3i Infotech to implement information infrastructure project

3i Infotech is working with the Government of Goa to implement the state’s integrated information infrastructure (I-3) project. The Government of Goa also announced on 21 August 2007, the launch of GoaOnline portal which will enable citizens to access services through the internet. A unique initiative, the project also involves the setting up of 208 citizen service centres (CSCs) and a state data centre.

As part of the project, the company will build and operate the project under the State Government’s guidance as a public-private partnership (PPP) project for a period of five years. The project is a pioneering effort by the Government of Goa as for the first time, the citizens of the state will have access to a comprehensive integrated system allowing them to avail of G2C services through both CSCs as well as a web interface. Additionally, the project will also have the capabilities to provide various B2C and B2B services