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BiharOne Project
Why in News?
The Government of Bihar has awarded a ₹87-crore contract to Corporate Infotech Pvt. Ltd. for implementing the BiharOne digital governance platform, aimed at integrating government services into a single online system.
Key Points
- Project: BiharOne is an integrated digital platform designed to provide multiple government services through a single online interface, making public service delivery simpler and more accessible.
- The BiharOne platform is expected to become operational by July 2026.
- Single-Window Platform: The platform will integrate various government services, including RTPS and non-RTPS services, enabling citizens to access certificates, schemes, and administrative services online.
- Contract Award: The Bihar government signed an agreement worth ₹87 crore with Corporate Infotech Pvt. Ltd. to develop and implement the project.
- Technology: The system will include AI-based chatbots in Hindi, English, and local languages to guide citizens in accessing services more easily.
- Integration: The project will connect government databases with the Bihar Common Social Registry, reducing duplication of documents and improving efficiency in service delivery.
- Significance: The initiative aims to strengthen e-governance, transparency, and citizen-centric service delivery.
| Read More: AI, e-governance |
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Menaka Guruswamy Becomes India’s First Openly Queer MP
Why in News?
Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy has made history by becoming India’s first openly queer Member of Parliament after taking oath in the Rajya Sabha, marking a major milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in Indian politics.
Key Points
- Historic Achievement: Menaka Guruswamy became the first openly queer MP in India after being sworn in as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
- She was elected to the Rajya Sabha as a candidate of the All India Trinamool Congress from the state of West Bengal.
- Legal Background: She is a renowned constitutional law expert and senior advocate of the Supreme Court of India.
- She has been a prominent voice for civil liberties, constitutional rights, and LGBTQ+ equality in India.
- Landmark Case: She was one of the lawyers involved in the historic Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India case.
- The case led to the decriminalisation of homosexuality by reading down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code in 2018.
- Significance: Her entry into Parliament is viewed as a milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in governance and reflects increasing visibility and acceptance of queer voices in Indian politics.
| Read More: Rajya Sabha, Supreme Court, LGBTQ+, Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India |
