A training session on E Filing and Office Automation System (EFOAS) was held at Project Implementation Unit established for Improving Workforce Readiness in Punjab Project, under ICI&SD. The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) facilitated the first training session for PIU officers. Its purpose is to promote transparent public service delivery through e governance enabling timely and effective management of daily official tasks in a paperless office environment within the public sector.

As routine practice, paper based file for notes, approvals or proposals are maintained in government departments. Accessibility of documents in easiest way ought to be top priority in government setups to facilitate the general public as well as efficient working considers vital for government processes and to preserve data. Government of Punjab has developed the e-Filing and Office Automation System to enable timely and effective management of official daily tasks and proceeds towards a paperless office environment in the public sector.