Note4Students

From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :

Prelims level : E-Foreigners Tribunal

Mains level : Citizenship issue in Assam

• The Centre has approved setting up of e-Foreigner Tribunal (e-FT) in Assam.

E-FT System

• Aim: To maintain a statewide bio-metric and biographic data and to capture the illegal migrants’ data to computerize data flow for all the stakeholders.
• The proposed integrated e-FT IT system will be implemented across Assam for effective monitoring and resolution of cases registered with Foreigner Tribunal.
• The main objective of the project is to maintain a statewide bio-metric and biographic data, to capture the illegal migrants’ data to computerize data flow for all the stakeholders.
• It will also help in the legalization of eligible beneficiaries for welfare schemes.
• The new IT system will not only strengthen the Judiciary in the disposal of cases but also help Police organization in faster detection, prosecution and detention.
• This will enhance the transparency of case disposal process.  It will also help in legalization of eligible beneficiaries for welfare schemes.