Rural IT Training For Youth of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu government has launched a Statewide Rural IT Finishing School programme to help students who had completed Standard X and above to become BPO employees.
E governance
GoI Sanctions US$351 Million For e-Services Network
US$351 million sanctioned by Government of India (GoI) to deliver government-to-government, government-to-business and government-to-citizen e-services in 32 states and Union Territories (UTs) across the country.
Certified Course on Internet Surfing For Just Rs 125
Learn internet surfing for just Rs 125 at 2,000-odd Sify cybercafes through the country in just a ten hour course. Participants completing this course will be issued a certificate jointly by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and Sify Technologies and the certificate is signed by the Secretary, Department of Information Technology (DIT).
Apple Launches Safari 4 Browser
Apple has announced the launch of public beta version of Safari 4, claiming it to be the world
Better Managed Government Websites
Guidelines for the management of government websites has been formulated by the department of administrative reforms and public grievances, New Delhi, along with the department of information technology, and National Informatics Centre (NIC).
Biometric Identity Card System at Cochin Port
In view of the security threats the Cochin Port Trust has taken a series of measures to strengthen security. Biometric identity card system for access control into the port has been introduced as a primary security measure.
Smart Cards for NREGA Workers in Bihar
e-Shakti, smart cards for labourers under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) has been introduced in Bihar. This e-shakti scheme is being launched in two panchayats of the district.
Sahara Plans to Expand into the Healthcare Sector
Sahara Prime City Ltd, the real estate arm of the Sahara India Pariwar, is looking to expand into the healthcare sector.
Smart Cards Introduced by SBI in UP
The State Bank of India (SBI), has started making direct payment to the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) beneficiaries through SBI biometric smart card, on a pilot basis in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh (UP).
ICT For Rural Folks Introduced in Malaysia
A pilot project known as InfoSTI@MOSTI by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation within hi-fi wireless service, computer training and cyber-net browsing are available for free, is aiming towards changing the mindset of rural people in Malaysia.
