Haryana State PCS

• 07 Feb 2024

Haryana CID Signs MoA for Enhancing Cyber Crime Probe Skills

Why in News?

Haryana’s crime investigation department (CID) and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a Union ministry of electronics and information technology organisation, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to enhance the skills of law enforcement personnel in cyber-crime investigation through comprehensive capacity building programmes.

Key Points

• The programme will encompass training in cyber forensic analysis, cyber threat intelligence, and social intelligence methods.
• Under the MoA, Haryana CID will collaborate with C-DAC to strengthen its cyber forensic capacity building and research initiatives.
• On the other hand, C-DAC will develop solutions for social media and cybercrime, offer paid training programs, and provide support for research efforts.
• The collaboration is a significant step towards strengthening the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in combating cybercrime.

Criminal Investigation Department (CID)

• Established in 1902 by the British Government, CID is an investigation and intelligence department of state police. On the other hand, CBI is an agency of the Central Government.
• CID is looking into murder, assault, riot or any cases as directed by respective High Courts.

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

• C-DAC is the premier Research & Development organisation of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for carrying out R&D in IT, Electronics and associated areas.
• India's first supercomputer PARAM 8000 was indigenously built (in 1991) by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing.
• It was established in 1988.

Haryana Right to Service Act, 2014

Why in News?

According to Haryana Right to Service Commission (HRTSC) chief commissioner, the Auto Appeal System (AAS) introduced under the Right to Service Act, 2014 is a game changer in ensuring transparency and accountability in service delivery to citizens.

Key Points

• The HRTSC, reviewed the findings of an exhaustive study “Comparative evaluation of implementation of Haryana Right to Service Act 2014” conducted by Chandigarh-based Institute for Development and Communication (IDC).
• The IDC study shows that Haryana has emerged as a leading state by providing a robust grievances redressal forum. The effective implementation of the auto appeal mechanism by HRTSC and imposing a fine on the defaulting officer is ensuring hassle-free services to citizens.
• To ensure timely and transparent delivery of public services, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the AAS on September 1, 2021.
  • Before AAS was launched, there was a provision for the manual filing of appeals, in the event of a delay in service delivery. However, it was cumbersome, leading to citizens not coming ahead to file appeals.
• Now if a person’s work is not done on time and that work comes under the purview of the Right to Service Act, then under the AAS, the application goes to the appellate authority.
  • Even then if no work is done, then the application moves to the higher authority. Still, if work is not done at both these levels, then the application goes to the commission automatically.
• The key findings of the study pointed out that among the beneficiaries 73% received the service as requested and 46% of beneficiaries were satisfied with the overall application process.
• The findings also highlighted that the AAS has made the appeal system paperless and reduced legal burden and out-of-pocket costs earlier incurred by the citizens.

Haryana Right to Service Act, 2014

• It was enacted with the sole objective of providing an effective framework for time bound delivery of services being provided by various government departments under the State of Haryana in order to promote transparency and accountability.
• The act has empowered people to seek maximum advantage of services in a hassle free, transparent and time-bound manner through an effective service delivery mechanism.
• The services delivered within the prescribed time limits and without any hassle will enhance credibility of the government functioning. This will also fulfill the maximum expectations of the people with regard to rendering of services by the Government.

Visually Impaired Girl Honoured with 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar'

Why in News?

Garima, a visually impaired girl of Mahendergarh district was given the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' by President Droupadi Murmu in the social service category in New Delhi.

• She was honoured for her gallant initiative of "Sakshar Pathshala" in which over 1000 students were connected for education by her.

Key Points

• The award was presented to 19 youngsters from throughout the country. These children participate in the national Republic Day Parade on January 26^th.
• Garima through her "Sakshar Pathshala" encourages and inspires the slum people and children the importance of education in one's life and how it leads the path to progress.
  • Education is a fundamental right and a vital component of a child's life as it even allows them to contribute to the progress of the country.

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

• Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is given to children between the age of 5 to 18 years who have shown outstanding performance in categories such as bravery, culture, environment, art, science and technology, social service and sports.
  • Total 19 children were selected for the year 2024, out of which 4 were in the social service category.