TN frames e-security policy

The state government is framing an e-security policy to give broad guidance and specific measures for information security across all the government departments. The policy will be released in 2009-2010, according to an IT department release on Monday.

The government is also planning to bring out a policy in 2009-10 on e-waste and its management. The policy will work towards minimising e-waste generation, utilise generated e-waste for beneficial purposes through reuse and recycling and ensure environmentally-sound disposal of residual waste.

The release further said that the IT department will work with mobile service providers, government departments, financial institutions and others concerned to deliver citizen services. “Mobile governance will become an important mode of service delivery, offering online services to citizens and to businesses,” it said.

The state portal will soon become a common interface for availing government services by citizens and business community. The total cost of this project is Rs 16.13 crore and will be carried out with financial assistance from the Union government, the release added.

A Tamil Nadu e-governance agency is also proposed whereby all the basic information and documentation on IT applications in the state will be stored and can be retrieved easily whenever required. This will also ensure that adequate records on all IT applications are permanently available.

A help desk for IT firms, which are seeking information on land availability, talent availability, rent information and others, is also planned. The help desk will be set up in ELCOT in order to assist IT companies and will provide guidance and advice for anyone who intend to commence IT or related business in any part of the state, the release stated.