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January 2021 Issue

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From the Desk of the
Principal Secretary

Department of Information Technology & Electronics
Government of West Bengal
Dear Reader,
Happy New Year 2021

We are living in a time where the whole world is watching Governments, industry leaders, healthcare professionals and scientists
collaborate for the best approach to safeguard the health of populations, to look after the vulnerable and to keep the global
economy stable during and after the COVID-19 situation. It is now obvious that a seismic change is being experienced by the
technology industry, the ramifications of which will be felt for years to come. This will alter the customer experience landscape
forever, and we must be both responsible and responsive in meeting this challenge.

In the current situation, electronic governance has become one of the major enablers for our progress. It is one of the most
important outcomes of the development of information technology which influences various approaches for administration and
transforms the relationship between government and citizens by increasing speed, precision, and accuracy of information
processing and offering 24/7 services. Let us all be united and resilient and make sure we utilize the power of technology to the
maximum and come out of this event stronger.

Keeping this vison in mind, The Department of IT & Electronics has conceptualized and established an electronic platform name
Karmo Bhumi for capturing the skills of the professionals of IT/ITeS and sectors, provide opportunities for pre-screening and
upskilling of Job Seekers through certification courses and facilitate them in connecting them with potential employers. Till now,
the portal has 44,000+ registrations boasting top-rated skills such as AI-ML, Block-chain, Cyber-Security etc. Employee profiles
are accessible to 375 registered Employers. The application portal was developed by the Society for Natural Language
Technology Research (SNLTR) under the aegis of the Department.

As a landmark achievement, the Cyber Security Centre of Excellence, GoWB has won the much acclaimed DSCI Excellence Award
for Raising Cyber Security Awareness in December 2020.

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The Dept. of IT&E has recently launched (31 December 2020) Statewide Broadband policy 2020 including guidelines on specific
emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Blockchain, Drone Tech etc. The policy will lead to
technological innovation, increased job creation, increased competitiveness and entrepreneurship development leading to ease
of living for the common citizens and reducing the urban rural digital divide.

With these steps, our Department remains focused on promoting IT initiatives, innovation and infrastructure of the State.
Various initiatives are being taken to establish West Bengal as a hub of new and emerging technologies. Our commitment is to
the people of Bengal and we will continue our effort to sustain the growth momentum of our State.

One again, I wish you sound health. Please stay safe.

Rajeev Kumar
Principal Secretary
Department of Information Technology & Electronics
Government of West Bengal

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