The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has awarded the Taxnet 2.0 project to M/s Bharti-Airtel Ltd for providing network connectivity, facility management services and video conferencing services to the Income Tax Department (ITD), subsequent to approval by the Government. This is a state-of-the-art technology, providing secure, reliable and seamless connectivity services and marks a significant advancement over the current Taxnet 1.0 project. It will go a long way in enhancing the digital infrastructure of the Department.
The Taxnet 2.0 aims to revamp the Income Tax Department's network system, provide enhanced security, improved reliability, and a seamless user experience for all stakeholders. M/s Bharti-Airtel Ltd, renowned for its expertise and innovative solutions in the field of telecommunication, has been selected for this critical project through an open tender selection process.
The key features of Taxnet 2.0 project include enhanced security by utilizing state-of-the-art technology to protect sensitive data and ensure privacy, higher reliability by delivering consistent and dependable service to departmental users across the country and seamless connectivity by ensuring smooth and uninterrupted access to departmental users, thereby enhancing tax services for citizens and businesses alike.
The implementation of Taxnet 2.0 project will provide a robust network connectivity platform to the ITD that further advances the government's commitment to modernizing our digital infrastructure and delivering high-quality services to the public.
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