Chandigarh, March 21:- Haryana Government has launched a major digital reform in revenue administration and approved the purchase of 4,156 smart tablets for Patwaris and Kanungs across the state. This initiative has been approved by Chief Minister Shri Naib Singh Saini and Revenue and Disaster Management and Urban Local Government Minister Shri Vipul Goyal. It aims to modernize field operations, reduce processing delays and improve overall delivery of revenue services.
Financial Commissioner (Revenue and Disaster Management Department) Dr. Sumit Mishra said that this initiative reflects the government’s commitment to take technology beyond offices and urban centres to the field level, where officials directly interact with citizens. He said that this step will be beneficial for both the field staff and the general public, as it will make services more accessible, efficient and transparent, especially in rural and agricultural areas.
For decades, patwaris and kanungos have relied on manual records, hand-drawn maps and extensive paperwork, making the process time-consuming and physically demanding. With the advent of these tablets, officials will now be able to conduct field surveys, record data, take GPS-tagged photographs and upload the information directly to central servers in real time. The 'voice-to-text' facility will further simplify data entry, thereby reducing labor and increasing accuracy.
Dr Mishra said that these tablets will have high-end features, including a large display, advanced processing capabilities, sufficient storage and long battery life for a full day of field work. 5G and LTE connectivity as well as GPS and imaging capabilities enable them to operate effectively even in remote and challenging areas.
All 4,156 tablets will be integrated with a Mobile Device Management (MDM) system with a two-year cloud-hosted license. This will enable the government to monitor, update, secure and manage these devices in real time, ensuring business continuity, data accuracy and accountability.
Dr Mishra said that transparency and accountability have been embedded in every aspect of this initiative, be it the procurement process, which will strictly adhere to the prescribed government norms, or the day-to-day operation of each device.
The use of digital devices will help reduce delays in goods services, reduce errors and prevent discrepancies. Farmers in particular will benefit from fast, reliable and door-to-door services, which will save them from having to visit government offices repeatedly.
Connecting all the devices to a centralised management system will ensure continuous monitoring, timely updates and better data security. This will not only improve administrative efficiency but will also ensure greater accountability and transparency in revenue operations across the state.
Dr Mishra said that equipping field officers with real-time digital devices will make land record management, crop survey and disaster assessment more accurate and effective. He said that this initiative is an important step towards building a more transparent, accountable and citizen-centric governance system at the grassroots level.