Geo-Informatics Centre Coming up in Himachal
The Himachal Pradesh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat for setting up a centre in the hill state
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No More Excuses; Pay Your Tax Through ATMS Anytime, Anywhere
State-owned Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) launched the Income Tax payment facility through ATMs for their customers.
Maharashtra Signs up ABM for e-Governance Project
IT company ABM Knowledgeware has recently announced that it has bagged a Rs 63.62 crore e-Governance contract from the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM).
Arunachal Links Various Departments Through SWAN
Arunachal Pradesh successfully set up the State Wide Area Network (SWAN) project last week to connect various offices in 15 district headquarters and 46 blocks in the state in a network.
Haryana Creating Resident Database for UID
The Haryana government is creating a database of all the residents in the state. The database is being created under the Unique Identification (UID) project of the central government which is in its initial stages of implementation in the state.
Now, Pension Through a Smart Card in Haryana
Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Department announced a new initiative, wherein, beneficiaries of various pension schemes in Haryana will now get their pension amount through electronic banking using smart card. The move is aimed at making policy implementation transparent and also to check corruption.
Law to Make Electronic Service Delivery Compulsory
All central government organisations and departments in the country will soon switch to e-governance. The Centre is contemplating to bring […]
Biometric Identification for Tourists in Malaysia
From 1 June 2011 onwards, foreigners entering Malaysia will have their thumbprints taken under a biometric system. Covering all 96 entry points, this security effort is meant to register and monitor foreigners from their arrival until departure, informed Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
e-Passport Soon in Sri Lanka
The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka is planning to introduce biometric passport system within the year to increase travel document security and personal identity protections.
Kapil SIbal Inaugurates Rural Service Centre in Haryana
Union IT & Communications Minister Kapil Sibal inaugurated a rural service centre (RSC) in Badshahpur village recently. The RSC set up by a private telecom infrastructure firm, as per the PPP model, will facilitate education through internet, telecom services, healthcare and e-governance-related services in rural areas.
