An online system for filing of annual performance appraisal report of IAS officers was today launched by the government. The Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window (SPARROW), developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC), will be applicable from current assessment year -- 2013-14. The online filing of Performance Appraisal Report (PAR) will bring more probity and transparency, avoid loss of such reports during transition, and ensure better monitoring and timely completion of performance appraisals, Minister of State for Personnel V Narayanasamy said while launching the system.

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