Madhya Pradesh: Outdated Police Software Out, New E-HRMS To Support 1 Lakh Personnel

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The eight-year-old Personal Information System (PIS) used by the Madhya Pradesh police has stopped functioning, prompting the department to develop a new digital solution that will support over 1 lakh police personnel across the state.

Launched in 2015, PIS stored comprehensive data of police staff and was widely used for administrative tasks via a web portal. Designed for a five-year lifespan, the software was due for an upgrade in 2020 but continued to be used despite its outdated technology. Now, the department has begun work on a new system.

SDG Adarsh Katiyar told Free Press that the new platform, E-HRMS, is being developed by the state-run State Electronics Development Corporation (SEDC). “The old PIS had become obsolete, so it was decided to build a new software,” he said.

IG Ruchi Vardhan Mishra said the development began in June and the new software is scheduled for full rollout by January 2026. She said that E-HRMS will enhance not just administrative efficiency but also serve over 1 lakh police personnel, responsible for safety of more than 8 crore citizens in Madhya Pradesh.

“Their annual confidential reports will be online. They can view their rewards, punishments and personal records with a single click. Leave applications and approvals will also be processed online,” she said.

She pointed out that the new system will significantly streamline internal processes. “Earlier, if someone applied for leave or deputation, the request had to go through the unit head to PHQ, then to the concerned clerk to prepare a file—taking a long time. Now, all that will be handled instantly online.”