PANAJI: The state government on Monday moved several services of the electricity and registration departments online, including new domestic power connections and marriage registrations. Chief minister Pramod Sawant who launched the services said that all 191 village panchayats will be able to avail of common online services in a few days, which will allow those with network problems a one-point access.
He said that most of the state government websites will be updated by November 30 and become functional from the new year.
“Even during the pandemic the government has tried to provide services. In the next few days nine more departments will launch their online services,” Sawant said, adding that, shortly, 92 houses in forest areas will be given power connections.
Recently, Sawant had rapped various departments following a report that placed the number of inoperative websites at around 70.
With several services of the power department now online, citizens can make online applications for new power connections, increase and decrease of power load, and change of name and category, among others.
The launch of online services will benefit the citizens, the chief minister said, adding that earlier to register a marriage a person would have to visit the sub register office a minimum of three times.
“If the sub registrar was not cooperative then people would have to make at least five visits. With the launch of online services now people will have to make only two visits,” he said.
Sawant said that those facing problems accessing online service at home can visit the village panchayat to avail of the common online service.