Pioneer News Service
Ranchi
The State government on Friday launched Vidhi Portal 2.0, a major digital initiative aimed at transforming the management of government litigation through an integrated, technology-driven platform. The portal was inaugurated by Advocate General Rohitashwa Roy at a function held in the conference hall of the Jharkhand High Court.
The launch event was attended by IT Secretary Pooja Singhal, Law Secretary Neeraj Kumar Srivastava, Senior Additional Advocate General Achyut Keshav, and senior officials from various state departments.
Developed under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Vidhi Portal 2.0 is being seen as a significant milestone in Jharkhand’s digital governance initiatives. The upgraded platform is designed to enhance transparency, efficiency and accountability in the handling of government court cases by leveraging advanced digital technologies.
The portal provides a unified platform connecting government departments, the Law Department, the Office of the Advocate General and government counsel. It features real-time case monitoring, automated alerts, intelligent workflow management and advanced analytics to facilitate timely decision-making and strengthen the state’s legal representation before courts.
More than 20 new features have been incorporated into the upgraded version, including integration with the e-Courts system, smart cause lists, daily and weekly case digests, an executive dashboard, centralised notice management and a dedicated mobile application. The government also plans to introduce artificial intelligence-based legal analytics in future versions to further improve case management.
Speaking on the occasion, Advocate General Rohitashwa Roy said the portal would play a crucial role in ensuring better management of government litigation and more effective representation before courts. IT Secretary Pooja Singhal described the initiative as a significant step towards building a transparent and technology-enabled governance framework in the state.
To ensure smooth implementation, the government will conduct phased training programmes for departmental officials and other users, enabling them to effectively utilise the portal’s full range of features.
