Indian Army Department of Military Affairs,
Ministry of Defence
Project Overview
- The Indian Army issued Work Order No. GEMC-511687743909185 for the provision of services related to the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of websites, web portals, web-enabled applications, and mobile applications using Open-Source Solutions (OSS).
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The requirement includes providing qualified technical manpower to perform system study, design preparation, development activities, testing, implementation, and ongoing maintenance support. The engagement is governed under the service category:
“Design, Development, Implementation and Maintenance of Websites, Web Portal, Web Enabled Application and Mobile Apps – Open-Source Solution.” -
The objective of the project is to support the Indian Army in building and maintaining secure, standards-compliant, and functional web and mobile-based systems.
The business need arises from the Army’s requirement for modernized digital platforms, ongoing improvements, multilingual capability, security compliance, and timely maintenance of existing or new web applications.
Key Features
Development & Implementation Services
- System study and requirement gathering
- Design and development of websites, portals, web-enabled apps, and mobile apps
- Functional, integration, and system testing
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Deployment and go-live assistance
Maintenance & Support
- Operations and maintenance (O&M) services
- Defect correction and issue resolution
- Technical support as required
Compliance Requirements
- Mandatory GIGW Version 2 compliance
- Mandatory CERT-IN Security Audit
- SSL certificate usage for secure deployment
Integration & Content Support
- Integration with e-Forms and payment gateway (where applicable)
- Content collection, validation, proofreading, and Unicode support
Documentation Deliverables
- System Requirement Specification (SRS)
- Design documents
- User Manuals & Technical Documentation
- Source Code handover
- Security Audit compliance reports
Manpower Provision
- Deployment of technical resources as required under the work order
- On-site support if demanded by the client
Technologies and Tools Used
- Open-Source Solution (OSS) platforms only
- Compliance with GIGW v2 (Government of India Web Guidelines)
- CERT-IN certified security standards
- SSL-based secure deployment
- Unicode support for multilingual content
Outcome / Impact
- Indian Army receives professional support for developing and maintaining secure, standards-compliant digital systems.
- Web portals, applications, and mobile apps delivered using open-source technologies reduce licensing costs.
- GIGW v2 and CERT-IN compliance ensures improved security and adherence to national guidelines.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through structured maintenance, documentation, and on-site technical support.
- Improved accessibility, scalability, and functionality of Army digital services through continuous development and updates.
