Multimedia Systems Lab of National Informatics Centre, one of the pioneers in the field of Multimedia Technology and Applications, was established in September 1992 with the vision of providing low cost Multimedia solutions to the Indian multimedia market. This Lab has been reorganized as Multimedia Engineering and Facilities Division or Videoconferencing Division to provide & maintain NIC Videoconferencing Services. The division also has the following areas of responsibilities:

Basic Technology development leading to the creation of facilities, hardware, system software, interface electronics, interface software and standardization on all aspects of Multimedia Communication, Interactive Multimedia, Videoconferencing, and Interactive TV. 

In the field of Videoconferencing since 1995, the technical expertise of Videoconferencing Division is unmatched in the country. Videoconferencing division has also setup a network of 490 Videoconferencing sites over NICNET located at various cities all over India. This network runs on high-speed satellite highway of NIC called NICNET. 

Member's Profile

There is only one feature which makes an organization differ from others and that is the People behind. The knowledge base of the division comprises of multi-disciplinary individuals, which includes people from Engineering, Management, Product design and Visual Communication backgrounds. An amalgamation of varied interest of individuals creates a positive working environment. Videoconferencing division keeps the hierarchical management system at one side when it comes to team work. Every lab member is part of the experience called "VIDEOCONFERENCING". Meet the Team members -

Shri Rajesh Gera, Senior Technical Director

Sh. V.T.V Ramana
Sh. Dayanand Saha
Sh. Anand Swarup Srivastava
Sh. Subhendu D Choudhury
Sh. K.P.Sharan
Sh. B. K. Sharma
Sh. Ashok Kumar
Sh. J.L.Raveendran