(a) whether the World Bank has sanctioned loan for various Communications and
Information Technology projects in the country;
(b) if so, the project-wise details thereof, as on date; and
(c) the current status of these projects?
(a) whether the World Bank has sanctioned loan for various Communications and
Information Technology projects in the country;
(b) if so, the project-wise details thereof, as on date; and
(c) the current status of these projects?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI MILIND DEORA)
(a) and (b): Yes, Sir. A loan bearing no. IBRD 8029-IN has been sanctioned by World Bank
on 31.03.11 for an amount ofUS$ 150 million for `e-Delivery of Public Services`.
This `e-Delivery of Public Services Development Policy Loan` supports NeGP`s countrywide
plans of increasing online services for citizens in their locality to improve the delivery
of government services in areas of concern to the common person.
(c): During FY 2012-2013, out of this loan proceeds, Department of Electronics and Information
Technology (DeitY) sanctioned 14 sub-projects involving a value of Rs.235.13 crores. These
projects are currently in implementation stage.