| 14.
Sub Division and Block level horizontal
integration of departments: |
There are 70 sub-divisions and 136 blocks in the state. All
the sub-divisions and block offices are going to be provided
with computers under the project of e-mail connectivity. Computerized
systems are available at the sub-registrar offices and likely
to be available at treasuries also. It is envisaged that major
IT projects would be taken up in at least 10 to 15 departments
over the next 2 to 3 years, out of which around some will
extend to block level administrative units as well. Examples
are police, agriculture, education, health, panchayati raj,
engineering, welfare, cooperation, veterinary and self-help
groups etc.
| 15.
It is necessary to network these institutions horizontally
so that we derive optimum synergy from the efforts of
various departments. By integrating thus, we add to the
citizens convenience as he need not go to several government
institutions but can get things done at a single location.
Such a step would also add to the efficiency and effectiveness
of administration by eliminating duplication of work in
several departments. It is proposed to undertake a pilot
project at one representative block initially to gauge
the technicalities and complexities involved in this proposal.
The pilot project, once perfected, can then be extended
to all other sub divisions and blocks in a phased manner. |
| 16.
Internet & e-mail policy: |
Government
of Punjab will progressively make available the Internet connectivity
in all Government offices.
16.1.
E-mail has caught the imagination of one and all and going
to be the most effective way of communication from end to
end. Realizing the importance of E-mail communication, Government
of Punjab has decided to extend this facility to all its employees
in Secretariat.
16.2.
The Government plans to move to the e-mail and other electronic
modes of communications within next 5 years. In the first
year 30% communications would be moved to the e-mail.
16.3.
A unified and standardized system on e-mail naming conventions
& standards has been worked out for the convenience &
ease of use.
16.4.
The entire secretariat workplace comprising of more than 500
nodes is being brought on to a LAN. Internet facility will
be provided to all the users.
16.5.
Simultaneously internet facility through dial up is in the
process of being extended to all the Heads of Department at
Chandigarh. The e-mail facility is also being extended to
HoDs through dial up to start with.
16.6.
Similarly all the DCs, Heads of different offices in district
level will also have internet facility through an IT backbone.
This facility will also be available to all the Offices at
District level very soon through IT backbone.
16.7.
To start with all important offices would be allowed Internet
& e-mail connectivity through dialup connections on the
existing telephone lines.
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