Aizawl: Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday launched two digital systems to streamline the allotment of government quarters and reservations for Mizoram Houses outside the state. The Quarters Allotment Management System (QAMS) and the Mizoram House Online Reservation System, managed under the general administration department, were inaugurated at the CM's conference hall in Aizawl.
Manual Process Challenges
Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister highlighted that applications for government quarters were previously processed manually through the submission of physical documents, with records maintained on individual computer systems. The management of vacant quarters and changes arising due to retirements or deaths were also handled manually, often creating inconvenience and delays for both the concerned department and applicants.
Benefits of the New Systems
With the introduction of the new online system, applicants will no longer need to visit offices in person to obtain and submit forms. The entire process can now be completed conveniently through the internet. Lalduhoma added that the new system would also ease the workload of officials managing the process.
Similarly, the Mizoram House Online Reservation System will enable residents to make reservations online, especially benefiting those living outside Aizawl who previously faced difficulties visiting offices in person.
Development and Implementation
The Quarters Allotment Management System has been under development since August last year by the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) department and is now fully operational. The portal can be accessed at qams.mizoram.gov.in.
The Mizoram House Online Reservation System was developed by the Mizoram State e-Governance Society. Since its trial launch on March 2 this year, even before its official inauguration, a total of 2,796 applications have been received, of which 1,640 applicants have been allotted accommodations.
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