GOVERNMENT OFANDHRA PRADESH

ABSTRACT

Re-organization – Creation of a separate Department for information Technology and Communications – Orders – Issued.

 G.O.Ms.No.133,                                                      Dated: 10-04-2000.

 

Readthe following:-

G.O.Rt.No.2125,Fin. & Plg. (PW) Deptt., Dt.09-05-1997.

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ORDER

         In the G.O. read above, orders were issued creating an ex-cadre post ofSecretary to Government, Information Technology and Computers in the Planning Wing ofFinance and Planning Department. Secretary, Information Technology & Computers wasbeing assigned various responsibilities connected with telecommunications. While thesubject of telecommunications is a Central subject, the launch of a number of initiativesin the area of Information technology by the State, many of which are inherently linked toand dependent on the telecommunications network in the State has necessitated suchassignment of responsibility. Hence it is necessary for State Government to get activelyinvolved in planning, catalyzing and establishing comprehensive telecommunicationinfrastructure in the State. So to begin with, the post is renamed as Secretary toGovernment, Information Technology and Communications. Secondly under Business Rule 4, theGovernment hereby creates the Department of Information Technology and communications withimmediate effect, with Secretary to Government, Information Technology and Communicationsas the Head of the Department.

 2.                 The role and functions of the new Department are as indicated in the Annexure tothis order.

 3.         The newDepartment of Information and Technology and Communications is not a part of Single Unitunder the control of General Administration (SU) Department. It will consist of personswith expertise in Information Technology and Communications taken on contract basis. Itwill function as an officer-oriented department.

 

(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OFTHE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

V.ANANDARAU,

CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT.

 

To

The Finance & Planning (PW) Department

All Departments of Secretariat

All Heads of Departments

All District Collectors

Pay and Accounts Officer, Andhra Pradesh,Hyderabad

Accountant General, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad

 Copy to:

P.S. to Chief Secretary

P.S. to Secretary to C.M.

P.S. to Secretary, IT&C

 

//FORWARDED BY ORDER/

SECTION OFFICER

 

 

ANNEXURE

 ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS:-

 

1. Formulation of policies on all aspectsconnected to the development and use of Information Technology in the State, including thefollowing:-

                        ·        Visionfor the Information Technology Development

·        Policyfor computerization of Departments

·        Locallanguage initiative

·        InformationTechnology Security Policy

·        Creationof suitable organizational structures for policy formulation and implementation

·        Policyfor financing Information Technology Projects

 

2. Electronic Governance Initiative:-

 

·        Overseeingmajor projects like APSWAN, APSCAN, MPHS, CARD, Video Conferencing

·                   Implementation of SKIMS (Secretariat Knowledge and Information

      Management System)

·                   Implementation of Citizen-service projects like TWINS

·                   Build a cadre of Chief Information Officers in the Departments

·                   Promote IT-enabled education

·                   Computerization of Collectorates

·                   Integration of Computers of various Departments

·                   Forge standards in the design and implementation of all Information

     Technology projects inGovernment.

 

3. Investment promotion:-

 

·        Promotionof Information Technology industry in Andhra Pradesh

·                   Promote formation of venture capital

·                   Catalyze industry-academicia collaboration

·                   Promote new technologies that improve quality of life

·                   Information Technology enabled services

 

4. Establishment of Information Technologyinfrastructure:-

 

·        Promoteworld class Information Technology infrastructure like the Hi-tec city

·                   Facilitate the Establishment of broadband digital connectivity upto the

      village level

·                   Use convergence of technologies

·                   Coordinate with DOT for improvement of telecom infrastructure in the

      State.

 

5. Promote high quality computer education.