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Ministry / Portfolio

Information Technology

Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation —
Questions addressed
42
Answered
39
Not answered
2
Answer rate
93%
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Mr Caserne
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Mr Jhummun
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Dr Ms Daureeawo
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Mr François
4
Mr Babajee
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Mr Beejan
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Mr Edouard
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Mr Lukeeram
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All questions addressed to Information Technology

17 Dec
Answered

digital innovation/transformation towards Industrial Revolution 5.0, he will state the measures being envisa…

asked by Ms Daureeawo · Riviere des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/69) Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to digital innovation/transformation towards …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that Industrial Revolution 5.0 represents the next transformative phase in global technological …

18 Mar
Answered

the Information and Communication Technologies Authority, he will, 45 for the benefit of the House, obtain t…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/148) Dr. Ms. R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Information and Communication …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) CANCER CARE ECOSYSTEM – CARE STANDARDS (No. B /149) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness …

25 Mar
Answered

the Information and Communication Technologies Authority, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain ther…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/217) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Information and Communication …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority that for the period January 2015 to November 2024, the …

25 Mar
Answered

the current poor mobile and internet network coverage in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, o…

asked by Ms Collet · Rodrigues

"(No. B/221) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the current poor mobile and internet network coverage in …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority that two mobile operators, namely Cellplus …

15 Apr
Answered

the Mobile Applications “MoKloud”, “MauPass”, “Mo Rendez Vous” and “Mwa Mo Wallet”, he will state if conside…

asked by Mr Caserne · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/380) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Mobile Applications “MoKloud”, …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. Member for the question. With regard to the apps, it seems there has been an explosion of mobile …

15 Apr
Answered

the mobile and internet network coverage in the region of Beau Plateau, Goodlands, he will, for the benefit…

asked by Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/386) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre D'or) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the mobile and internet network coverage in the …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for the question. I am informed that the region of Beau Plateau in Goodlands is developing and, at …

6 May
Answered

the Mauritius Post Ltd., he will for benefit of the House, obtain therefrom information as to the number of…

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(No. B/424) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Mauritius Post Ltd., he will for benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that over the last 10 years, Mauritius Post Ltd. has recruited 462 officers in total out of which 106 …

13 May
Answered

telecommunications antenna towers around the country, he will state if his Ministry is in presence of any co…

asked by Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/505) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to telecommunications antenna towers around the …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority that since January 2023, 10 complaints have …

13 May
Answered

the reported financial loss at the Mauritius Post Ltd., he will state the measures being envisaged to redres…

asked by Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/515) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the reported financial loss at the Mauritius Post …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank the hon. Member for the question. I am informed by the Mauritius Post Ltd. that as at 30 June 2024, accumulated …

15 Jul
Answered

the Mauritius 37 Post Offices in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, informa…

asked by Mr François · Rodrigues

"(No. B/668) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Mauritius 37 Post Offices in Rodrigues, he will, for the …"

Reply

The Minister of Education and Human Resource (Dr. M. Gungapersad): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I will answer this PQ on behalf of the …

15 Jul
Answered

the new Government Mobile App KOREK!, he will state the Government services and documents that will be avail…

asked by Mr Caserne · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/687) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the new Government Mobile App KOREK!, he …"

Reply

The Minister of Education and Human Resources (Dr. M. Gungapersad): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I will reply to this PQ on behalf of my …

29 Jul
Answered

the circulation of false information and the use of fake profiles to disseminate same, amongst others, he wi…

asked by Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/797) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the circulation of false information and the use …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank the hon. Member for this question. Indeed, the phenomenon of false information and the proliferation of fake …

28 Oct
Answered

the African Network Information Centre, he will state the key actions taken to preserve the integrity thereo…

asked by Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien

"(No. B/947) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the African Network Information Centre, he will …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the outset, I wish to inform the House that the African Network Information Centre, also known as AFRINIC, is a …

11 Nov
Answered

Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Information Technol…

asked by Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/994) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard 76 to the suspension of the social media …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARENESS PROGRAMMES – SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISE MAURITIUS LTD – BENEFICIARIES

