Date: September 8, 2026
Operational / Strategic Disclosures
Contract Award Details:
- TCS has won a bid worth Rs. 122.6 crore to implement the next phase of the Odisha State Workflow Automation System (OSWAS 3.0)
- The contract extends TCS's partnership with the Government of Odisha by approximately 6 years
- Platform will be powered by TCS DigiBOLTTM, combining workflow automation, integration, analytics, security, and AI-enabled capabilities
Platform Features and Capabilities:
- Modern, secure, and scalable platform built on microservices architecture
- AI-enabled capabilities and mobile-first design
- Odia language support and integration with government systems
- Unified digital workplace enabling digital file processing, electronic approvals, real-time tracking, and easier access to records
- Will simplify administration by reducing friction in routine tasks and enable faster, informed decision-making
Implementation Scope:
- System supports more than 4,600 government offices and nearly 50,000 users statewide
- Replaces paper-based filing processes and manual follow-ups with transparent and efficient digital processes
- Extends digital governance across directorates, districts, and corporations throughout state administration
Historical Context:
- Odisha's paperless administration journey began in 2009 with OSWAS 1.0 to digitize file processing within Odisha Secretariat
- OSWAS 2.0 was implemented in 2018 with technology refresh, stronger infrastructure, and wider rollout
- OSWAS has served as the digital backbone of the Government of Odisha since 2009
Other TCS Initiatives with Odisha Government:
- Odisha Birth and Death Registration System
- Digital solutions supporting Mission Shakti's Women Self Help Group Interest-Subvention processes
- Integrated Financial Management System
- Odisha Judicial Workflow Automation System (OJWAS) for the High Court of Orissa
Broader Context:
- TCS has similar governance solutions including RajKaj in Rajasthan and initiatives in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat
- Nearly 7 out of 10 Indians benefit from TCS-enabled technology services directly or indirectly
- TCS generated consolidated revenues of over US $30 billion in fiscal year ended March 31, 2026