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From the States

Andhra Pradesh

Empowering through Innovation –
Driving Digital Transformation with IT

Edited by NISSY GEORGE

ndhra Pradesh, the 7th largest and 10th most speed connectivity across the state. NICNET
populous state of India, is known for its rich and the National Knowledge Network (NKN)
Acultural heritage, spiritual hubs, agricultural provide seamless network access to government
backbone, and a rapidly evolving technology departments and connect seven research and
landscape. Located in the southern part of the NIC Andhra Pradesh plays a academic institutions, including the State Data
country, the state has emerged as a vibrant ground pivotal role in delivering cutting- Centre. All 13 district offices are linked via 100
for digital governance. edge ICT solutions to the citizens’ Mbps leased circuits in a triangular topology,
NIC’s journey in Andhra Pradesh began in the backed by a 1 Gbps link to the Integrated Network
mid-1980s from Hyderabad. Following the 2014 doorsteps by harnessing emerging Operations Centre (INOC) with 10 Gbps uplinks—
bifurcation, the NIC State Centre was formally technologies. As the technological ensuring uninterrupted, secure digital operations
established in Vijayawada in 2017 under an MoU across Andhra Pradesh.
with the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Since backbone of the state, the NIC
then, NIC Andhra Pradesh has been instrumental in AP State Centre seamlessly ICT Initiatives in the State
fostering robust digital infrastructure, promoting integrates advanced digital tools NIC AP has been a pioneer in implementing
widespread e-Governance, and enabling data- innovative ICT solutions that enhance governance
driven governance across the state. across government departments— and simplify access to public services for citizens.
The State Centre supports key administrative driving efficiency, transparency, Some of the key initiatives that have transformed
offices, including the Secretariat at Velagapudi, all governance in the Andhra Pradesh State include:
13 District Collectorates, the High Court, and critical and accessibility in governance.
departments such as Revenue, Registration, From pioneering initiatives like WEBLAND
Agriculture, Survey, Education, Health, Rural WhatsApp Governance and the https://webland.ap.gov.in
Development, Transport, Civil Supplies, Customs, NIC AP has been instrumental in designing and
and IVFRT. State Data Lake to developing AI- managing WEBLAND, a secure, workflow-based
driven platforms and the Property system for land record management, operational
for over two decades. The Webland 1.0 portal
Chain system, NIC AP continues introduced a secure, role-based, and workflow-
to empower the Andhra Pradesh driven digital ecosystem for managing land records,
S.V. Ch Subba Rao Government in making public enhancing transparency and service delivery.
Sr. Technical Director & SIO Integrated with key modules such as: MeeBhoomi,
srao@nic.in services more citizen-centric, Online Case Management System (ORCMS), Loan
scalable, and inclusive. Charge Module, and Crop Cultivation Rights Card
(CCRC), they enable seamless handling of services
like mutations, corrections to ROR/Adangal, and
generation of key land documents by designated
S. Madhusudhana Rao revenue officials including Tahsildars, RDOs,
Sr. Technical Director & ASIO SDMs, and JCs. Every transaction—by officials or
madhusudhanarao.s@nic.in NIC AP has led the implementation of several citizens—is logged and auditable.
flagship e-Governance solutions such as: Land
Records Management System, CARD (Computer- Key Features
Aided Administration of Registration Department), • Online updates of village, pattadar, and land-
Bhunaksha, D-Krishi, e-Panta, Vahan & Sarathi, holding details
Vinay Sowpati eHospital, eOffice, ePension, Medhas, eDoctor, • Generation of Adangal and ROR documents
Scientist - D & State Media eCounselling, ePDS, eCabinet, AEBAS, AYUSH Drug • Biometric-authenticated digital signatures by
Coordinator Licensing and Doctor Registration System, among officials
vinay.sowpati@nic.in others. • Integrated mutation processing via Meeseva
Through NICNET, NIC AP ensures secure, high- and SRO

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