The Department of IT & Telecom under the Ministry of Information and Communications would like to request all the IT/ITES firms and IT professionals to kindly register in the link provided below. This is to maintain the updated data of all the IT/ITES firms and IT professionals in the country. The confidentiality of the data will be maintained accordingly.
The Department of IT and Telecom, Ministry of Information and Communications, in collaboration with the Temasek Foundation and the Nanyang Polytechnic International completed an online program on "Cybersecurity for Leaders" which started from the 11th of January via the zoom application. The objective of the programme was to bring leaders up to date on Singapore Digital Journey as well as their cybersecurity strategy and the role leaders play in developing a vibrant cyber security ecosystem.
Hon'ble Dasho Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications attended the 2021 Global ICT Leadership Forum organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the National Information Society Agency (NIA) South Korea. The theme of the forum is "Global Driving Strategies for Digital Transformation in the POST-COVID Era." The 2021 Global ICT Leadership Forum aims to provide a timely meeting for the High-Level Policy-Decision Makers(Ministers) to share and review the strategies for invigorating digital transformation against the backdrop of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The e-ITEC programs are organised by External Affairs, Government of India via online mode due to the pandemic. The list of programs is linked https://www.itecgoi.in/upcomingcourse. The Steps, general information and eligibility qualifications are also mentioned in the file named "apply for ITEC Program" (file attached) to facilitate the candidates during applying.
This is a vital cornerstone for Bhutan as we embark on a journey to effectively use technology to transform the way that the RGoB delivers services while transforming the lives of our citizens. One of the key requirements for delivering services is the need to verify the identity of applicants. Since we are unable to do this securely, some vital services like opening bank accounts, selling land, and similar important services, still require face to face interactions.
The 29th Virtual ICT Head Meeting was conducted today where 56 ICT heads and officials from the Dzongkhags, Thromdes, Agencies, Ministries and DITT attended. Yearly 4 ICT Heads meetings are conducted to ensure that the ICT activities carried out across the whole of Government are coordinated and aligned with the common goals.
During the meeting, members presented on the eGov activity endorsement via eGIF portal, G2C services status and civil service reforms. Additionally, challenges faced by the Dzongkhags and Thromdes were discussed thoroughly.
A virtual signing ceremony was held today at the conference hall of the Ministry of Information and Communication (MoIC) to sign the Implementing Arrangement (IA) to jointly develop a small satellite for Bhutan. The IA was signed by Mr. Jigme Tenzing, Director, Department of Information Technology and Telecom (DITT), Royal Government of Bhutan and Shri R. Umamaheshwaran, Scientific Secretary, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
Please find ToR and information related to EoI in the attachment.
The last date of submission is 6th August, 2021.
The Department of IT & Telecom under the Ministry of Information and Communications would like to request all the IT/ITES firms and IT professionals to kindly register in the link provided below. This is to maintain the updated data of all the IT/ITES firms and IT professionals in the country. The confidentiality of the data will be maintained accordingly.
The Department of IT and Telecom, Ministry of Information and Communications, in collaboration with the Temasek Foundation and the Nanyang Polytechnic International completed an online program on "Cybersecurity for Leaders" which started from the 11th of January via the zoom application. The objective of the programme was to bring leaders up to date on Singapore Digital Journey as well as their cybersecurity strategy and the role leaders play in developing a vibrant cyber security ecosystem.
Department of IT and Telecom,
Ministry of Information and Communications,
Thori Lam,Upper Chubachu,
Thimphu, Bhutan.
Tel: +975-02-323215
Fax: +975-02-328440
Post box : 482
