Functions

The current functions of the Information Technology & Communication Department are as under:

Policy matters relating to I.T., such as design review and monitoring of the I.T. Policy for the State and implementation of the relevant Provisions of the I.T. Act, 2000.
Promotion of knowledge based enterprises, e-commerce; I.T. enabled services and I.T. Education.
Development of Microelectronics, I.T. Standardization, Computer Software Exports etc.
Provision of infrastructures and training for e-governance such as connectivity across Departments, Information Kiosks to the people etc.
To liaise with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India and its various organizations.
Any other functions, which have a bearing on the newly used technologies in this area.

G2G (Government to Government)

To provide coordination in planning and implementation of I.T. Sector Projects involving more than one Department
To recommend suitable guidelines and instructions to various Departments for promotion of I.T. 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 Government Units through SeM.T..

G2B (Government to Business)

To act as a single window agency for clearance of I.T. projects in the State.
To promote knowledge based enterprises, e-commerce; I.T. enabled services and I.T. Education

G2C (Government to Citizens)

To promote I.T. 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 E-Governance Initiatives and Capacity building for citizens and various other stakeholders

G2E (Government to Employees)

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of employees through I.T. interventions