State Wide Area Network - CG SWAN

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 Project Details:

The Chhattisgarh State Wide Area Network (CG-SWAN) is a very ambitious project to provide the State with a basic information technology backbone which will be utilized for carrying voice, data and voice traffic facilitating interdepartmental communication and data sharing within the State. CG-SWAN will be a safe, fast, reliable and cost effective network connecting all the 146 blocks of the State through a hybrid network consisting of WiMax, leased line and other network technologies on a Public-Private Partnership  mode and operating on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. The project will enable instant online interaction among government departments / agencies resulting in obtaining reports on a real time, improving the workflow processes and the pace of decision-making. The project would act as a vehicle for effective implementation of eGovernance projects across the State.

 

Milestones:

  • Project with an estimated cost of Rs. 91 crore approved by Government of India

  • 2 Mbps connectivity till block level

  • Backbone for Common Services Centers (CSC) Project

  • Establish a single centralised State communications infrastructure to provide ability to access the applications hosted by the State Data Centre

  • Support the framework / architecture necessary for secure and confidential electronic transactions

  • Seamless connectivity in thick forest cover and other inaccessible areas of the State

  • Implement platforms that promote open systems and interoperability

  • Strengthening Disaster Management Capacity

Impact:

  • Anywhere-Anytime access to Government Services for citizens

  • Availability of government services in cost-effective manner regardless of location

  • Prompt communication between citizens and the government

  • Better Monitoring and evaluation of Government Schemes with Management Information System (MIS)

  • Substantial Reduction in Communication Cost

  • Increases the productivity of the government due to reliable vertical and horizontal connectivity

Current Status:

  • M/s TCS has been selected after a transparent bidding process for execution and BOOT operation in CG state for CGSWAN project and accordingly the agreement has been signed with M/s TCS on 8th Oct 2008.

  • 80% sites are ready for commissioning and installation of equipments.  

  • Commissioning & installation of equipments in SHQ, 13 DHQ and 30 BHQ completed. 

  • Bandwidth provisions are being made by BSNL Head quarters.

For More Information Please Visit : http://www.cgswan.gov.in