Land Ministry won the “United Nations Public Service Award-2020” in recognition of introduction of e-mutation process in country’s land services.
Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Jabed on Wednesday revealed it at a virtual press conference here.
Jabed described the award as a remarkable achievement for the country and its people under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
“Digitization services in land have been possible due to the overall development of digital infrastructures in the country by the present government,” said the minister conferring all credit to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy for this achievement.
The UN award has been given in the category of “Development of Transparent and Accountable Government Institutions” for the implementation of e-mutation in land service across the country.
The minister said e-mutation piloting started in 2016 as a continuation of the Digital Bangladesh master plan adopted in 2009.
Apart from three hill districts, implementation of cent percent e-mutation has been started simultaneously all over the country from July 1, 2019, he said.
“Now, our responsibility has increased after receiving the UN award and we have to take all possible measures to maintain this recognition,” the minister added.
State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak was present at the online press conference as the special guest.
Speaking on the occasion, he said “Digital Bangladesh” is basically a “story of change”. “We are working to reach services including education, health and other key sectors at the doorstep of people ,” he added.
