A Secure Cloud Platform for Business Document Management
The Government of India has launched Entity Locker, a secure cloud-based platform designed to simplify and enhance business document management. Developed by the National eGovernance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), this platform caters to a wide range of entities, including corporations, MSMEs, startups, trusts, and societies.
Entity Locker aligns with the vision outlined in the Union Budget 2024-25 to strengthen digital governance and improve the ease of doing business. It provides businesses with 10 GB of encrypted cloud storage, Aadhaar-authenticated access management, and legally valid digital signatures for document authentication.
Regulatory Integration: Connects with systems like the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for real-time access and verification of documents.
Streamlines operational workflows and reduces compliance complexities.
Integrates with regulatory systems for efficient compliance management.
Facilitates faster document access and verification, leading to improved operational efficiency.
Compliance Documentation: Simplifies compliance documentation for various regulatory frameworks.
Minimizes administrative burden and paperwork.
Streamlines workflows and improves operational efficiency.
Enables businesses to focus on core activities and explore new opportunities.
Entity Locker can be accessed via entity.digilocker.gov.in. The platform will be implemented in a phased manner, with integration planned for additional government agencies in the future.
Entity Locker exemplifies the government's commitment to fostering a digitally empowered business environment under the Digital India program. This platform is poised to play a significant role in simplifying business operations, enhancing compliance, and unlocking new opportunities for businesses in India.