Date: 30-11-2022

Subject- AP Economy
Syllabus- IT Development in AP and India.
Number of questions- Mains: 02, Prelims – 10
Mains Questions of the day:

1.Discuss how e-governance can transform monitoring activity in governance in the light of
new AP Consistent Monitoring of Municipal Services’ (APCMMS) app in Andhra Pradesh.

Introduction:

 e-Governance can be defined as the application of information and

communication technology (ICT) for providing government
services, exchange of information, transactions, integration of
previously existing services and information portals.

Body:

Describe in detail about AP Consistent Monitoring of Municipal Services’ (APCMMS) app

Conclusion:

E-governance raises the transparency, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness and inclusiveness
in the governing process in terms of reliable access to the information within government, between
government, national, state, municipal, and local level governments, citizens, and businesses and
empowers business through access and use of information

Content:

AP Consistent Monitoring of Municipal Services’ (APCMMS) app

 The app is being developed by the Department of Urban Development.

 The APCMMS app is launched this year and it is facilitating constant monitoring of
the basic infrastructure and municipal services in all towns and cities, while its
grievance cell will consist of a quick response system to address the problems of
people.
  The new technology-driven initiative will enable the official machinery to undertake
real time monitoring of facilities like toilets, underground drainage system, dredging,
road repairs, street lighting, greenery, traffic junctions and beautification of towns and
cities.

 The secretaries in the 4,119 ward secretariats will be entrusted with the task of
monitoring the maintenance of services from 10 a.m. to 12 noon daily and report
repairs, if any, to the authorities concerned through the app.

2. Discuss in detail about AP new Information Technology Policy

Introduction:
Andhra Pradesh government has launched its new ‘AP Information Technology Policy 2021-24’ on
June 30, 2021.

Body:
Describe in detail about AP Information Technology Policy
Conclusion:
Andhra Pradesh will earn a revenue of Rs 783 crore in 10 years in the form of various taxes through
this policy. Direct employment is also expected to infuse over Rs 2,200 crore year. It will thus lead to
overall growth of economy through multiplier effect.

Content:
 New IT Policy links the incentive disbursement to realisation of committed direct
employment which ensures transparent & effective utilisation of public funds. It offers end-
to-end support for start-ups like plug & play office space, access to investors, & mentors,
funds through venture capitals and private equity firms.
 Under the policy, government will establish incubation centers and organise hackathons &
workshops for startups. Government will also establish an IT Emerging Technologies
Research University in Visakhapatnam in order to develop State as leading contributor to
national talent pool in IT & other emerging technologies.

 New policy was approved by State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Y S Jagan
Mohan Reddy.
 This policy is expected to generate more than 55,000 jobs in next three years.
 In order to implement the policy, a robust and holistic business environment would be
created.
 IT, Electronics and Communications Department would also be transformed into
revenue centre in a bid to achieve self-sustenance.
 It will also create 1.65 lakh indirect employment and ensure a holistic ecosystem
development.
 Policy will be in force till March 31, 2024.