Collaboration for better ICT-readiness and Security
Hemant Sharma, Vice- Chair, BSA India Committee Most of the people draw an analogy that Information Technology is similar to […]
Aakash 2 will democratise technology: Sachin Pilot
The Central government has said that “Aakash 2” project was aimed at “democratising technology” in the country. Aakash 2 is […]
Biometric monitoring for I-T department employees
The Income Tax Department has decided to bring its over two-lakh strong staff under biometric monitoring system to ensure strict […]
India’s first online Retail G-Sec Portal launched by IDBI
With the launch of IDBI’s G-Sec Portal, retail investors will have the opportunity to easily invest in Government securities, which […]
Implementation Challenges in e-Governance
The key challenges are: e-Infrastructure, which is inadequate and uneven. Then there is a need for better awareness and e-Literacy. […]
Nigeria Govt Plans to Boost ICT with NigComSat
In line with its plan to use the recently launched Nigeria Communications Satellite to revolutionise Information and Communications Technology penetration […]
ICT Enabled Agri Initiative
Knowledge Share Centers Implementing Agency: Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture www.naipsrl.org/ikisan The Knowledge Share Centers have succeeded in delivering […]
A GIFT to the Nation
GIFT, a Public Private Partnership between GUDCL and IL&FS, is currently giving shape to a new dream, one that is […]
Bringing Accountability for e-Governance
[This article was published in the July 2011 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Once the new legislation on e-Services for public is passed, all government departments will have to issue a framework within six months on services to be digitised and formats to be adopted, along with a cut-off date for completing the exercise
World Bank Approves $ 150 Million Loan for NeGP
India has inked a loan agreement with World Bank for 150 million dollars for the ‘e-Delivery of Public Services Development Policy Loan’ under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP),
