IT
Scan
December
14, 2002
Microsoft, Uttaranchal signs MoU for e-governance
INDIA -- Microsoft India has signed a MoU with the
government of Uttaranchal, aimed towards jointly developing
and deploying an array of technology solutions for
e-governance in the state. As per the MoU, the department
of information technology (DOIT) will attain the status
of a strategic Microsoft technology partner for Uttaranchal
government, consulting, developing and executing systems.
DOIT will identify and appoint a core team to develop
applications using Microsoft.NET framework and other
development tools based on Microsoft Technologies.
The
MoU entails the setting up of two centres of excellence
for e-governance in Uttaranchal jointly by Microsoft
and DOIT. These centres will facilitate the state
government and university to conduct technical training
sessions for the government personnel. The MoU will
also focus on launching a hindi lab in Dehradun to
promote the use of Hindi in government workflow applications.
Microsoft will assist in development and transfer
of skills for project Aarohi of Uttaranchal government
that is aimed towards providing IT education and training
to government employees, teachers, students and other
technical departments. It will also provide its consulting
resources to Uttaranchal government for development
and implementation of project Haridwar that will offer
services for pilgrims visiting Haridwar on different
occasions.
Contact:
Microsoft India
Tel: 91-11-6294600
Email: poonamk@microsoft.com
