Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday launched the country's "first-ever" report management portal and meeting management portal as part of administrative reforms.

Developed by the Digital Technology and Governance department, the portals aim to revolutionise communication, decision-making and data management within the government.

Sukhu said the report management portal is designed to streamline the process of sending and monitoring reports across departments, boards and corporations. It provides real-time data access for informed decision-making, one-click SMS and e-mail capabilities and automatically sends reminders and notifications to the officials concerned, he said.

The portal's flexibility will allow the officials to upload their reporting formats, ensuring accessibility at different governance levels, Sukhu added. The meeting management portal collects clean, authentic data in a standardised format with the aim of enhancing transparency, accountability and efficiency in government functioning.

 It serves as a comprehensive solution for issuing meeting notices and proceedings and fostering communication from the Secretariat to the field offices. It tracks meeting timelines, maintains updates on scheduled and concluded meetings and records decisions for easy accessibility. The portal further facilitates efficient tracking and follow-up on decision implementation.

The chief minister said the portals can successfully tackle crucial communication, decision-making and data management challenges within the government, representing a significant step towards modernised governance. He also affirmed the state government's dedication to integrating modern technologies into its functioning for improved outcomes.