Computerisation in Assam by 2004

By Our Special Correspondent

GUWAHATI, JAN. 14. Computerisation of the administration is going on apace in Assam and by 2004 the entire administrative machinery will be computerised.

Similarly, computerisation of the police is also going on and in two years, anybody will be able to contact any police station anywhere in India from any police station in Assam.

This was stated by the State Industries Minister, Mr. Gunin Hazarika, here on Friday at a press meet where he announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Assam Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) and the Software Technology Park of India (STPI), for setting up a software park at Guwahati.

The Managing Director of AMTRON (Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd.), Mr. P. K. Das, who was present at the press meet, said the park would be able to accommodate 19 units. Already, 20 applications were received, mostly for setting up information technology units.

Mr. Hazarika intends to invite the Prime Minister for the inauguration of the park.

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