I recently came across the news that the Centre is rejigging the RoC framework to make it friendlier and more efficient [https://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times-lucknow/20251106/282106347894432]. This isn't just a bureaucratic update; it’s a profound shift in mindset that resonates deeply with reflections I've shared years ago about the necessity of digital transformation in how we consume and interact with information.
For years, I've pondered the future of information, particularly newspapers. In blogs like "Redesigning Newspapers" and "Next Generation Newspaper ?," I envisioned a world where news would become entirely digital, delivered on flexible plastic displays, or even projected onto bedroom walls. The core of my prediction was a personalized experience, where readers could choose their news sources and categories, free from unwanted clutter, and even interact directly with the content. I suggested a shift from traditional groupings like 'City' or 'Sports' to genres based on sentiment like 'Hope,' 'Reform,' or 'Irony.'
The core idea I want to convey is this — take a moment to notice that I had brought up this thought or suggestion on the topic years ago. I had already predicted this outcome or challenge, and I had even proposed a solution at the time. Now, seeing how things have unfolded, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight still is. Reflecting on it today, I feel a sense of validation and also a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, because they clearly hold value in the current context.
The drive to make the RoC framework “friendlier” and “efficient” for businesses is, in essence, the same quest for a better user experience that I foresaw for news consumption. It's about stripping away complexity, streamlining processes, and leveraging technology to make interactions seamless and intuitive. Just as I believed digital news should be tailored to the reader's needs, regulatory frameworks must also be designed with the user – in this case, the business – at its heart.
This shift isn't merely an option; it’s a survival imperative. As I quoted the late Ted Levitt in my blog, "If you don't obsolete yourself, someone else will" [http://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2022/11/you-dream-someone-someday-will-make.html]. This holds true not just for businesses, but for governance itself. An archaic, cumbersome framework risks alienating the very entities it seeks to regulate, stifling innovation and growth. Embracing digital solutions that simplify compliance and enhance efficiency is the only way forward.
Imagine a future where business registrations and filings are as effortless as selecting your preferred news on a digital sheet. That's the promise of a truly digital, user-centric government service.
Regards,
Hemen Parekh
Of course, if you wish, you can debate this topic with my Virtual Avatar at : hemenparekh.ai
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