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The online Mines Portal developed by IT Department has greatly streamlined the application process and boosted revenue collection for the Mines and Minerals department. Notably, the portal has generated an impressive 50 million rupees in application fees in the first seven days of its opening, a remarkable achievement that highlights the department's efforts to leverage technology for efficient governance.

The online portal for new Mines and Mineral was opened for applicants on 6th Jan 2025. Since of its opening, around 609 companies were registered. These companies filled approximately 1126 digital applications, generated roughly 911 challans, uploaded 780 challans and submitted around Rs. 39.00 million fee. The portal is created and developed by Information Technology Department GB in collaboration with Directorate of Mines and Minerals GB. The successful launch of this portal marks a significant milestone in streamlining the mines and mineral application process

A meeting was held between the Chief Secretary of Gilgit Baltistan, IT Department and Mines and Minerals Department, to discuss the automation and operationalize of the Lease Management Information System. The IT Department showcased the final version of the system, which aims to provide a transparent and efficient platform for mining lease applications ¹. The Chief Secretary directed that the system be made live as soon as possible, enabling applicants to submit their mining lease applications efficiently. This initiative is expected to promote ease of doing business and good governance in the region. The Lease Management System is designed to streamline the application process, reduce paperwork, and increase transparency. Once live, it will provide a user-friendly interface for applicants to submit their applications, track the status, and receive updates on the processing of their leases.

On December 26, 2024, the IT Department GB successfully conducted a training session on the online CM Task Management System for representatives from various departments at the CM Secretariat in Gilgit. The training aimed to equip participants with the skills to efficiently manage tasks and projects using the online CM Task Management System. This system is designed to streamline workflow, enhance collaboration, and increase productivity. During the training, participants learned about the key features of the system, including Task Creation and Assignment, Real-Time Collaboration, Automationand Customizable Dashboards. They also gained hands-on experience in using the system to manage tasks and projects.

A productive meeting was held between Secretary Information Technology, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, and Senior Vice President, Mujeeb Ur Rehman Khan from KCBL regarding the E-Rozgar Soft Loan Scheme.
KCBL, as the Execution Partner, is collaborating with the Information Technology Department to empower startups and IT companies, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Together, we aim to create opportunities, drive economic growth, and pave the way for a brighter digital future.

The pitching presentation for the E-Rozgar Soft Loan Scheme, Phase-III, successfully completed on December 16, 2024.
Wishing the best of luck to all startups and IT companies in the selection process! Your innovative ideas and dedication will be instrumental in shaping the digital future of Gilgit-Baltistan.

The IT Department is pleased to invite for the E-Rozgar Softloan Phase-III( Round-2 ) pitching process. Please find the details below:
Dates: 16th December 2024
Reporting Time: 9:00 am
Venue: Directorate Office, IT Department Gilgit-Baltistan, Near National Bank, Jutial
*Documents to Bring:*
Please bring a complete set of all required documents as mentioned in the advertisement.
The following documents are mandatory:
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- Educational Degrees
- Relevant Professional Degrees, Certifications, or Diplomas
- Company Registration Certificate
- Detailed Business Plan
- Brief Presentation

All applicants who applied online but were unable to submit the hard copies of their documents are hereby reminded to provide attested hard copies of the required documents which must be submitted to the office of the Secretary IT Department 1st Floor Civil Secretariat Jutial Gilgit not later than 29th November 2024. The required documents are listed below: -
1. Clear Visible Picture
2. CNIC – Front and Back separately
3. Educational Degree, upload highest degree
4. Technical Degree, relevant to the business applied for
5. Proof of Artisanship / Skilled Labor, if available
6. Experience Certificates, preferably all
7. Reference / Consumer Number of Electricity connection Installed at residential address
8. Business Feasibility / Estimates of actual/expected business revenues and expenses
9. A brief business write-up
10. Any other source of income e.g. foreign remittance, salary income, agriculture income etc.
11. Entity Existence documents in case of Partnership / limited company and relevant approvals ( Company Registration Certificate ).

Additional Documents for Existing Business:
1. Latest Financials – Signed
2. Recommendation Letter from Chamber / Trade Body / Union / Association
3. Reference / Consumer Number of Electricity Connection Installed at business address
4. Bank Account Statement or Bank Maintenance Certificate