DEV IT Secures GEDA Contract for Document Digitisation

17 Feb 2025 CW Team

DEV Information Technology has won a contract from the Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) for scanning and digitising physical records and developing a web-based Document Management System (DMS) for its Gandhinagar office.

The fixed-cost project, valued at Rs 19.2 million, is set for completion within six months. Pranav Pandya, Founder and Chairman, DEV IT, said the contract underscores the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality IT solutions.

He added that the company has also secured multiple e-Governance orders, including projects for Rajasthan State RERA, Kaushal Darpan, and Gujarat’s Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation. The GEDA contract strengthens DEV IT’s presence in the government sector and aligns with its strategy to expand across public sector undertakings.

The company is also focusing on IT infrastructure, public sector modernisation, cybersecurity, and data analytics to drive digital transformation.

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