Govt formulates scheme to promote E-governance in panchayats
New Delhi:Ministry of Panchayati Raj has formulated a new centrally sponsored scheme for e- governance in Panchayati Raj Institutions. The purpose is to equip Panchayats
with various ICT tools for Database and Planning, Online financial accounting
& reporting, Improved delivery of citizen-centric services, Scheme Implementation
& Monitoring and Dynamically maintaining Unique Codes for Individuals, assets
& utilities. Under this scheme, Village and Block Panchayats will be provided
computers and related hardware and software. It has been proposed that States/
UTs would implement the e-PRI projects on a service procurement model. The
States/UTs
will select the Service Centre Agencies (SCA) for procurement of specified services
through competitive bidding process. The SCA will be responsible for providing
required services which will include IT infrastructure setup, arrangement for
connectivity and consumables, etc. as per agreed Service Levels.
