Himachal Pradesh : Himachal CM Reviews New APAR Software to Ensure Transparent, Digital Performance Appraisal

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday reviewed the progress of the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) software being developed by the Department of Digital Technologies and Governance, directing officials to ensure its timely completion. The initiative aims to introduce a transparent, efficient and fully digital system for evaluating the performance of government employees.

During the review meeting, the Chief Minister was informed that the APAR portal would facilitate end-to-end online processing of annual appraisals and work plans through a streamlined digital workflow. The system has been designed to enhance objectivity, accountability and ease of monitoring in the appraisal process, while significantly reducing delays and manual intervention.

Officials explained that APARs would be initiated on the basis of clearly defined annual work plans and targets—both qualitative and quantitative—prepared by the designated reporting authorities. The portal would also allow annual revisions of targets for individual officers or entire cadres, in line with changing administrative priorities and evolving governance needs.

The Chief Minister said a standardised APAR format would be implemented across all cadres of Group A, B, C and D employees to ensure uniformity and fairness in performance assessment. He added that the portal would enable the online identification and approval of reporting, reviewing and accepting officers at the time of APAR initiation.

It was further shared that the system would allow multiple APARs to be initiated within a single financial year, provided each appraisal covers a minimum tenure of three months. This feature would ensure more accurate performance evaluation in cases of transfers or changes in assignments.

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