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Particulars of Information under Section 4-1 (b)  of RTI Act, 2005 in respect of Odisha Computer Application Centre, Technical Directorate of Electronics & Information Technology Department, Govt. of Odisha

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4 (1) (b) (i)   The Particulars of its Organization, Functions and Duties

1.    Objective/ purpose of the public authority                        
Odisha Computer Application Centre, the Designated Technical Directorate of Information Technology Department, Government of Odisha, has evolved through years as a center of excellence in Training, IT solutions and e-Governance. It has contributed significantly to the steady growth of IT in the state. The Policy will provide:                        
i)    Inexpensive access to Information                         
ii)    Transparency in governance practice                         
iii)    Door step delivery of host of services                         
iv)    Increased employment                         
v)    High export turnover and economic growth

2.    Mission / Vision Statement of the public authority                         
Government will help IT reach the common citizen so as to narrow down the Digital Divide. Widespread applications of IT would establish a system where the citizens will receive good governance ensuring speed of decisions from a transparent Government through an effective e-Governance System.

3.    Brief history of the public authority and context of its formation                        
Odisha Computer Application Centre(OCAC) was registered under Society Registration Act 1860 on dated 21-03-1985 re-designated as Technical Directorate of Electronics & Information Technology Department, Government of Odisha.

4.    Duties of the public authority                         
i)    To formulate and recommend a computer policy for the State Government.

ii)    Disseminate knowledge on all aspects of information processing systems and allied subjects and to foster the development of this specialized branch of technology.

iii)    To create computer awareness in the Government Departments and Public Undertakings and to train personnel at all levels.

iv)    To prepare board based training programmes in computer uses for personnel of the various departments of the Government and of the Public Undertakings.

v)    To draw up a programme for manpower development in the field of information processing.

vi)    Help in the preparation / adoption of standard equipment and system development practices in the field of electronic data processing.

vii)    Provide support for software development.

viii)    To assess requirements of hardware for implementing computer applications of use Government Departments and Public Undertakings and monitor the acquisition process.

ix)    To co-ordinate computer facilities and functions of various Government Departments and Public Undertakings in the State with a view to data integration at all levels.

x)    To assist implementation of modern management techniques viz, Organisation & Methods, Critical Path Methods, Programme Evaluation & Review Technology etc. using computers.

xi)    To encourage and promote the use of computers for scientific research and development, educational and governmental applications.

xii)    To keep computer applications up to date, to adopt modern concepts in information technology and to explore new fields for computer applications.

xiii)    To co-ordinate with sister agencies in other States and in the Centre.

xiv)    To arrange seminars and workshop on computer application.

xv)    To set up computer hardware facility for use by Government Departments, Public Undertakings and other uses.

xvi)    To do and perform such other acts, matters and things that may assist in, be conducive to or the necessary for the fulfillment of the above mentioned objectives of the Centre.

5.    Main activities/ functions of the public authority                        
Odisha Computer Application Centre, the Designated Technical Directorate of Information Technology Department, Government of Odisha, has evolved through years as a center of excellence in Training, IT solutions and e-Governance. It has contributed significantly to the steady growth of IT in the state. 

6.    List of services being provided by the public authority with a brief write-up on them                         
The Information Technology Department is responsible for performing the following activities.                         
i)    e-Governance                         
ii)    Citizen Services                         
iii)    Education & Training                         
iv)    Capacity Building                         
v)    Infrastructure Building                         
vi)    Data Centers                         
vii)    Networking                        
viii)    Technology Support 

7.    Organization Structure Diagram at various levels namely State, directorate, region district, block etc. (whichever is applicable).

8.    Expectation of the public authority from the public for enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency                         
Public authority expects full co-operation from the public for enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency by using the new technology. 

9.    Arrangements and methods made for seeking public participation / contribution                        
 State Portal is designed to provide information on various citizen centric services in order to interact with citizen. Public can provide feedback / comments through e-mail or postal correspondence. 

