Ministry of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications
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The Ministry of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C) is an executive agency of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The current IT Minister of Andhra Pradesh is Nara Lokesh.
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on the advice of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
| Minister of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications | |
|---|---|
| Samācāra Sāṅkētikata, Elakṭrāniks mariyu Kamyūnikēṣans Śākha Mantrī | |
| Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications | |
| Abbreviation | ITE&C |
| Member of | Andha Pradesh Cabinet |
| Reports to | Governor of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Legislature |
| Appointer | Governor of Andhra Pradesh on the advice of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh |
| Precursor | Department of Information Technology and Communications |
| Inaugural holder | Bojjala Gopala Krishna Reddy |
| Formation | 10 April 2000 |
| Website | Official website |
History
The Information Technology Wing was created as part of the Finance & Planning (Plg. Wing) Department vide G.O.Rt.No.2125, General Administration (Special.A) Department, dated: 09-05-1997. During April 2000 the IT&C Department was given an independent status vide G.O.Ms.NO.133, General Administration (AR&T.I) Department, dated: 10.04.2000.[1] The organizational structure of the ITE&C Department, along with the creation and filling of posts, was formally established through G.O. Ms. No. 12, dated 11 September 2000, issued by the Information Technology and Communications Department.[2]
The nomenclature of the Department has been changed as Information Technology, Electronics & Communications Department vide G.O.Ms.No.575 General Administration (AR&T.I) Department, Dated:24.07.2013.
Acts
- Information Technology - The Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority (Effective Delivery of e-Services) Act, 2017
Rules
- Information Technology - The Andhra Pradesh Information Technology (Electronic Service Delivery) Rules, 2011
- Information Technology - The Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority (Effective Delivery of e-Services) - Rules (Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and Members)
Heads of the Departments
- Director of Electronic Services Delivery
Autonomous organisations
The following are the autonomous organisations functioning under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Andhra Pradesh:[3]
Communication
- Society for Andhra Pradesh Network (SAPNET)
Electronics
- Andhra Pradesh Electronics & IT Agency (APEITA)
Information Technology
- Andhra Pradesh Technology Services Ltd. (APTS)
- e-Pragati Authority (formerly e-Governance Authority)
- Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS)
- Andhra Pradesh Information Technology Academy (APITA)
- Andhra Pradesh Information Technology Academy (formerly Institute for Electronic Governance (IEG))
- Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority (Effective Delivery e-Service)
- International Institute of Digital Technologies (IIDT)
Space and Satellite Applications
- Andhra Pradesh Space Applications Centre (APSAC)
List of ministers
- Key
- † Assassinated or died in office
| # | Portrait | Minister (Lifespan) Constituency |
Term of office | Election (Term) |
Party | Ministry | Chief Minister | Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term start | Term end | Duration | |||||||||
| 1 | Palle Raghunatha Reddy MLA for Puttaparthi |
8 June 2014 | 1 April 2017 | 2 years, 297 days | 2014 (14th) |
Telugu Desam Party | Naidu III | N. Chandrababu Naidu | [4] | ||
| 2 | |
Nara Lokesh (born 1983) MLC |
2 April 2017 | 29 May 2019 | 2 years, 57 days | [5] | |||||
| 3 | Mekapati Goutham Reddy (1971–2022) MLA for Atmakur |
19 June 2019 | 21 February 2022 † | 2 years, 247 days | 2019 (15th) |
YSR Congress Party | Jagan | Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy | [6] | ||
| 4 | Gudivada Amarnath MLA for Anakapalli |
11 April 2022 | 6 June 2024 | 2 years, 56 days | [7] | ||||||
| (2) | |
Nara Lokesh (born 1983) MLA for Mangalagiri |
12 June 2024 | Incumbent | 1 year, 344 days | 2024 (16th) |
Telugu Desam Party | Naidu IV | N. Chandrababu Naidu | [8][5] | |