GanjamGanjam: Pioneer in e-Governance

R. Gayatri

Ganjam: Pioneer in e-Governance

Ganjam district is named after the Old Township and European fort.The name Ganjam comes from the word Gan-i-aam which means Granary of the World. It is spreading over the geographical area of 8070.60 square km. in Odissa.There are 22 blocks, 475 Grampanchayats, 18 Urban Local bodies, 3229 villages, 29 Police Stations and 13 Assembly Constituencies.The district has played a great role in the political scenario of Odissa as four Chief Ministers of Odissa belong to this district. NIC is playing a major role in empowering the rural masses by spreading ICT based information & services.

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