EDP
Cell in Gorakhpur University
The Electronic Data Processing
(EDP) Cell was established and inaugurated by the Honorable Chancellor Prof. Vishnukant
Shashtri, Governor (UP) on 21-12-2001. Now EDP Cell has completed successfully
one year with lot of credentials. The aims of EDP Cell are to implement an efficient
and transparent system, utilizing the state of art, information technology resources
for effective information storage, retrieval and transfer. Following activities
were planned in these regards:
Establishment of EDP Cell
Internet Connectivity
Campus
Networking
Web-Site Development
Modular Software Development
The
EDP Cell has been established with cutting edge technology equipments like three
high-end servers, twenty nodes, four high speed A3/A4 size laser printers and
one 500 lmp line printer fully networked on switch based technology. The internet
connectivity (64 kbps) has been established through radio link with ERNET India
(Ministry of Information Technology). Campus networking, Web-Ste development and
modular software development works are being carried out. In parallel to the high-tech
equipments the EDP Cell is well supported by highly skilled manpower.
Security
of EDP Cell
The EDP Cell is the central section of data entry
and storage. The integrity and security of data is very important.
A sensitive
confidential area as most of examination related work carried out here. For this
purpose a very tight and full proof security system is installed, in parallel
to the manual security system a three level electronic security system is implemented.
ELECTRONIC
SECURITY SYSTEM
Entry Checking: Through proximity magnetic
access card and I.D. Code No.
On-Time Checking: Through close circuit
T.V. and online recorder.
Off-Time Checking: Through sensors, fire alarm
system and auto-dialer.
Achievements of EDP
Cell
Computerization of Examination System
The university
examination system has been transformed on computer. All the work from nominal
rolls to results declaration and Mark sheets/Degree preparations are now being
carried out by EDP Cell. In the year 2002, university had 81 affiliated colleges
and one medical college with a students strength of around 1.5 lakhs, their results
were declared successfully in time in year 2003, after inclusion of six additional
colleges 1.6 lakhs students are expected to appear in the examination. The EDP
Cell is ready with all Pre-examination processing for conduct of the Examination.
Employees
Salary Bills
The salary bills and related tasks computerized
fully by the EDP Cell.
Keeping of Old Records
The old records of the university are being transformed in electronic form, which
will be ready to access immediately after the implementation of campus, network.
LAN and Internet Administration in EDP Cell
The EDP Cell LAN administration and internet administration is being done. Immediately
after the campus LAN is implemented the full management and administration will
be taken over, for which required manpower development work is in progress.
UGC Infotech Project
Having impressed
with the achievements of University and activities of EDP Cell, UGC, New Delhi,
has selected the DDU Gorakhpur University for Prestigious UGC Infonet project
in phase 1. Under the UGC Infonet Project MOU between University, UGC, ERNET India
and Inflibnet Centre has been signed. Following facilities will be extended under
the projects.
Design and implementation of UGC Infonet at DDU Gorakhpur University.
Providing
space for, and hosting websites of the University.
Installing equipments and
establishing internet connectivity.
Training of personnel to manage and maintain
the connectivity.
E-journal and internet access.
