Allocation for Information Technology Department proposed at Rs 1,680 crore

Government’s forward looking policy is driving the growth of Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Services. It has been proposed to enhance the allocation to the Department of Information Technology from Rs. 1,500 crore in 2007-08 to Rs. 1,680 crore in 2008-09.

A scheme for establishing 100,000 broadband internet-enabled Common Service Centres in rural areas and a scheme for establishing State Wide Area Networks (SWAN) with Central assistance are under implementation. A new scheme for State Data Centres has also been approved. It has been proposed to provide Rs. 75 crore for the common service centres, Rs. 450 crore for SWAN and Rs. 275 crore for the State Data Centres.

Source : Press Information Bureau

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