Rajasthan All Set to Embrace e-Gov
With the intention of providing various IT enabled e-Government and non-government services to the citizens, the Government of Rajasthan is planning to establish Common Services Centres (CSCs) across the state.
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Greek Municipalities Taking the e-Route
In an attempt to revolutionise local government by providing e-Government services to citizens, the Government of Greece has launched a Digital Municipalities project which is aimed at modernising municipality services and bringing them into the e-Government age.
IT to Boost Power Sector in India
Very soon the desire to have power bills in your e-mail, computer-generated voice mail on your phone sending alert about the last date of payment etc. can come true.
Vietnam Jumps Ten Spots in World IT Rankings
Now Vietnam holds 73rd rank out of 127 countries for information technology (IT), according to the report, produced by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The report analyses how prepared countries are to use ICT on three main elements, ICT environment, the readiness of key stakeholder groups, and the usage of the latest ICT.
Government of California (USA) Adopts YouTube Services
The Government of California has launched the state’s official video channel on YouTube.com. The project, ‘cost-neutral’, would be implemented without any additional funds.
e-Nagarik Seva Kendras Coming Up Soon in Ranchi (India)
Soon Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) will provide birth and death certificates, payment of municipal taxes and other civic facilities via e-Nagrik Seva Kendras. Soon citizens of Ranchi will be able to get birth and death certificates and other payment of taxes with the click of mouse.
Hawaii Now Offering Online Boat Registration Services
Now vessel owners can easily renew their registration, purchase ramp use decals, and order replacement registration cards on-line with the launch of new online service at www.vessel.ehawaii.gov/vessel/ . The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ (DLNR) Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) has launched this new online service for owners of boats and vessels registered in the state of Hawaii in cooperation with ehawaii.gov.
Mayors Seeking Technological Fixes for Development and Environmental Challenges to Meet at UN
The Mayors and the Representatives of the world’s populous cities would meet in UN headquarters in New York on 23rd and 24th April 2008 to discuss how the innovative technologies can meet the environmental challenges that come up with the constantly swelling urban areas.
Thailand Ministry Unveils ICT Strategies
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry of Thailand has formulated ICT strategies for the next three years to promote the country as ICT hub of Asia.
