Now Mumbaikars can SMS Complains to Police
The Mumbai Police has launched an SMS complaint service wherein people can sms their grievances to the police. The two toll-free mobile numbers activated for this service are: 77381 44144 and 77381 33133.
E governance
Six lakh Handheld Electronic Devices for BPL Census
In an effort to expedite Census and minimize its error, Union Ministry of Rural Development has planned to collect digital data of BPL families across the country, with the help of 6 lakh hand held electronic devices.
Paperless Administration, Not a Distant Dream
In the third phase of e-Governance in South Goa district, the administration plans to link the 72 talathi offices with digital network, thereby enabling a paperless office.
Biometric Access for Foreigners in Malaysia
Malaysia is all set to use biometric system on foreigners entering the country from next month, the Immigration Department has informed.
CM Launches New Smart Card Scheme in Maharashtra
Maharashtra CM, Prithviraj Chavan, recently launched a new initiative in Bhiwandi village of a state. The initiative is on the lines of financial inclusion using biometrics where he issued smart cards to beneficiaries of the Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojyna, a state-sponsored financial aid scheme for destitutes.
Nigeria Looking for National Broadband Policy
MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd has called for a National Broadband Policy to serve as a roadmap for broadband penetration and service delivery in the country.
UP Looking to Integrate Student Database
The database of about 45 lakh students from 11 universities in Uttar Pradesh would be prepared by June in order to ensure online admission facility from the new academic year
Citizen Engagement in Policy Making Through Rs 20 cr Fund
In a major initiative towards making citizen engagement more integral and active part of National e-Governance Plan across the country, the Centre has proposed a Citizen Engagement Fund.
After Gujarat, Uttarakhand rolls out e-Mamta
The Health Department of Uttarakhand has finalised the eMamta system of mother and child tracking which mainly aims at ensuring proper and timely vaccination of the pregnant women and new born.
