HCL Info wins Rs 110 cr deal from Gujarat Govt

MUMBAI, INDIA: HCL Infosystems India’s hardware, services and ICT system Integration company today announced the signing of a prestigious contract awarded by the Government of Gujarat.

This contract of over Rs.110 crore is aimed at speeding development in the tribal districts of Gujarat, said a press release.

HCL Infosystems has been chosen to implement this project under a transparent model based on Public Private Partnership, wherein the government will keep a close watch on the progress and services delivered.

Under the scope, HCL will supply PCs with biometric finger print scanner and UPS to over 7000 schools across the state. The company would implement the biometric based attendance system, offer facility management and run teacher training programs to supply and implement robust education software effectively at schools.

“Today, the need to create a progressive environment of inclusive growth is more than ever before. We deeply appreciate the Government’s vision and commitment to take IT to the grass root levels of the state, said Ajai Chowdhry, chairman and chief executive officer, HCL Infosystems Ltd.

HCL Infosystems will collaborate with the Tribal and Education Department of Gujarat to facilitate capturing of online attendance data for both students and teachers in schools.

Under the existing programs where the Government has been giving grant for schools in the tribal area basis student attendance, this system will enable generation of real time data and effective utilization of grants for a transparent education system at all levels in the state.

The system will also help the government to study education patterns & dropout rates across regions.

The project plans to cover over 7000 schools in the state with over 1000 schools under Tribal Department and over 6,000 schools under Education Department. The implementation process would initially take place in two districts out of eight notified tribal districts, comprising of 150 schools each.

Once carried out for 2 months, it will then be extended to all remaining schools. HCL will also setup helpdesk at each district and a project management unit at Gandhinagar, for effective delivery.

Beside this, HCL would also be deploying its specialist workforce of engineers in each school, responsible for periodical visits for on ground system support.