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H.D. Kote on e-governance map soon

MYSORE: Heggada Devana Kote taluk of Mysore district, one of the most backward taluks in the State, will soon be on the e-governance map with the computerisation of 32 gram panchayats (GPs) of the taluk almost complete. The initiative has been taken up under the World Bank-funded project “Gram Swaraj”. Of the 32 GPs, 29 have Internet connectivity and the rest are expected to get it soon.

“Panchatantra”, a new software developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to enable “e-friendly” panchayats, will soon be introduced in all 32 GPs.

H.D. Kote Taluk Panchayat executive secretary Prabhuswamy said that H.D. Kote taluk is one of the few taluks in the State where software was being introduced to realise the concept of e-governance.

The software, which has double entry facility, was introduced on a pilot basis in Hampapura and Chikdonahalli GPs. “Since some changes were required, the software is being modified. Once the changes are effected the software will be introduced in the two GPs and subsequently in the other GPs,” Mr. Prabhuswamy said.

He said that computer operators had been appointed in all 32 GPs and training was being imparted to them in a phased manner. “Once the nitty-gritty of the operations is understood, the e-governance concept will come into force,” he said.

Once the system is in place, it will ensure transparency in administration, enhancement of civic services and access to records such as birth certificates and tax collection.

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