Punjab to Bring All Public Services Under One Digital Platform
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- Punjab government to move all services to the 'Maryam Ki Dastak' digital platform.
- PITB reports CM's internship program has 19,000 applicants and is awarding 60,000 scholarships.
- Government e-auctions have generated Rs 74 billion in revenue.
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a major digital overhaul, directing that all provincial government services be consolidated onto a single platform called 'Maryam Ki Dastak'. The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has been tasked with managing this transition. The initiative was announced during the Chief Minister's visit to the PITB headquarters, where she also reviewed other projects, including the 'Accelerate Punjab' initiative to establish tech funds for startups.
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Officials have provided an update on Punjab's digital programs, reporting that the government's e-auction system has generated Rs 74 billion. The Chief Minister's Internship Programme has attracted 19,000 applicants, with 60,000 scholarships also being awarded.
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During a briefing at the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), further details were shared regarding the province's digital initiatives. Officials reported that the Chief Minister's Internship Programme has received 19,000 applications, with 585 internships completed and 1,692 currently in progress. Additionally, 60,000 scholarships are being awarded under the programme's first two phases.
The briefing also highlighted the success of the government's e-auction system, which has conducted 612,953 auctions to date, generating Rs 74 billion in revenue. It was noted that the planned Punjab Commerce Hubs will be established in Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, and Multan.
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