singh Chahal (sio-hp@nic.in) Shri Mohan Krishnan P.V. (sio@kerala.nic.in)

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