Content Management Framework

What Content Management Framework is

Content Management Framework (CMF) is a free, open-source web framework for Central Government Ministry and Department websites. It aims to make their presentation and content delivery more consistent, and supports moving from static websites to dynamic portals. Sites can use configurable themes and shared headers and footers, with room for ministry-specific customizations. An in-built search helps visitors find content, while a dashboard provides website usage statistics. The framework is described as compliant with mandatory GIGW compliance matrix guidelines and includes rules and checks intended to help migrated content meet web content accessibility guidelines. CMF sites are accessible on smartphones, tablets, and desktop PCs, and the framework is available in Hindi and English. Government Departments and citizens are identified as beneficiary groups. The project is planned for rollout across websites of 100 Central Government Ministries and Departments; its site reports 50 STQC-certified websites and 61 websites made live. The National Informatics Centre is credited with designing, developing, and hosting CMF.

Who it suits

CMF is intended for Central Government Ministries and Departments seeking a shared framework for their websites, as well as citizens who use those sites. Its search, mobile access, and Hindi and English availability are relevant to site visitors.

Getting started

1. Visit the CMF website.
2. Review the framework’s shared headers, footers, and configurable themes.
3. Plan a migration from a static website to a dynamic portal, if applicable.
4. Customize design components for the Ministry or Department.
5. Use the integrated search and dashboard for the resulting website.

Verdict

CMF brings common presentation, search, and usage statistics to government websites while allowing department-level customization. It is specifically aimed at Central Government sites, rather than a general-purpose framework for any website.