Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu

The Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT) (Tamil: தமிழ்நாடு மின்னணுவியல் கழகம் (வரையறுக்கப்பட்டது)) is an Indian, public sector undertaking,^[1] 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.^[2] 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.^[3]

Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited

Native name	தமிழ்நாடு மின்னணுவியல் கழகம்
Company type	Government-owned corporation
Industry	Electronics
Founded	21 March 1977
Headquarters	Chennai, Tamil Nadu , India
Area served	Tamil Nadu
Key people	J. Kumaragurubaran IAS (Chairman) Dr. R. Kannan IAS (Managing Director) Arun Raj IAS (Executive Director)
Owner	Government of Tamil Nadu
Parent	Department of Information Technology (Tamil Nadu)
Website	www.elcot.in