District Purnia is situated in the north-eastern part of Bihar. The name of the district has been derived from the lotus flower, which was found in abundance in the past in Kosi and Mahananda rivers. Ever since its inception in 1989, the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Purnia District Unit is being recognized as an important arm of the district administration. Landmark Projects: BHAVISHYANIDHI- Computerization of District Provident Fund Office: A comprehensive unit of District Provident Fund Office (DPFO) has been established in October 2004. The database of all employees of the district has been made and various year-wise reports are being generated using this software. Treasury Accounting System: This is under total computerization project of treasuries of Bihar. The various financial information as well as monthly transaction data of the district is available on the website of Finance Department, Govt. of Bihar. File Management System: This programme keeps record of transaction of files sent to/received from various points within the district administration. Arms Monitoring System: The Arms package has been implemented in the district in the year 2001. The process of issuing licenses has been simplified and customized according to user's requirements. Computerization of Zila Saksharta Samiti (ZSS): The ZSS of the district has been computerized initially at NIC Centre. After creating the master database, the district administration shifted the project at users' location by providing adequate infrastructure. Land Record Computerization (BHU-ABHILEKH): The data entry of LRC has been started in the district. The entry work of four anchals has been finished and print outs have been distributed to respective CO for verification. Transport Project: Tax collection of Transport Office, Purnia is being done online. Tax is being collected through a counter and token is printed & distributed simultaneously. Sales Tax Collection: Purnia is among the first districts of Bihar which collect Govt taxes through an online single window system. The software STAMINA has been used for the purpose. District Roster Publication: The roster of various categories like grade III/grade IV employees, stenographers, drivers, VLWs, PS etc have been made. The comprehensive database is now being utilized for different types of transfer/posting/promotion/gradation etc. Teachers' Database: A database of teachers of Purnia has been prepared. The details are used for transfer/posting etc. The list is being updated on regular basis and published on the District website. Training of Officers: Regular training programmes are organized for the officers and staff of the District Administration. Web Development & Maintenance: Purnia District was the first in the state to develop its own website. It has been designed, developed and maintained by the District Centre itself. All important information regarding the Administration's development activities has been incorporated and updated regularly. (http://www.purnia.nic.in) e-Governance Initiatives: District administration monitors the implementation of various projects in different locations of the district under e-governance plan. Computer infrastructure is being provided in all offices of District headquarters. It has been decided to further strengthen IT culture among remote blocks by establishing Information Kiosks. District LAN: The District Collectorate has been equipped with a LAN connecting the offices of DDC, DSE and DAO which enables them to use Internet to communicate with different locations of the district. Video Conferencing: Recently, VC facility has been established in the district through DAMA VSAT. It is widely used by district administration to communicate with the state headquarters. Other Projects: The district is implementing various local modules to accommodate monthly reports of DRDA, Pension Schemes, District Establishment, Revenue, National Savings etc. Various utilities are running on a daily basis to meet the requirements of District Supply Office, Election Office and District Court. Recent Achievements: NIC Purnia has set up the District Computer Centre Society to spread ICT awareness among students of the district. The society has earned about Rs 1.75 Lacs by training about 450 students. During the recent visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, NIC Purnia District Unit set up a temporary office at the airbase of Chunapur, Purnia. A team of about 20 senior officials of PMO utilized the services and appreciated the arrangements. District Informatics Officer Gautam Kumar Mishra.