The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has laid out its plans to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) system in its MCA 21 portal.
a. MCA 20
b. MCA 21
c. MCA 22
d. MCA 23
- It will be introduced when the Ministry will roll out the Version 3 of the MCA 21.
Details:
- In early 2019, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs sought applications from various service providers so as to develop as well as operate upgraded version of MCA 21 system.
- The objective is to make compliance process easier and to ensure that routine enforcement activities are done regularly on autopilot basis.
- The main focus of the Ministry in introducing AI system is to rationalise all forms filled and to follow principle of a single source of truth.
- This means that one would not be required to fill in the known details again, as it will get filled automatically.
- The MCA also seeks to interlink databases so that routine enforcements are done 24×7 on autopilot basis.
About MCA 21:
- The MCA 21 is one of 31 Mission Mode Projects (MMP) of National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) of Government of India.
- This is the first Mission Mode Project to be launched under NeGP and is an e-governance initiative from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to meet stakeholder needs in the 21st century.
Background of MCA 21:
- The MCA 21 system was first started in 2006.
- The first phase (Phase I: from 2006- December 2012) of e-governance initiative of ministry was implemented by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the ongoing second phase (Phase II: from January 2013-July 2021) is being implemented by Infosys.
Significance of MCA 21:
- The portal is electronic backbone of MCA for distribution of information to all its concerned stakeholders, including the investors, regulators and corporates.
- It protects investors and also offers many important services to stakeholders.
Functions of MCA 21:
- It regulates corporate affairs in India through Companies Act, 1956, 2013 and other allied Acts, Rules and Bills.
- It also allows electronic filings of various documents under Companies Act, 2013.
- It has also fully automated all processes related to compliance and enforcement monitoring under the Act.
- The portal act as a gateway to all guidance, services, and other corporate affairs related information.
Question:
Q. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has laid out its plans to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) system in which of its portal?a. MCA 20
b. MCA 21
c. MCA 22
d. MCA 23
