Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Inaugurates Networking System In Odisha

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the Multi-Protocol Label Switching Virtual Private Networking (RD-MPLS VPN) system for the Rural Development department through virtual mode.

CM Patnaik informed that this networking system will implement internal connectivity to the offices of the department at the local level, where internet connectivity is weak. The Rural Development Department which has the authorization for the rural infrastructure development is connecting its 24/7 offices through its own networking system RD MPLS Network.

He further informs that all the 247 offices of the department which consists of Lok Seva Bhawan to sub-division will be connected by one network with an internet facility.

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On the occasion, Chief Minister also stated that the network will aid the management of online web-based applications to be practiced in the field, and moreover it will strengthen the 5T Initiative of the Government to make transformative developments by including technology-intensive applications.

Even the department is now executing web-based applications for an arrangement of services which includes tendering, maintenance management, works and accounts management, financial management, grievance redressal, and several other services.

CM also applauded the efforts of the department for making end-to-end automation in the entire process of tendering which will help to avoid human interface and deliver more efficiency and transparency in the management of the intact cycle.

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The RD Department has expanded infrastructure facilities with over 1 lakh kilometers of rural roads, equipment on 60 lakh square meters of area, 1400 completed bridges, and 600 bridges under construction.

Sushant Singh, the Rural Development Minister stated that the department is working hard and dedicatedly to improve the rural infrastructure. The new networking system will further the behest of the 5T Initiative.

 Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra, ACS Forest, Secretary Electronics and IT, CGM BSNL were present RD officials at the district level through video conferencing.

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