The Ministry of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C) is an executive agency of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The current IT Minister of Andhra Pradesh is Nara Lokesh.
History
The Information Technology Wing was created as part of the Finance & Planning (Plg. Wing) Department vide G.O.Rt.No.2125, General Administration (Special.A) Department, dated: 09-05-1997. During April 2000 the IT&C Department was given an independent status vide G.O.Ms.NO.133, General Administration (AR&T.I) Department, dated: 10.04.2000. The organizational structure of the ITE&C Department, along with the creation and filling of posts, was formally established through G.O. Ms. No. 12, dated 11 September 2000, issued by the Information Technology and Communications Department.
The nomenclature of the Department has been changed as Information Technology, Electronics & Communications Department vide G.O.Ms.No.575 General Administration (AR&T.I) Department, Dated:24.07.2013.
Acts
- Information Technology - The Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority (Effective Delivery of e-Services) Act, 2017
Rules
- Information Technology - The Andhra Pradesh Information Technology (Electronic Service Delivery) Rules, 2011
- Information Technology - The Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority (Effective Delivery of e-Services) - Rules (Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and Members)
Heads of the Departments
- Director of Electronic Services Delivery
Autonomous organisations
The following are the autonomous organisations functioning under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Andhra Pradesh:
Communication
- Society for Andhra Pradesh Network (SAPNET)
Electronics
- Andhra Pradesh Electronics & IT Agency (APEITA)
Information Technology
- Andhra Pradesh Technology Services Ltd. (APTS)
- e-Pragati Authority (formerly e-Governance Authority)
- Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS)
- Andhra Pradesh Information Technology Academy (APITA)
- Andhra Pradesh Information Technology Academy (formerly Institute for Electronic Governance (IEG))
- Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority (Effective Delivery e-Service)
- International Institute of Digital Technologies (IIDT)
Space and Satellite Applications
- Andhra Pradesh Space Applications Centre (APSAC)
List of ministers
Key
- Assassinated or died in office
References