Telangana State Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Department (IT&C)’s main objective is to promote the use of Information Technology (IT) and act as a promoter / facilitator in the field of Information Technology in the state and build an IT driven continuum of Government services.

IT&C Department’s core functions are:
- Formulation of IT policy
- Focal point of IT related investment
- Promoting and Facilitating e-Governance and Smart Cities
- Stimulating entrepreneurship and facilitating students’ training /reskilling
- Department level coordination for IT applications / projects
- Planning and Coordination of all IT projects in the government
- Appraisal of new technologies and prescribing uniform standards
- Prioritization of departmental IT programs
- Technical support to government departments
- Pro-active promotion of IT in governance
- Participation / organisation of IT events
- Publication of promotional material
- IT-enabled services
- Management of all major networks in government
- Geographical Information system IT and IT-enabled education
- Citizen-centric projects of E-governance
Note: As per the AP Reorganization Act, 2014, certain institutions serve both the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh till they are bifurcated. The below listed organizations and institutions should be seen in that light.