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State Computer Cell

The Computer Cell was established and set up vide Order Number PID.18/88/219 Dated Shillong the 22nd December, 1989 with the objective to build up the State's database and for effective monitoring of development programmes with functions as stated in the above stated order.

The Computer Cell was initialy involved in the monitoring of the DISNIC Project implemented by the NIC across the State and had also had also imparted computer training to State Govt. employees in the Secretariat as well as in the Directorates. The Cell had been involved in assisting Planning Department in matters of technical examination and offering of technical views and comments related to scheme proposals submitted by implementing Departments involving procurement of computers or involving computerization before the strengthening of N.I.C. and creation of I.T. Department. The Cell had been involved in the development of software application for monitoring of sanctions in Planning Department. The Cell had also been involved in the development of software applications related to generation of merit list of candidates applying for engineering, B.Pharm courses etc. in Education Department. The Cell has also assisted many other State Government Departments and Directorates in various technically related matters. The Cell was also involved in the successful implementation of thin client computing architecture in Planning Department. It had also been involved in trouble shooting various hardware and software problems faced by various State Government Departments.

Presently the Computer Cell is involved in Online Monitoring of Flagship Programmes (including Bharat Nirman), MPLADS and Twenty Point Programme (T.P.P.) in association with N.I.C. Meghalaya.

The present position of the Computer Cell
Name of the post
Special Officer
Technical Assistant