Pinarayi Vijayan, the chief minister of Kerala, launched the K-SMART application here on Monday with the goal of giving residents of the state digital access to services provided by local self-government organizations via a single platform.
The chief minister stated at the event that the administration wants to use cutting-edge technology to better many facets of society.
The speaker said that K-SMART (Kerala Solutions for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transformation) would enable individuals to easily access services offered by local self-government entities.The Department of Local Self-Government commissioned the Information Kerala Mission to develop the app, which will be initially deployed in state corporations and municipalities.As promised by the government, the next stage will involve expanding its reach to include Gram Panchayats as of April 1.Authorities emphasized that the 35 distinct modules of K-SMART will simplify local government services in Kerala.
Features
- An integrated messaging system that can be accessed by email, WhatsApp, and the applicant’s login page, enables applicants and complainants to get acknowledgments for their applications and complaints.
- Application fees, taxes, and other expenses can be paid online via the e-payment system.
- Online certificates that are reliable and genuine can be downloaded.
- Services are timely and not limited by location.
- After safely preserving the documents in the login, the complainant or applicant can get them for upcoming needs.
- Kudumbashree Help Desks, Akshaya Centers, and other service providers offer services with low service fees.
- K-SMART allows government agencies, including police stations, hospitals, and sub-divisional magistrate offices, to electronically submit reports, applications, complaints, and appeals to local self-government institutions.
- All Local Self Government Institutions will adhere to prescribed procedures and guidelines.
- The shift from a data-centric governance strategy to a file-centric governance structure
- The construction of an efficient governance framework that satisfies public demands paves the way for an administration free from corruption and characterized by transparency.
- With just one login, staff members can finish a variety of responsibilities.
- On files, decisions can be taken at any time, including on holidays, if necessary.
- Workers document their best practices at work by using their unique login credentials. Supervisors of offices are also able to recognize and discipline ineffective employees.
K-SMART ensures robust backend support for seamless services. In the initial phase, it will be introduced in eight modules.
- Civil Registration (Birth, Death, Marriage Registration)
- Business Facilitation (Licenses for trade and industries)
- Property Tax
- User Management
- File Management System
- Finance Module
- Building Permission Module
- Public Grievance Redressal
Registration &Login
Online registration is now open for Kerala – Solution for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transformation. Each and every civilian will receive all of their paperwork on this web-based platform. This application will digitally capture all of the registered applicant’s documents after registration.
With this program, Karala residents can quickly create any kind of document. This application maintains all kinds of citizen documents online. Online services like as trade licenses, property taxes, building permits, public grievance redressal and complaints, marriage registration, birth registration, and all other services are accessible to the person via the Ksmat portal.
Recently, the Ksmart Kerala Registration 2024 was launched by the local Self-Government Department on the official website, ksmart.lsgkerala.gov.in. Through this portal, interested citizens can register and get benefits. Your physical documentation is no longer a concern when you register because it is now digitally saved on the Ksamat App.
conclusion
K-Smart signifies the consolidation of all local government services, which were previously accessible through various websites and applications, onto a solitary platform. The public should be able to access services without difficulty. It is best to inform applicants of all application requirements at once to prevent harassing them. K-Smart will significantly address these issues.
