STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI: The NIC (National Informatics Centre) Assam State Centre has developed software called ‘e-Pass for Essential Service’ for issuing passes for Essential Services during the lockdown period. The software that has been hosted in the Cloud environment is a generic one and can be implemented by any district/sub-division. Accordingly, the Kamrup Metro District Administration has implemented the same with the support of the NIC Kamrup Metro District Unit. The software has features of applying for vehicle pass from anywhere, approving by the designated authority authorized by the Deputy Commissioner, giving SMS alerts to the applicant, downloading of the pass by the applicant, signing, etc.