Question

What is the communication system that links the Secretariat and District Administration ?
1. APSWAN
2. APSCHE
3. APPSC
4. APGENCO

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : APSWAN

The correct answer is APSWAN.

• From 1999 onwards, the Government of Andhra Pradesh launched APSWAN, a project aimed at leveraging advances in ICT as the backbone network for data, voice, and video communications across the state.
• APSWAN was improved in 2010 under NeGP to provide the communication backbone for optimal eGovernment implementation across the State.
• APSWAN provides 34 Mbps connectivity between the state headquarters and all 13 district headquarters in Andhra Pradesh, as well as 8 Mbps connectivity between the district headquarters and 46 RDOs and 654 Mandal headquarters.
• On behalf of the ITE&C Department, APTS is the implementing and management agency.

• Andhra Pradesh:
  • Formation :1 November 1956
  • Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan
  • Chief Minister: Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy (YSRCP)