Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu

The Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT) (Tamil: தமிழ்நாடு மின்னணுவியல் கழகம் (வரையறுக்கப்பட்டது)) is a South Indian, public sector undertaking, established on 21 March 1977. ELCOT functions to promote, establish and run State Public Sector Enterprises for Electronic items; manage, supervise, finance, advise, assist, aid or collaborate with any private and public associations, firms, companies, enterprises, undertakings, institutions, and schemes for the advancement and development of electronics and information technology. It is considered the back office for the Information Technology Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu, and functions to implement the Government's E-Governance initiative.