The visionaries of Kerala can be proud of the moment when they launched Akshaya Project as an initiative to address the backwardness of the Malappuram district in 2002 They were able to materialize the exact concept PURA and it was officially inaugurated by none other than Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on 18th Nov 2002.
Vision
Achieving 100% digital and social inclusion by ‘Connecting the Unconnected’.
To improve services at the base of the delivery chain.
Building collaborative relationships with citizens and other communities.
Restructuring the programs so as to leverage the assets of Government to enhance the mission productivity.
Disseminating information to improve public communication and to encourage a shared understanding of public issues.
Mission
To bridge the gap between the ‘Information Rich and the Information Poor’.
To improve e-literacy in underserved areas and to provide a platform for Government to citizen services through a public-private partnership.
Improving public service delivery by making services accessible to ‘the common man’ in her/his locality.
Transformation of Governance to provide efficient, transparent and convenient services to the Citizens through Information & Communication Technologies.