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In a major
policy initiative, the Govt of Bihar has floated
a draft IT policy
http://gov.bih.nic.in/Documents/Draft_IT_Policy_2008.pdf
It is a sign of changing times that a state once
reviled by all the sundry is taking such far
reaching policy initiatives which can have a
great impact on the lives of the people. Already
known for the excellent quality of its manpower
hitherto employed in contributing to the other
countries and regions of India, the state was
being held back due to issues of political will
- at the centre and at the state. It is breaking
free from its shackles and moving ahead at a
fast pace. This manpower now has a chance to
contribute to the welfare of its own state.
Bihar is already one of the very few states of
India which allows contract farming. Now this
initiative.
According to Navin Kumar, Principal Secretary,
IT and Finance, if anyone wishes to make a
suggestion on this, he can do so till the end of
April. The same would be evaluated and
incorporated in the policy.
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Comments: |
I
think the devised policy is well
conceptualised. We need to encourage
the IT biggies to have a look at the
policy. The feedback needs to be
incorporated and then the policy
should be finalised as soon as
possible. We need to remember that
time is running and time never waits
for anyone. I have only few things
to mention :
1. Airline connectivity : In case we
get proper response from IT
companies, do you think the present
airport have the capacity to handle
additional passengers and landing
facility for international airlines?
I don't think so. The present
airport at Patna is so small and
moreover, the runway is not really
safe for landing of big Boeings. Few
months back I had read a news that
space available at Patna airport is
not sufficient for any upgradation
or upliftment from the present
condition and it was said by none
other the secretary of civil
aviation department, Govt. of India.
There is no space for increasing the
runway length also. The present
airport is in the middle of the
city. The govt. should think of a
new greenfield airport located
atleast 20 kms from city area. I
think the GOB make a note of it and
start thinking in this direction.
Gaya airport is getting a new
facelift and I heard that the space
is sufficient there to upgrade the
airport. The policy should include
the requirement of a new greenfield
airport if required.
2. Railway connectivity : Bihar has
got one of the best railway
connectivity as of now. It is worth
mentioning the railway connectivity
links from all the major cities of
India and connectivity between
various cities/towns in the state.
3. Sufficient infrastructure : We
need to ensure one of the best
infrastructure facilities available
in the state including law and order
scenario then only IT companies
would take initiative to announce
setting up offices/development
centres. We need to work more and
more on the law and order issues and
encourage the visual media to cover
the improvements in the state
especially in the field of
infrastructure, power scenario and
law and order. - Sanjay K. Sinha,
New Delhi - Apr. 24, 2008 |
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