The Centre for Information Technology (CIT) was established at YASHADA in April 1987 (formerly, the Centre for Computer Application and Training - CCAT).

CIT's Objectives

• To conduct training programmes on various aspects of Information Technology, including office-level management, LAN + WAN, Internet and Intranet, and website management.
• To enable development of application software for use in Government departments.
• To establish LAN systems at YASHADA and provide 365 x 24 x 7 connectivity for training programmes, library use, faculty and trainee - participants in the campus.
• To develop e-learning knowledge portals and provide gateways for access to training programmes and reading material.

CIT's Activities

• Conducting training programmes on various aspects of computers and information systems.
• Planning and overseeing purchase and maintenance of computers and related equipments.
• Developing application software for Government departments and YASHADA.
• Providing application support, problem solving assistance and internal training on use of computers.
• Maintaining the Website for the Academy
• Providing Internet access on the YASHADA campus and integrating Internet into the training programmes.
• Providing advice and guidance on computerisation to other departments of the Government of Maharashtra.

Present I.T. Infrastructure

The current CIT LAN setup includes:

• A Server Room consisting of 10 Servers.
• 450 access points for 200 desktops and 250 access points through 'Thin Clients'.
• 3 computer based classrooms and IT labs

The Internet access is a dedicated 24 x 7 link through 2 MBPS Hathway link and 1 MBPS STPI soft link.

Software Development and IT Projects

In-House

• Gramlekha Software for State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD).
• Audio-Visual Multimedia Microplanning project.
• Register of Innovation (ROI).

Turnkey Projects

• Training Management Information System (TMIS)
• Co-ordinating the Microplanning Project with CCMP and COEP.
• YASHADA Intranet

Systems Implementation

• IT Inventory and Assets Management System.
• Firewall with UTM for Internet Security.
• Email, Messaging and Collaboration Suite (Zimbra).
• An Asterisk based Call Center with advanced features for BRGF Scheme.
• A Feature reached Website for National Documentation Center, for DoPT sponsered CBPR Programme.
• An e learning platform based on Moodle Learning Content Management System.
• Various applications for CIT's internal use.

Consultancy

• IT Inventory and Assets Management System