IGNOU news
[This article was published in the May 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
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Jan: AIR started broadcasting IGNOU programmes from Bombay and Hyderabad.
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Rural India gets a taste of e-Governance
C Chandramouli, State Information Technology (IT) secretary of Kerala, announced on Thursday that under the State’s e-Governance programme, every third of the village in the state will have Internet-enabled kiosks within 11 months
Wi-fi for Eye Care in Rural Tamil Nadu
[This article was published in the November 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
With an estimated 15 million visually challenged people, India is home to the largest blind population in the world. The main causes are cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Thanks to the new technology used at Aravind Eye Hospital, Theni – thousands of villagers are now able to receive timely eye care.
Indian Govt. implements MCA21 for e-filing
The Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs has implemented an e-Governance Project called
Information Kiosks
[This article was published in the August 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
India ranks 44 among 122 countries throughout the world with a network readiness score of 4.06 (The Network Readiness Index 2006-2007 Rankings).
Free speech zone
[This article was published in the August 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Community Radio India 2007 was introduced as a new track in the country
Tea Borad of India ends contract with Accenture
The Tea Board of India (TBI), which is working for tea e-Auction project has terminated its contract with Accenture, the consultant of the project.
Coimbatore, Coonoor in India withdraws from e-Auction
In india, Coimbatore and Coonoor trade centres has withdrawn their support from the e-Auction system.
Aircel launches WiMAX service in India
Aircel Business Solutions announced that, company is going to provide wireless Internet services in Bangalore (India) through Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) technology. The company has already enabled WiMAX connectivity at the Palace grounds, the venue of Bangalore IT exhibition.
ATM enabled Kisan card launched by Vijaya Bank in Coimbatore (India)
Public sector Vijaya Bank has launched its ATM enabled Vijaya Kisan Card for farmers in Coimbatore (India).
