Bhubaneswar: As part of the 5T initiative, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Wednesday launched the Multi-Protocol Label Switching Virtual Private Networking (RD-MPLS VPN) System for Rural Development (RD) department on virtual mode.
Speaking on the occasion, Naveen said that this networking system will provide internal connectivity to the offices of the department at the local level, where internet connectivity is inadequate.
The RD department, which has the mandate for rural infrastructure development, is connecting its 247 offices through its own networking system called RD MPLS Network.
All the offices starting from Lok Seva Bhawan to sub-divisions will be connected under a single network with an uninterrupted internet facility, he said.
The Chief Minister expressed happiness over the department’s efforts to strengthen the 5T initiative to bring in transformative changes by introducing technology-intensive applications.
He said that the RD department is already implementing web-based applications for an array of services including tendering, maintenance management, works and accounts management, financial management, grievance redressal and several other services.
He said the new system would avoid human interface and thus bring in more efficiency and transparency in the management of the entire work cycle.
Patnaik hoped that the department will work more dedicatedly and efficiently with the application of these technologies to serve the people better.
He advised the department to ensure that the 5T principle of “time” is given priority and all the projects are closely monitored and completed within timelines with a sense of urgency.
The department has developed infrastructure facilities with over 1 lakh km of rural roads, facilities on 60 lakh square metres of area, 1,400 completed bridges and 600 bridges under construction. The system will help closely monitor the progress and maintenance of these infrastructure projects.
Rural Development Minister Susanta Singh said that the department is committed to improving the rural infrastructure following the vision of the Chief Minister. The new networking system will further the mandate of 5T initiative, he added. Secretary to Chief Minister (5T) VK Pandian moderated the programme.