Keeping in mind the interests of consumers and traders, it is taking many revolutionary steps. is one of these National Legal Metrology Portal (E-MAP Portal)which will ensure transparency, simplicity and accountability in business. The initiative aims to provide a seamless and digital experience to businesses and consumers by integrating state legal metrology departments and their portals.
What is eMap portal?
E-MAP Portal is a centralized digital platform, Central Consumer Affairs Department Has developed. The objective of this portal is to:
- Simplifying the license issuance and verification process
- Creation of a unified portal in place of multiple state portals
- Bringing transparency in enforcement and compliance management
This portal will eliminate the need for traders to register on different portals in different states. This will not only reduce paperwork but will also make doing business easier.
How will this portal work?
At present, state governments Registration of packaged goods, issuance of licenses and verification of weighing instruments. They use their respective portals for. However, due to lack of integrated system in these processes, traders face many challenges.
eMap portal will solve these problems in the following ways:
- Centralized Database: All business and consumer related information will be available at one place.
- Digital Enforcement: Investigation and solution of crimes can be done online.
- compliance management: It will be easier to follow business rules and laws.
- Online Services: License renewal, amendment, and verification of weights and measures instruments will now be in digital form.
boon for industries
eMap portal will bring a big change for traders and industries. Till now the registration and licensing process on different state portals took a lot of time and resources. Through this portal:
- The business process will be faster.
- The need for paperwork will reduce.
- Enforcement activities will be effective and prompt.
- This will help industries become globally competitive.
Extensive discussions took place in the meetings
The government has consulted many parties in developing this portal. Headed by the Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM and PHD Chamber Like meetings were held with major industry associations. Other than this, Representatives of NIC and State Legal Metrology Departments Also participated in this process.
In these meetings it was ensured that the portal was not only easy to use but also suited to business and consumer interests.
Special emphasis on transparency and accountability
The biggest advantage of eMap portal is that it Transparency in government processes Will bring. Merchants and consumers will get license status, enforcement activities and other information in real time. Additionally, access to the portal:
- stop corruption
- keep an eye on bad practices
- increasing government accountability Will be done in also.
Part of the government’s digital revolution
The eMap portal is an important part of the Digital India initiative of the Government of India. This step will not only strengthen consumer rights but also create a conducive environment for business.
Apart from this, this portal will become an example of digital reform in various sectors and will also inspire other government departments for digital transformation in their respective sectors.
future prospects
The eMap portal will mark a new beginning in the business world. From this:
- It will be easier to follow business rules.
- Coordination between states will improve.
- The processes will be faster with the use of digital technology.
- Foreign investment in business will get a boost.
The eMap portal is not only a revolutionary initiative for business, but is also a symbol of India’s digital and economic development. This step of the Consumer Affairs Department is in the interest of both business and consumers. With transparency and accountability, this portal will help in making India a preferred destination for business.
Currently, State Governments are using their own portals for registration of packaged goods, issuance of licenses and verification/stamping of weights and measures instruments. There are no online mechanisms for enforcement activities and resolution of crimes. Therefore, the Department of Consumer Affairs is integrating all the State portals as National Legal Metrology Portal ‘eMAP’ which will cover all the legal metrology functions including enforcement and will help in creating a unified data base.
Several meetings were held under the chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs for the development of the portal. A hybrid meeting was held with the Controllers of Legal Metrology and their representatives along with NIC on August 30, 2024 to discuss the initial framework. Another hybrid meeting chaired by the Secretary of the Department was held on November 28, 2024 and attended by the industry and industry associations like FICCI, CII, PHD, ASSOCHAM, representatives of State Legal Metrology Departments and the team of NIC. The meeting discussed refinement of the portal to better serve traders, manufacturers, packers, importers of packaged goods and manufacturers, dealers and repairers of weighing and measuring instruments. The suggestions received during these discussions are being reviewed and incorporated to make the portal efficient and user friendly.
The eMap portal simplifies critical processes such as license issuance, renewal and modification. It also facilitates verification and stamping of weighing and measuring instruments, registration certificates and appeals etc. It reduces the compliance burden and paperwork for traders and industries and ensures timely compliance with the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the rules made thereunder, thereby creating a transparent and conducive environment for doing business. The portal is expected to enhance efficiency and accountability as well as boost production capacity.
The eMap portal ensures consumers that the accuracy of trading instruments has been verified thereby enhancing confidence in transactions. It provides a transparent legal measurement system allowing easy access to certificates and increasing awareness of rights and responsibilities. The portal enables governments to take data-driven decisions, streamline enforcement activities and facilitate policy-making thereby ensuring a strong and efficient regulatory framework.
