Bhubaneswar:
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik held a cabinet meeting online from Japan on Sunday. This was his first cabinet meeting to be held from a foreign location.
Mr. Patnaik, who is visiting the East Asian nation to attract investment to Odisha, chaired the cabinet meeting via virtual mode from Kyoto, about 6,000 km from the capital Bhubaneswar.
His cabinet colleagues also took part in the meeting individually via virtual mode. They engaged in worn-out discussions and files were processed and documents signed online through the Odisha State Wide Area Network (OSWAN), a CMO statement said.
“We have pioneered leveraging the latest technology as part of our 5T charter to improve the effectiveness of governance systems and the delivery of public services. Technology has served as a tool in transforming the delivery of good governance and public goods and services,” Mr Patnaik said in the statement.
This digital cabinet pushes the boundaries of technology and speed of administration, he said.
OSWAN can facilitate data transfer and inter- and intra-departmental communication. The innovative platform enables government officials to collaborate on documents, share feedback and track changes in real time, making it easier to collaborate on projects and initiatives, the statement said.
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