The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and Info Tech Corporation of Goa Ltd. (ITG), a Government of Goa State Undertaking have entered into an Memorandum of Understanding, to implement eGovernance solutions for the Government of Goa here today. The MoU was signed by Shri. Ramakant Khalap, Hon'ble Minister for IT Govt. of Goa and Shri. R.K. Arora, Executive Director, C-DAC. Shri. S.R. Shet, Managing Director of ITG was also present on the occasion.

With a view to accelerate the growth of Information Technology (IT) industries and the eGovernance program of the Government of Goa, C-DAC's role will be to study and understand the existing level of computerization, define the framework, technology, architecture and standards for specific eGovernance projects, evolve and execute technology solutions and an information system planning framework for implementing the eGovernance program.

The ITG in its role will help the Government of Goa to achieve accelerated growth of IT and execution of the eGovernance program of the Government. The Government of Goa will utilize C-DAC's expertise and eGovernance software for the operation of and services provided by the departments. An eGovernance cell will also be set up in association with ITG.

"The Government of Goa has charted its policy for the promotion of Information Technology with a view to build an intelligent island state", remarked Shri. Khalap on the occasion. "This partnership is expected to create the right facilities to gear Goa up as the model eGoverned state, involving the participation of the people and enabling commerce, industry and the citizens to reap the benefits of eGovernance." added Shri. S.R. Shet. Shri. R.K. Arora, stated that "this MOU is designed to give a thrust to the implementation of this policy and C-DAC looks forward to sharing its long experience in building advanced IT solutions in various sectors of the economy including eGovernance".

C-DAC has taken major initiatives in the field of eGovernance and has successfully developed and implemented solutions for Decision Support System based on Data Warehousing for a multipurpose household data for Andhra Pradesh, Computerization and Networking of Public Works Department of Maharashtra, Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly Council, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, Octroi, Department of Registration and Stamps, Department of Archives, Election Commission of Maharashtra, Hospital Information System Computerization of Municipal Corporations in Karnataka and Laboratory Automation for Central Power Research Institute and Networking for a number of institutions to support data transfer.

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