Maharashtra Board to Establish Data Centre in Pune for Exam Records Digitization
Maharashtra board to set up own data centre in Pune; SSC, HSC records since 1965 to be digitised
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The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is setting up a data centre in Pune to digitize and securely store examination records for SSC and HSC since 1965. This initiative aims to enhance data security, reduce costs, and improve access to student services.
- 01MSBSHSE is establishing a state-level data centre in Pune.
- 02The data centre will centralize records from all nine divisional boards.
- 03A digitization drive for records dating back to 1965 is underway.
- 04The project aims to improve data security and reduce long-term costs.
- 05Students will eventually access their marksheets digitally.
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The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is taking a significant step towards improving its digital infrastructure by establishing a data centre in Pune, Maharashtra, India. This centre will centralize and manage examination records for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from all nine divisional boards, including Pune, Mumbai, and Nagpur. Currently, the board relies on rented facilities, incurring substantial annual costs. The new data centre, developed in collaboration with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support, is expected to be operational within a year. Chairman Trigun Kulkarni emphasized that this initiative will enhance data security and expedite student services. Additionally, the board is digitizing approximately 80 lakh pages of historical records dating back to 1965, allowing students to access their marksheets and related documents digitally in the future.
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This initiative will enhance data security for student records and reduce costs associated with external data storage. Students will benefit from easier access to their examination documents.
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