This department is facilitating computer training to employees of various government organizations so that the computerisation of their respective departments may be carried out to provide services to the citizens in a time-bound and transparent manner. Training on REFNIC and use of PC (word processing etc.) to about 2000 officers and officials including Secretaries and ministerial staff has been provided. Department of Information is planning to impart training to Govt. employees across the State. In first instance, Training Centres have been setup in three Districts namely Shimla, Kangra and Mandi. Lodging and boarding facilities for outstation employees have also been made available in these training centres on nominal charges. 20 employees may be trained in a single batch. There is a six days training module available on office suite at present. Any department who intends to provide training to its employees can book a slot by sending an e-mail at dit-hp@nic.in. The same e-mail address may be used for getting more information in this regard or can contact on phone nos 0177-2628914, 2628915.