FM LAUNCHES THE WEB RESPONSIVE PENSIONER’S SERVICE PORTAL
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
14-September-2016 16:49 IST
FM
launches the Web Responsive Pensioner’s Service portal to provide better
services to the pensioners; highlights the importance of data analytics in
assessing the quality of Government expenditure and revenue.
The Union
Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley commended the
new initiatives undertaken by the Office of the Controller General of Accounts
(CGA) to serve the pensioners better through the newly launched Web Responsive
Pensioner’s Service portal among others. The Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley
was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the new office premises of the
Office of the CGA in the national capital here today. The Finance Minister
lauded the role of CGA in handling the growing volume of Government revenue and
expenditure through IT initiatives like the PFMS (Public Financial management
System) and NTRP (Non Tax Receipt Portal). He also highlighted the importance
of data analytics in assessing the quality of Government expenditure and
revenue. Further Shri Jaitley appreciated the role of PFMS in ensuring that the
funds reach the intended beneficiaries and are essentially used for the purpose
they were intended for. The function was co-presided by the Minister of State
for Expenditure, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal and was attended among others the by
several Secretaries of different Ministries/Departments and other senior
functionaries of the Government of India.
On the
occasion, the Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley launched a new Digital India
initiative taken up by the O/o the Controller General of Accounts, namely, a
Web Responsive Pensioner’s Service. This portal developed by the Central
Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) provides a one-stop solution for pensioners to
access information relating to status of pension cases, and pension payments
processed by Central Ministries/Departments and Banks. This service will also
help in speedy redressal of pensioner’s grievances.
Later, a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was also signed between the O/o Controller
General of Accounts (CGA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), India
aimed at strengthening the Internal Audit function in line Ministries and
Departments of the Government of India.
The new
building is designed and constructed by the Central Public Works Department
(CPWD) and conforms to new norms of a Green building and for energy
conservation. A grid integrated solar panel system is also planned to be
installed for harnessing solar energy.