11 Nov
Answered

the Government Telephone Directory, he will state if consideration will be given for the issue of hard copie…

asked by Mr Caserne · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/1005) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Government Telephone Directory, he …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that in line with the Government Programme 2025–2029 and the Digital Transformation Blueprint launched by the Ministry of Information …

25 Nov
Answered

the proposed introduction of Digital Access as an integral citizen right and the way forward, including the…

asked by Mr François · Rodrigues

"(No. B/1080) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the proposed introduction of Digital Access as an integral …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, as the House may be aware, my Ministry launched a Digital Transformation Blueprint 2025-29 earlier this year and this blueprint …

2 Dec
Answered

MauPass application, he will state the current number of registered users thereof, indicating – (a) the meas…

asked by Mr Caserne · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/1128) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to MauPass application, he will state the …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. Member for this question. The MauPass application is a single sign-on platform which creates the …

2 Dec
Answered

the sum of Rs 84 million allocated in the 2025–2026 National Budget for the scheme providing free internet t…

asked by Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet

"(No. B/1133) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, with regard to the sum of Rs 84 million allocated in the …"

Reply

The Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity (Mr A. Subron): Madam Speaker, please allow me to provide the reply to this question …

2 Dec
Answered

online risks, harms, cyberbullying and harassments and victims thereof attempting/committing suicide, he wil…

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(No. B/1135) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to online risks, harms, cyberbullying and …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. Member for this question. This Government recognises that online harms, particularly those …

17 Mar
Answered

internet connection, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the mobile network operators in Maur…

asked by Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil

"(No. B/33) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to internet connection, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: I thank the hon. Member for this question, Madam Speaker. The House will recall that on 28 February 2025, I made a statement regarding the …

17 Mar
Answered

services provided in post offices, including payment of bills and road tax, he will, for the benefit of the…

asked by Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

"(No. B/58) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to services provided in post offices, including …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) TAXI OPERATORS’ WELFARE FUND – NUMBER OF MEMBERS – CONTRIBUTION COLLECTED 138

24 Mar
Answered

the protection of the youth from cyberbullying, cyberviolence, online suicide and sextorsions, he will state…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/107) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the protection of the youth from …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I would like to, first, thank the hon. Member for this question. As I had already indicated in my reply PQ B/135 on 02 December …

31 Mar
Answered

services provided in post offices, including payment of bills and road tax, he will, for the benefit of the…

asked by Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

"(No. B/182) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to services provided in post offices, including …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. Member for this question. I am informed by Mauritius Post Ltd. that it currently operates a total …

7 Apr
Answered

the KOREK Application, he will state where matters stand as to the coming into operation of the digital driv…

asked by Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien

"(No. B/315) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the KOREK Application, he will state where …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) NOUVELLE FRANCE – WATER PUMP FAILURES – WATER SUPPLY – SHORT & LONG-TERM MEASURES

21 Apr
Answered

the deployment and adoption of the SuperApp KOREK in Rodrigues Island, he will state – (a) the measures bein…

asked by Ms Collet · Rodrigues

"(No. B/420) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the deployment and adoption of the SuperApp KOREK in Rodrigues …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will be replying to PQ B/420, PQ B/466 together as they pertain to the same subject. Madam Speaker, the …

21 Apr
Answered

the post offices, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Posts Ltd. and table the…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/423) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the post offices, he will, for the …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I would like to refer to replies given to previous PQs, wherein I highlighted the difficult …

28 Apr
Answered

the current financial situation of the Mauritius Post Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain in…

asked by Mr Edouard · Rodrigues

"(No. B/520) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the current financial situation of the Mauritius Post Ltd., he …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I wish to thank the hon. Member for this question and with your permission I wish to recall my responses to PQs B/424, B/515 and …

28 Apr
Answered

the e-billing system implemented by Mauritius Telecom, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain informa…

asked by Mr Beejan · Grand' Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/539) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the e-billing system implemented by Mauritius …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank the hon. Member for the question. I am informed that Mauritius Telecom has introduced e-billing as …