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IT major Accenture has bagged a three-year management consulting and technology contract from the Maharashtra Government.
Using biometric signatures, Accentrue will build an online portal and create a database for financial inclusion of unorganised workers. It will build a technology system to provide services, including registration and filing up of applications.
This phase will be integrated with the Unique Identification Programme (UID) of the Central Government.
Biometrics are unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, that can be used for automated recognition.
The contract is for helping to manage the administration of labour laws and create a system to support services ranging from renewal of licences to filing online grievances through an interactive portal, Accenture said in a statement.
The company, however, did not disclose the value of the contract.
“We look forward to helping improve the way India’s people can access information and interact with their Government. We are delighted to partner with the Government on its journey toward making Maharashtra a high performing state,” Accenture Managing Director Health and Public Service business (India) Mr Krishna Giri said.
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