Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi, inaugurated a web portal named C-CARES developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) for the Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO). This digital initiative, launched on January 31, 2024, signifies a significant step in CMPFO’s journey towards digitization.
Background of CMPFO
- CMPFO is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Coal, established in 1948.
- It administers Provident Fund and Pension schemes, providing social security to workers in the coal sector.
- Currently serving around 3.3 lakh Provident Fund subscribers and 6.1 lakh pensioners in the coal sector.
Purpose of C-CARES
The web portal C-CARES is aimed at addressing the longstanding issue of digitizing CMPFO’s records and work processes.
Features and Benefits
- Online Processing: The portal enables the online processing and settlement of Provident Fund and pension claims.
- Facilitates Faster Processing: Promotes quicker processing of claims.
- Transparency: Enhances transparency in operations.
- Record Management: Facilitates better record management and monitoring.
- Confidence Building: Instills confidence in subscribers and pensioners.
Project Details
- The project was awarded to C-DAC in March 2023.
- Comprehensive solution framework addressing operational and software issues.
- Subscribers and coal companies can log in to perform various functions tailored to their needs.
Functions of C-CARES Portal
- Subscribers’ Access:
- View individual details and subscription status.
- Coal Companies’ Access:
- Submit contribution details, subscribers’ particulars, and claims for online settlement and payment.
- Benefits:
- Paperless working, timely and accurate settlement of claims, reduced processing time, and grievance redressal.
Alignment with Digital India Vision
- The digital transformation aligns with the vision of a Digital India championed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
- Symbolizes the commitment of CMPFO and the Ministry of Coal to embrace digital transformation for the benefit of stakeholders.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
- When was the C-CARES portal launched?
- A. January 31, 2023
- B. January 31, 2024
- C. February 1, 2024
- D. March 31, 2023
- What is the main purpose of the C-CARES portal?
- A. Addressing coal pollution
- B. Enhancing transparency in CMPFO operations
- C. Providing digital entertainment
- D. Promoting coal exports
- Who developed the C-CARES portal for CMPFO?
- A. Ministry of Coal
- B. Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization
- C. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
- D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- How does the C-CARES portal contribute to record management?
- A. Manual filing of records
- B. Enhancing transparency
- C. Facilitating better monitoring
- D. Allowing paper submissions