1. E-Governance Vision and Infrastructure
- Bihar aims to enhance public administration using ICT tools ensuring transparency, fairness, and inclusiveness.
- Teledensity: 55.59; Internet density: 42.1; Panchayat digital onboarding: 100%.
Major Infrastructure Initiatives:
- Bihar State Data Centre (BSDC 2.0), Bihar State Wide Area Network (BSWAN 2.0), and Secretariat LAN have improved backend efficiency.
- Bihar Aadhaar Authentication Framework (BAAF), Mobile Service Delivery Gateway (MSDG), and NIELIT training centres are helping drive digital inclusion.
2. Key Public-Oriented Platforms and Applications
- E-Shikshakosh: Real-time monitoring of school education quality.
- BHAVYA: OPD/IPD digitisation in health facilities.
- ERSS (Emergency Response Support System): Handling ~68,000 calls/day with ~15-minute response time.
3. Law and Order–Centric Digital Services
- Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS) and CHAKRA enable real-time data exchange on crimes.
- TISCO: CCTV-integrated smart traffic in 9 cities.
- e-Courts, e-Prisons, ICJS, FASTER, and e-Sakshya systems digitise judiciary and policing services.
4. Local Governance and Panchayat Reforms
- e-Panchayat: Facilitates payments under the Sixth State Finance Commission awards.
- Project Monitoring Tools:
- PMIS: Real-time infrastructure progress monitoring.
- I-GRAM: GIS-based asset management for roads.
- IMMIS: Ensures transparency in mineral management.
- Land Record Digitisation: Expanding transparency in revenue and land acquisition.
5. Sector-Specific Governance Platforms
- Transport: Vahan, Sarathi, e-Challan, m-Parivahan.
- Fiscal Governance: CFMS, GST portals, GAIN, e-Stamping.
- Agriculture:
- Agricultural Single Window and BIHAN App for real-time pest/market tracking.
- DBT transfers of ₹120.83 crore (input subsidy) and ₹55.5 crore (diesel subsidy) to lakhs of farmers.
- Mukhyamantri Harit Krishi Sanyantra Yojana with app-based support for agri-machinery.
6. Disaster and Emergency Digital Management
- EOC (Emergency Operation Centre) and Multi-Hazard Portal manage floods, heatwaves, and cold waves.
- Decision Support System (DSS): Web/mobile-based for efficient disaster response.
- Flood Forecasting Models:
- Mathematical Modelling Centre (MMC) and Physical Modelling Centre (PMC) provide 72–120 hour lead-time forecasts for five major river basins.
7. Green and Sustainable Digital Initiatives
- VanMitra, VanApp, Bird Monitoring System, Wood Industry Portal, etc., track forest health, biodiversity, and plantations through digital modes.
Conclusion
Bihar has institutionalised digital governance across core sectors like education, health, law enforcement, disaster management, and agriculture. By expanding citizen-facing services, backend digitisation, and transparency tools, the state is strengthening service delivery and inclusive governance for long-term transformation.
📚 Chapter-wise Links:
- Chapter 1: Overview of Bihar’s Economy
- Chapter 2: State Finances
- Chapter 3: Agriculture and Allied Activities
- Chapter 4: Industry and Mining+
- Chapter 5: Labour, Employment, and Skill Development