Itanagar
Union Minister for Electronics, Information Technology and Law & Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad assured support to improve a robust digital connectivity in the state and said, “In the land of the rising sun, digital darkness has no place.”
The Union Minister was speaking at a ceremony here after laying the foundation of a Software Technology Park of India at Itanagar and inaugurating the NIELET extension center at Tezu.
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) across over the country are synonymous with excellent Infrastructure and Statutory support aimed at furthering growth of Information Technology in the country.
STPIs maintain internal engineering resources to provide consulting, training and implementation services. Services cover Network Design, System Integration, Installation, Operations and maintenance of application networks and facilities in varied areas. Process development is based on the Quality Management System. STPI centres also adhere to ISO 9001 certification.
NIELIT (erstwhile DOEACC Society) is an Autonomous Scientific Society under the administrative control of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology was set up to carry out Human Resource Development and related activities in the area of Information, Electronics & Communications Technology (IECT). NIELIT is engaged both in Formal & Non-Formal Education in the area of IECT besides development of industry oriented quality education and training programmes in the state-of-the-art areas. NIELIT has endeavoured to establish standards to be the country’s premier institution for Examination and Certification in the field of IECT. It is also one of the National Examination Body, which accredits institutes/organizations for conducting courses in IT in the non-formal sector.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, also spoke on the occasion. While Khandu sought constant support from the Center in realization of the Digital Arunachal Mission, Mein drew attention of the Union Minister towards connectivity issues and its impact on successful implementation of GST regime in the state. Also present were Cabinet Minister Dr Mahesh Chai and capital legislator Techi Kaso and Ziro legislator Tage Taki.
Prasad later interacted with state government officials at the Chief Minister’s Office.
The Union Minister is being accompanied by Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Joint Secretary Rajiv Kumar, Dr Omkar Rai, DG STPI and top officials of NIELIT and NIC.
