3i Infotech helps Goa Government to launch GoaOnline portal

3i Infotech Ltd is working with the Government of Goa to implement the state’s Integrated Information Infrastructure (I-3) Project. The Government of Goa also announced on August 21, 2007, the launch of GoaOnline portal which will enable citizens to access services through the internet. A unique initiative, the project also involves the setting up of 208 Citizen Service Centres (CSCs) and a State Data Centre.

As part of the project, the Company will build and operate the project under the State Government's guidance as a public-private partnership (PPP) project for a period of five years. The project is a pioneering effort by the Government of Goa as for the first time, the citizens of the state will have access to a comprehensive integrated system allowing them to avail of G2C services through both CSCs as well as a web interface. Additionally, the project will also have the capabilities to provide various B2C and B2B services.

Commenting on the project, Mr. Anirudh Prabhakaran, Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, 3i Infotech, said, "The I-3 project is extremely unique in its vision and aims to provide a wide range of services to the citizens of Goa. I believe that the various conveniences being made available will garner great appreciation from the people of Goa for its government. We congratulate the Government of Goa on visualizing such a project and are honoured to be their technology partner in taking this vision to fruition."

A wide range of G2C services will be made available through the CSCs and the GoaOnline portal and will encompass various government departments such as Goa Tourism Development Corporation, Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment, Municipal Administration Department, Panchayats, Public Works Department, Settlement & Land Records, Transport Department, Commercial Taxes Department and the Electricity Department.

Source : Equity Bulls

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