The Higher Education Regulatory Authority Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (HERA), has taken a significant step toward digital transformation with the formal presentation and e-launch of the Online Feasibility and Application Processing System.
The Minister for Higher Education, Archives and Libraries Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Meena Khan Afridi formally launched the system electronically, developed by HERA IT team. The event took place at the Committee Room of the Higher Education Department on Tuesday.
The presentation was given by Secretary Higher Education, Manzoor Afridi, to the Minister, Meena Khan Afridi. Senior officials from the department and representatives from HERA were also in attendance.
Minister Meena Khan Afridi commended the HERA team for developing the online system in a short timeframe and praised the initiative for its potential to bring transparency, accessibility, and efficiency to higher education governance. He remarked that the digitization of application and feasibility processing is a landmark achievement, particularly for institutions in remote and underserved regions of the province.
Previously, all application and feasibility documents were submitted manually at HERA’s head office, which posed challenges for institutions located far from Peshawar. With the introduction of the new system, educational institutions can now submit payment vouchers, registration data, and feasibility documents online from their own locations. The entire process is managed through a centralized Management Information System (MIS), making the experience more efficient and user-friendly.
The online platform includes modules for data management, feasibility submission, institutional information, and bank transaction verification. The system, developed entirely by HERA’s in-house IT team, is a testament to the department’s commitment to innovation and responsive governance.
Secretary Manzoor Afridi, while presenting the system, highlighted that this transition to digital processes is aligned with the department’s broader vision of reform, transparency, and improved service delivery in higher education across the province.
The ceremony concluded with a live demonstration of the system’s user interface, showcasing its intuitive design and operational capabilities. Stakeholders expressed optimism about the positive impact this development will have on regulatory processes and institutional convenience.
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