Ahmedabad: Dell, the world’s fastest-growing large integrated IT company, today announced its support as the technology partner for the eKranti initiative launched in Gujarat. The project was recently launched by the Gujarat State Co-operative Credit Societies Federation Ltd., in an effort to facilitate the delivery of all government services electronically to citizens. In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Gujarat State Co-operative Credit Societies Federation Ltd. and Dell’s channel partner – Earth Syscom and Project Central Partner – Jintech Solutions Limited for the implementation of the project.

eKranti is an initiative under the ambit of the government’s defining ‘Digital India’ plan. Launched in Gujarat, the project helps in making computers available to citizens through societies registered with the Federation, via a loan at 0% interest and 12 monthly installments. As the technology partner, Dell will play a crucial role in supplying the technology infrastructure comprising state-of-the-art Dell Vostro laptops and desktops, and Dell OptiPlex all-in-ones pre-installed with Microsoft OS, Microsoft office and anti-virus.

Vishal Garkhel, General Manager, West Geo, Dell India said, “Dell believes that access to technology is not a luxury, but a necessity. Dell is proud to be associated with the eKranti initiative launched in Gujarat. This initiative of reaching out through the federation associations will bring access to a large new base of users that will improve citizen services. The project’s success will make Gujarat serve as a model that can be therefore replicated across the country.”

Raman Bountra, Business Leader, Government, Dell India said, “Dell is excited about partnering the government in its Digital India vision of creating a knowledge economy. As a huge step towards enabling better eGovernance, we have extended our support to the eKranti project launched in Gujarat. Dell is optimistic about the opportunities available in the government business space and looks forward to work with relevant partners to deliver solutions.”

Dinesh Jain, Director, Jintech Solutions Ltd. said, “As the central partner in the implementation of the eKranti project in Gujarat, our collaboration with Dell will be critical in bridging the existing digital divide by providing rural citizens, with access to latest technology. It’s the biggest step towards the vision of government – “Digital India”. This will increase the efficiency of citizen services and improve productivity of the local community, at the district and taluka level.”

Dell believes that technology is a prerequisite to transform the country, its businesses, and the quality of life of its citizens, and enable better governance and government services. Dell has been engaging with the government in India for the last six years and successfully executed projects such as CCTNS, E-Distt, Sarv Siksha Abhiyan, IGRS, etc. across various geographies. Dell has also been associated with the National Nodal Agencies like DGS&D, NIC / NISCI and with various State Nodal Agencies such as APTS, HARTRON, WEBEL, BELTRON, etc.