Vision of the National Informatics Centre (NIC)

The National Informatics Centre is committed to delivering high-quality ICT services and socially relevant solutions to ensure customer satisfaction and meet their evolving needs.

To achieve this, we continuously improve our processes through a team of skilled professionals, the effective use of appropriate technologies, adherence to established standards, and the adoption of best practices.

National Informatics Centre (NIC) – District Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Overview

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is a premier ICT organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. NIC plays a vital role in providing ICT infrastructure and support for various e-Governance services and initiatives under the Digital India programme.

Role of NIC

Through its network of Centres in 36 States/UTs and 708 Districts, NIC undertakes the following key functions:

• Design, development, and implementation of e-Governance projects

• Technical consultation and ICT support for government departments

• Promotion of Digital India initiatives

• Establishment and management of ICT infrastructure at the local level

Key ICT Infrastructure Components

• NICNET and National Knowledge Network (NKN) connectivity

• LAN and Mini Data Centres

• Video Conferencing Studios

• Email and Messaging Services

• Webcasting Facilities

District-Level Functions

At the District Centre in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, NIC actively contributes to:

• Implementation of e-Governance projects

• Providing technical support to various government departments

• Supporting flagship initiatives such as Digital India, CSC, DISHA, and e-Governance Societies

• Facilitating software development and technical arrangements for VVIP events

• Planning and designing new ICT-based solutions for district administration

Leadership & Support

Under the guidance of the District Collector, the District Informatics Officer (DIO) and Additional District Informatics Officer (ADIO) provide technical leadership and assistance for ICT-based initiatives at the district level.

Contact Information

District Informatics Officer

National Informatics Centre (NIC)

2nd Floor, Collector Office,

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – 431001

📧 Email Contacts:

• Office: dio-aur@nic.in

• District Informatics Officer: dio-aur@nic.in

• Additional District Informatics Officer: adio-aur@nic.in (Vacant)

National Informatics Centre (NIC)—Technical Services and Initiatives

Technical Services:

NIC provides ICT support to various government offices at the district and taluka levels. The key offices include:

• Divisional Commissioner Office
• District Collector Office
• Mahanagar Palika
• High Court
• District Court
• Zilla Parishad
• DRDA (District Rural Development Agency)
• Superintendent of Police Office
• APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee)
• Agriculture Department
• RTO (Regional Transport Office)
• District Consumer Forum
• Employment Office
• Postal Department
• Treasury Office

In addition, NIC at the District Collectorate plays an active and pivotal role in coordinating and implementing a wide range of e-governance and ICT activities within the district.

Technical Consultancy:

NIC Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar provides technical advice and assistance to state government offices to address their IT requirements and challenges effectively.

Training Programs:

As part of IT support for various e-governance initiatives, NIC Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar conducts training sessions, which include

• Basic Computer Awareness Programs

• Training on Office Automation Tools

• Field-level training as part of project implementations

• Workshops and Seminars

Training is arranged at the district center as per immediate requirements.

Video Conferencing Services:

NIC has established video conferencing studios across all districts in Maharashtra. These facilities are extensively used by departments for project monitoring and reviews.

Website Design and Development:

• NIC Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has developed the official website for the divisional administration and continues to handle its technical maintenance and updates under the overall supervision of the divisional authorities.
• NIC Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has developed the official website for the district administration and continues to handle its technical maintenance and updates under the overall supervision of the district authorities.

Participation in Electoral Processes:

NIC Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar actively participates in all Assembly and Parliamentary elections, providing the following technical support:

• Preparation and randomization of election staff

• Formation of polling groups and random allotment of polling stations

• Systems and hardware setup for counting processes

• Daily online reporting of election and constituency data to the Election Commission and NIC Headquarters, Delhi

ICT Project Implementation and Technical Coordination:

1. Network Services (NICNET):

• Providing network support for central, state, and district-level e-Governance projects

• Configuration of 100 Mbps leased line connectivity through RailTel

• LAN setup and monitoring in the Collectorate office

2. Email Services:

• Provision of official NIC email accounts for government departments

3. Web & Security Services:

• Antivirus and web browsing security

• VPN connectivity facilities

4. Domain Management:

• Registration and renewal services for gov.in and nic.in domains

5. IT Consultancy & Support:

• Consultancy services for all government departments

• Technical assistance for Setu and Maha e-Seva Kendra centres

• Involvement in technical matters at Collectorate and Taluka offices, such as AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) processes and tendering

• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, GOVT of INDIA
• National Informatics Centre, Government of India
• National Informatics Centre, Maharashtra State Centre, Mumbai