Functions
Functions & Services Provided by Department of the Information Technology
The current functions of the Information Technology Department are as under:
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Policy matters relating to IT, such as design review and monitoring of the IT Policy for the State and implementation of the relevant Provisions of the IT Act, 2000.
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Promotion of knowledge based enterprises, e-commerce; IT enabled services and IT Education.
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Development of Microelectronics, IT Standardization, Computer Software Exports etc.
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Provision of infrastructures and training for e-governance such as connectivity across Departments, Information Kiosks to the people etc.
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To liaise with the Ministry of Information Technology, Govt. of India and its various organizations.
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Any other functions, which have a bearing on the newly used technologies in this area.
Services Provided by IT Department:
G2G (Government to Government)
- To provide coordination in planning and implementation of IT Sector Projects involving more than one Department
- To recommend suitable guidelines and instructions to various Departments for promotion of IT in the State.
- To recommend guidelines on purchases of software and hardware as well as after sale services and maintenance and specification of ergonomic furniture.
- To function as a high level/empowered Committee for clearance of Centrally Sponsored Schemes/Projects.
- To increase efficiency and effectiveness of Government through e-Governance initiatives
- Overall guidance and consistency in plan, policy and project implementation accross State Govt. Units through SeMT.
G2B (Government to Business)
- To act as a single window agency for clearance of IT projects in the State.
- To promote knowledge based enterprises, e-commerce; IT enabled services and IT Education
G2C (Government to Citizens)
- To promote IT education and training
- To make Government services more accessible to common citizens and increase effectiveness and reduce turnaround times through various e-Governance initiatives
- Sensitization of EGovernance Initiatives and Capacity building for citizens and various other stakeholders
G2E (Government to Employees)
- To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of employees through IT interventions
