Technology

Punjab farmers pay their water bills digitally with E-Abiana in a historic first

On Wednesday, the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) announced that the E-Abiana bill printing has begun in Layyah, Punjab, finally replacing the decades-old traditionally manual billing process. The PITB, in a tweet, said, “The digitized bill ensures increased transparency & efficiency. Farmers will be able to pay Abiana via e-Pay Punjab, JazzCash, EasyPaisa, and Over the Counter (OTC) in banks.”

E-Abiana is the result of a collaboration between the Punjab irrigation department and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) for the automation and streamlining of the water revenue collection system. Initially introduced for the far-away areas of Kasur, Sheikhpura, Khanewal, and Layyah, as a pilot program, the e-pay solution is planned to be rolled out throughout the province.

The E-Abiana initiative’s objective is to ensure transparency and increase revenues by making it easier for the farmers to pay their water bills. Initiatives such as E-Abiana can go a long way towards eliminating the widespread corruption that has continued so far due to the conventional and rotten government structures. However, there is a need to implement similar solutions in other parts of the country to synchronize agricultural progress and overall development.

Read More: PITB & Punjab Irrigation Dept. unveil e-Abiana, a digital water tax payment solution.

Sponsored
Ahsan Zafeer

A digital marketing professional specializing in content-based functional areas - Ahsan Zafeer is driven by a never-ending passion for developing, nurturing, and strategizing key content aspects. He writes extensively on tech, digital marketing, SEO, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. He also serves as a digital marketing strategist and freelance consultant for globally oriented organizations. He tweets @AhsanZafeer

Leave a Comment
Share
Published by
Ahsan Zafeer
Tags: FinTechPITB

Recent Posts

Indian Army Granted Authority to Directly Takedown Social Media Content

The Indian Army has been granted direct authority to manage social media content concerning its…

6 hours ago

NUST Achieves Global Recognition with 43 Researchers Among World’s Top 2% Scientists

In an extraordinary accomplishment for Pakistani academia, 43 researchers from the National University of Sciences…

7 hours ago

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Govt Ready to Acquire PIA with Bid Exceeding Rs10bn

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially informed the federal government of its intention to…

8 hours ago

PTA Cautions Public on Illegal and Unlicensed Forex Trading Platforms

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern advisory, warning citizens against investing in…

8 hours ago

Record Emigration: Economic Instability Forces Pakistan’s Best and Brightest to Depart

Economic challenges are prompting skilled workers to leave Pakistan, resulting in a significant talent drain…

11 hours ago

Russia’s Fine on Google Exceeds World’s Economy

A Russian court has fined Google for blocking state-run media channels on YouTube, imposing a…

1 day ago