PITB conducts training session of 105th National Management Course

Lahore : Chairman Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Dr. Umar Saif said that modern technology was a powerful tool for good governance, transparency, accountability and improved public service delivery.

He was addressing the concluding ceremony of a training session held at Arfa Software Technology Park (ASTP) for the officers of 105th National Management Course last day. The 4-day hands-on training session was arranged in collaboration with the Information Technology University (ITU).

Dr. Umar Saif gave an orientation of the prominent IT interventions devised by PITB for health, education, law & order sector including Dengue Tracking System, Smart Monitoring of Schools & hospitals, crime mapping, e-Khidmat centre, e-stamping and bio-metric verification etc. He discussed how those ICT initiatives had improved methods of governance.

He stressed the officers to become well versed with the skilful use of computer and smart technology as the government businesses were undergoing a transitional phase and the office work was being made almost paperless.

He said “Under the vibrant leadership and guidance of CM Shahbaz Sharif, Punjab is leading in adaption of latest technology for improving the performance of government departments. Other provinces even countries are looking forward to Punjab in this regard.

Recently, PITB’s team has visited Sindh on request of Chief Secretary Sindh where it shared the expertise with the Sindh Police. I.G. Police Sind AD Khowja lauded our work and decided to replicate it in Sind. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Balochistan, Gilgit Baltistan and federal government are also our beneficiaries while the World Bank is replicating our Citizen Feedback Monitoring Program in Albania and Romania. Hence enhancing the understanding of IT products may facilitate day to day activities and office tasks.”

The participants appreciated the efforts of PITB and its team for remarkable achievements in the field of technology. They asked a number of questions Dr. Umar Saif replied in detail.