Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority’s Development Working Party (CDA-DWP) has given the green light to three information technology (IT) projects totalling PKR 220 million, according to the news shared on October 6.
According to the sources, the said projects were approved during a meeting at CDA headquarters and were aimed to modernize and enhance IT infrastructure and services in the region. The first project, ‘Deployment of Centrally Managed Wi-Fi System on Turnkey Basis at CDA Headquarters’, is set to be completed within 11 months, with an allocated budget of PKR 88.5 million.
This initiative will establish a secure and centrally managed Wi-Fi system, providing reliable communication infrastructure for internet services, email access, and various software applications. This new system will act as a backup for the existing 18-year-old wired communication network, which is slated for replacement in the second phase.
The second project, ‘E-Empowerment at CDA’ has a budget of PKR 99 million and is expected to be completed within 24 months. It encompasses several IT interventions, including revamping the CDA website, developing a smart app, launching e-payment services, implementing One Window Automation, and introducing other online services. Once implemented, this system will significantly reduce public visits to offices, streamlining service delivery and enhancing efficiency.
The third approved project, ‘Online Architectural Drawings System & Digitization of Architectural Drawings’, has a budget of PKR 33 million. This last project is also scheduled for completion within 24 months. Under this initiative, citizens will be able to submit architectural and structural drawings online. Real-time monitoring and digitalization will facilitate the approval process for building plans and no-objection certificates (NOCs), ensuring a more efficient and transparent procedure.
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