Virtual cadre to lead

As part of its e-governance initiative,the government has decided to set up Maharashtra Information Technology Cadre comprising 500 state employees.

Employees proficient in information technology and handling computers will spearhead the initiative.

A circular issued Wednesday said 5-10 per cent of the existing administrative staff would constitute the cadre.

The Centre as well as the state are taking various e-governance initiatives. To ensure efficient implementation of the initiatives,the government had been contemplating a special cadre of officials with an IT background. It has now been decided to set up Maharashtra Information Technology Virtual Cadre, it said.

Of the 5,456 employees in Mantralaya,5-10 per cent would be drafted into the cadre. Employees applying for the posts will be selected by a panel. Selected employees will get 10 per cent of basic salary as allowance during their three-year stint in the cadre.

The cadre will implement e-governance initiatives in their departments.

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