ASHOK MEENA, Principal Secretary to Government of Odisha, Electronics & Information Technology Department, provides information on various IT projects undergoing in the state
The emergence of information and communication technology (ICT) has provided means for faster and better communication, retrieval of data and utilisation of information for users. E-governance assumes greater importance in the context of management of today’s governmental structures to achieve rapid economic growth and improved quality of life. The technology and methods used in /e-governance projects provide a roadmap for efficient delivery of government services to citizens, through internet at the doorstep.
Odisha is experiencing steady economic growth. The implications of e-governance make massive changes for the government to provide e-service on a citizen-friendly platform. Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, leads the Government of India’s Smart Cities list and an estimated amount of Ì€ 10,000 crore will be invested over five years. Bhubaneswar was also recognised as the second runner-up at World Smart City Awards 2016, held in Barcelona, Spain.
Overview of IT and electronics
The vision of the Electronics and IT department is to use IT and electronics to transform Odisha into an innovation and knowledge-based society, focusing on inclusive growth through citizen-centric, participatory governance. The Government of Odisha has been following a methodical approach by preparing overarching policies like ICT policy, e-governance roadmap, promotional strategy, IT procurement procedure, ESDM policy and guidelines. The state government is also working to create an ICT-enabled environment to enable citizen-centric service delivery as well as to boost productivity and efficiency.
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