DGR Portal Modernization — 2 Month Delivery

Hybrid Static + Next.js Architecture • Sub‑1s Load Target
Prepared for: Directorate General Resettlement
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Executive Summary
2‑month modernization for a fast, secure, SEO‑optimized portal

Rebuilding the DGR portal with a hybrid static and dynamic architecture ensures sub‑second load times for public pages and efficient CMS management. This plan transforms performance, scalability, and user engagement metrics.

Performance Metrics
Current vs Modernized
Page Load Time 42.98s (Current) 1.2s (Proposed) Data Transfer Size 26.5 MB (Current) 0.19 MB (Proposed)
Routing & Navigation Efficiency
Full Reload vs Next.js Routing
New Page Navigation ~2.8s (Current Full Reload) 0.08s (Proposed Next.js) UX Impact Janky / reload flicker Seamless SPA‑like transition
Technical Architecture Overview
Optimized for speed and scalability

Frontend

  • Static HTML for public pages served via CDN (Cloudflare Pages).
  • Responsive design supporting all devices.
  • SEO-optimized meta tags and pre-rendered routes.

Internal Portal

  • Next.js with API routes for admin and CMS operations.
  • Quill.js for rich text editing (Google Docs-like interface).

Infrastructure

  • Deployed via CI/CD pipeline to edge servers (Cloudflare / Vercel).
  • PostgreSQL database with caching layer for fast queries.
  • Firebase Cloud Messaging for job push notifications.
Timeline (2 Months)
Week-by-week
Weeks → Plan & Design Frontend Backend & CMS Testing & Launch