Calls it a remarkable initiative
The Swiss Ambassador to India, Ms Maya Tissafi was recently in Amaravati wherein she visited the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS) established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Welcoming her RTGS’ CEO Mr Prakhar Jain, explained the functioning of the RTGS system and informed to them that the RTGS was developed under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr Nara Chandrababu Naidu with the objective of providing better services to the public.
Acting as a bridge between the government and the people, the system ensures that government benefits reach citizens without any obstacles said the RTGS CEO. The ambassador hailed the system & said that this is an excellent model, and such systems are greatly needed by governments, and her delegation visited the RTGS facility at the Secretariat.
Mr Jain further highlighted that RTGS provides technological support for departments to effectively implement government schemes and deliver instant services to the public. She was also informed of WhatsApp Governance under the name “Mana Mitra”.
Swiss Ambassador Maya Tissafi praised the AP government’s approach in using technology to improve governance and public service delivery.
She said centralized monitoring systems like RTGS are crucial for governments and expressed her happiness that Andhra Pradesh is serving as a model for other Indian states.
