Revolutionary change in Rajasthan’s IT map

Gone are the days when technology was used only to increase production. The world has moved to a new digital era and IT has been dramatically improving quality of life in the country… it has become a part of our culture. Heritage-rich Rajasthan is the biggest bidder participating in the digital transformation of our economy (which also happens to be one of the greatest in the world). Big IT firms like Infosys, Apirrio and Genpact have been investing heavily in the state by letting people enjoy the benefit of technology without much risk. Google has already launched Google station and installed Wi-Fi hot spots in Jaipur Railway station. The facility is also planned for other stations of tourist importance in the state including Jodhpur, Ajmer, Udaipur and Bikaner.

How is the Raje government performing?

Government of Rajasthan is a believer of Information Technology and leaves no stones unturned when it comes to empowering startups by backing investors and mentors. Centre’s Make in India and Skill India initiatives is shaping up beautifully with innovative schemes like Bhamashah for availing cashless benefits to beneficiaries and setting up of Technology Centre to assist MSME enterprises. Then there is e-Mitra, a liaison between the government and the people that offers 40,000+ kiosks across the 33 districts for services like bill payments, banking services, application for driving license, and digital bonafide. Raj Mahila Suraksha app is for promoting women safety and LetZgo app provides tourist with latest information about Ajmer and Pushkar with real-time and highly contextual content.

A shift in the employment scenario

According to 5th Annual Employment-Unemployment Survey by Ministry of Labor and Employment, Rajasthan ranks 11th in the list. Mineral, agriculture, textile based industries, tourism and emerging IT sectors form the backbone of the state’s economy. The spectrum of budding IT enabled services in the last couple of years include Call Centers, Legal databases, Content Development, Animation, Payroll, Back Office Operations, Revenue Accounting, Medical Transcription, Insurance Claims Processing and Logistics Management. The state has an extraordinary pool of talented graduates enjoying upper hand at software development, sales and marketing, communication skills, customer support and allied services. Profiles like Java Developers, Digital Marketing and Data Analysts are tremendous opportunities offered by blue chips in the state.

Rajasthan IT Day

As an initiative to promote technological advancement in the state, the Rajasthan government has been celebrating Rajasthan IT Day on 21st March. During its maiden celebration last year, the state government launched RajNET wide area network to connect Jaipur with all its 9,894 gram panchayats and 183 municipal areas and strengthen connectivity in those remote areas. RajNET was all about facilitating voice, video and data connection and services like Bhamashah, e-Mitra and MNREGA. This year too, the state is celebrating this day based on the theme ‘DeCoding Rajasthan’ to support ideas and innovative minds. The event is normally attended by senior representatives of the GOI and Rajasthan, representatives of Startup India, Department of Information Technology & Communication, fund investors and IT industrialists.

What is CGT and how is it revolutionizing IT changes in Rajasthan?

CG Technosoft (A unit of Matellio LLC USA) is an embedded system, telecom, mobile and web app development company from Jodhpur that has been changing the technological landscape of the state with its innovations. CGT happens to be one among the handful companies in Rajasthan that offers services for Linux system software development and application software development on Linux platform to clients across the globe. It has been working on a plethora of unique projects like SIP/LYNC based mobile handsets (OS porting, bootloader porting, device drivers, middleware, application), CISCO call manager and drone services that are quite exclusive to the state. Speaking on an international level, tradeshows are regular occurrences that allow innovators and enthusiasts to connect with top industrial makers of the world. 

CeBIT is one such globally accepted computer tradeshow organized by Deutsche Messe AG in Hanover, Germany that serves as a platform for software marketers to generate new business opportunities. The event which is ongoing at the moment is scheduled from 20th March to 24th March 2017. CGT is participating as a flag bearer of technologies such as GIS, Artificial Intelligence and iOT from this part of the country and is going strong at the event. Digitization is projected in new light for small, medium and large scale businesses to prosper.

Forming a technologically ‘royal’ tomorrow

Rajasthan is gaining prominence in terms of intellectual capital. Many global IT firms are in the process of setting up their innovation centers in the state. With robotics fast upgrading the way we work, maneuverability-infused drones being able to withstand extreme temperatures, amalgamation of IoT and wearables revolutionizing both the buyer and seller market and VR with the ability to blur the line between the tangible and the intangible … A Rajasthani revolution is in order!