The policy will help create and upgrade IT infrastructure to meet existing and future demands of the UT in e-governance and increase digital literacy

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is set to realize the power of information technology through the IT and IT Enabled Services (ITES) Policy. The policy is set to help achieve the investment target of Rs 500 crore per year for the next five years, said a report in Daily Excelsior.

Approved by the Administrative Council on March 3, 2020, the ITES faced inordinate delay of over five months. The report said a high-powered committee will be formed under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary. A detailed implementation guidelines will be laid down.

The policy, as per the report, will create and upgrade IT infrastructure to meet existing and future demands of the UT in e-governance and increase digital literacy among the youth and enhance employability by strengthening IT curriculum and infrastructure of educational institutions in J&K.

Bipul Pathak, Principal Secretary to the Government, Information Technology Department, was quoted saying that the policy will help the government to develop a modern and vibrant ecosystem to support electronic governance Initiatives of the Government of India and attract investment and talent to such industries in J&K. “The policy will guide the government in using IT as an engine for rapid inclusive and sustainable growth in the economy of J&K with the active participation of private initiative and entities,” he said.

Moreover, the policy will help create and upgrade IT infrastructure to meet existing and future demands of the UT in e-governance and increase digital literacy among youth and enhance employability by strengthening of IT curriculum and infrastructure of educational institutions.