Karnataka Approves Rs 704 Crore Judiciary Digitisation Project
The Karnataka Cabinet has cleared a Rs 704 crore project to digitise the judicial system and approved kits for Yuva Aapda Mitra volunteers.
In a major move to modernize the state's legal infrastructure, the Karnataka Cabinet has sanctioned a massive Rs 704 crore project dedicated to the digitisation and digital transformation of the judiciary. The decision, announced by Priyank Kharge, the Minister for Home, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and e-Governance, aims to overhaul how judicial services are delivered across the state.
Building a Digital Backbone for Courts
The ambitious project focuses on creating a robust digital foundation for the state's legal system. Key components of this transformation include:
- Establishment of a Data Centre: To centralize and secure judicial data.
- Disaster Recovery Centre: To ensure that judicial operations can continue seamlessly even in the event of technical failures or emergencies.
- KSDC Integration: These facilities will be established through the Karnataka State Data Centre (KSDC).
Minister Priyank Kharge emphasized that this investment will significantly strengthen the digital infrastructure of the courts, ensuring that judicial services are provided more smoothly and effectively to the public.
To ensure the project's success, the Cabinet has designated the e-Governance Division of the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) as the nodal department responsible for the implementation of these digital upgrades.
Boosting Disaster Response with Yuva Aapda Mitra
Beyond the courtroom, the Cabinet also focused on disaster management preparedness. Administrative approval has been granted for the purchase of 'Emergency Responder Kits' to support volunteers under the centrally sponsored "Yuva Aapda Mitra" scheme.
Training and Equipment for 10,350 Volunteers
Under this initiative, the state is preparing a massive workforce to tackle natural disasters and emergency situations. The details of the scheme include:
- Scale of Training: A total of 10,350 volunteers will undergo training through agencies such as Scouts, NSS, and 'Mera Yuva Bharat'.
- Target Districts: The training will be concentrated in 11 districts: Bagalkot, Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Bengaluru City, Kalaburagi, Kodagu, Raichur, Shivamogga, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, and Yadgir.
- Kit Details: Each trained volunteer will receive a specialized kit containing essential protective and rescue equipment, valued at Rs 10,000 per kit.
- Total Investment: The government has allocated Rs 10.35 crore for these kits.
The Fire and Emergency Services Department will manage the procurement of these kits through a transparent tender process under the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act (KTPP) 1999. Once procured, the equipment will be distributed to the District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMA) of the participating districts to ensure rapid deployment during crises.