10.    Mechanism available for monitoring the service delivery and public grievance resolution.                        
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer holds grievance hearing on the relevant grievance petition. 

11.    Addresses of the main office and other officers at different levels.                         
(Please categories the addresses district wise for facilitating the understanding by the user).                        
Addresses of the main office and other offices at different levels.                         
Head Office :                          
Odisha Computer Application Centre, Plot No. N-1/7D, OCAC Building, Acharya Vihar Square                        
P.O.: RRL, Bhubaneswar-751013.

OCAC Facility Centres                        
Odisha Computer Application Centre,                        
STPI Complex, Berhampur.

12.    Morning hours of the office : 10 AM                        
Closing hours of the office  : 5.30 PM

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4 (1) (b) (ii) Powers and duties of officers and employees

Delegation of Administrative & Financial Power is as per Annexure

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4 (1) (b) (iii) The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability                        
A proposal is received it is placed before the concerned Authority for their appraisal.  Then it comes down to the General Manager (Admn.) for marking the proposal to the concerned Divisions. The concern division head puts the proposal in a file and provide the availability of data / information in form of noting and send to the concerned Officer for observation.  The proposal is routed through the Divisional Head to the Chief Executive / General Manager (Admn.) as the case may be for examination and final decision.  If a proposal so requires, it is placed before the Chairman / Governing Body soliciting approval.  

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4 (1) (b) (iv) The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions :                       
Illustration

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4 (1) (b) (v) Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and Records, for Discharging Functions                      
List of Regulations, Instructions, Manuals and Records

            OCAC follows following rules, regulations, instructions, Manuals and records like, OCAC Service Rules-1996, Orissa Service Code, Orissa General Financial Rules, Orissa Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal), Rules-1962, Orissa Government Servant’s Conduct Rules, Orissa TA Rules, Orissa Medical Attendance Rules, GPF/EPF Rules and other instructions issued from time to time by the Governing Body for discharging functions.                      
The above rules and instructions are published by this Agency.

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4 (1) (b)  (vi)   A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control                      
A statement of the categories of documents held

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4 (1) (b) (vii) Particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof

Details of consultative committees and other bodies with which consultations are held.

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4 (1) (b) (viii) A statement of the boards, councils, committees and other bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part or for the purpose of its advice, and as to whether meetings of those boards, councils, committees and other bodies are open to the public, or the minutes of such meetings are accessible for public;

A governing body of officials to guide professionals realizes the vision and mission of IT. They also guide the team in setting goals and accomplishing them. Last but not the least, the chairman and members are instrumental in making policy decisions and setting the agenda for surging OCAC ahead.

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4 (1) (b) (ix) A directory of its officers and employees

Employee Directory

Administrative

Technical

Support

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4 (1) (b) (x) The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations;

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4 (1) (b) (xi) The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made in Year 2009-2010

State-Plan Budget (i.e. 2009-10)

Name of the Agency : Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC)

(Rs. in Lakh)

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4 (1) (b) (xii) The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes;

List of Individuals given subsidy Following subsidies are released to individuals under Self Employment Schemes “Information Kiosk” (2003-04 to 2007-08) towards opening of Information Kiosks in Districts. The subsidy is released 25% of investment amount subject to maximum of Rs. 25,000/-.

List of beneficiaries under Self Emloyment Scheme - Information KIOSK

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4 (1) (b) (xiii) Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits of authorizations granted by it.    
NOT APPLICABLE

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(xiv) Information available in an Electronic Form

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4 (1) (b) (xv) The particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working hours of a library or reading room, if maintained for public use;

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4 (1) (b) (xvi) The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers; 

The Name Designations and other particulars of APIOs/ PIO/ Appellate Authority of OCAC

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4 (1) (b) (xvii) Such other information as may be prescribed and thereafter update these publications every year;

The relevant facts affecting public are published in the daily newspapers and also floated in OCAC’s own website www.ocac.in.