Microsoft to help run Govt's mega projects

The Delhi Government’s financial system will be monitored by Microsoft, world leader in software industry. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is keen to monitor entire big projects to be implemented by the different Government departments and his office has spoken to Microsoft for installation of advanced software. This is part of the system being developed by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) as part of Project Management System. This Project Management System will follow up all the major projects that have been announced by the Delhi Government in the Budget. Therefore, cloud-based solution of Microsoft will be installed in the Players’ Building as early as possible. Interestingly, the AAP Government has decided to take help from the leading software company to monitor its mega projects but it has failed to give quality works and department to top officials who could be useful for the people of Delhi. Several talented officials have been sidelined by this Government. 

It is also a fact that almost 50-60 per cent departments of the Delhi Government are using the pirated version of Microsoft Office, the IT major has pointed out. According to officials, most of the systems in the Government were not complying with the Information Technology rules and using paid applications and software without taking proper licence which is considered illegal. It is learnt that 50-60 per cent systems in Delhi Government offices are using paid application and software without taking proper licences. 

It is pertinent to mention that the Delhi Government presented a Budget to the tune of `41,000 crore on June 25. After the presentation of Budget, this is likely to be officially notified by the law Department latest by coming Tuesday. Thereafter, the respective departments will start making preparation for initiating their own agenda for different projects. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has already issued specific instruction to all the heads of department to identify the works in their own department.