E-governance! Punjab partners Microsoft for its digital journey

Making government services available to citizens online is a key part of the Punjab government’s digital vision. Parminder Pal Singh, director of governance reforms, Punjab, says, “We believe the next step of growth will be to move beyond just the Internet and leverage the power of the cloud. Our vision of a truly transformed Punjab is one where all the residents of the state benefit from the services offered by its government.”

In order to realise this vision, the state government’s department of governance reform has entered into agreements for offering cloud services in the state. Microsoft is the first global cloud service provider to get empaneled for offering cloud services in the state for a period of three years. It has empaneled four Microsoft partners —Tata Communication, Embee Software, G7Cr Technologies, and SISL Infotech in its cloud services directory, allowing government departments and agencies in Punjab to choose the Microsoft Cloud to advance their digital transformation, optimise IT operations, and transform communities. “We will work on Microsoft’s cloud technology to provide transformational e-governance services and financial inclusion opportunities to lakhs across Punjab,” Singh said.