Haryana (India) launches website to facilitate investment in the state
The Government of Haryana has launched a website called HaryanaIndustries.nic.in in association with Microsoft India.
E governance
e-Governance brings down sand prices in Kerala district
The administration of Kerala’s Thrissur district has successfully implemented a centralized reservation system to bring down the price of sand, which had been controlled by mafia of sand miners and lorry owners.
Delhi Cabinet approved implementation of online
The Delhi Cabinet on 14 January, 2008 approved implementation of the online Project Jeevan that would provide a single-window facility for various services pertaining to different departments and ministries in the Capital in order to make it a truly hi-tech city. While 23 departments and 104 services have been identified to be brought under the “Jeevan
New online system increases transparency at MEPA
The Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) launched an an e-government initiative that will improve transparency and public participation in the country.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to look at complaints that Comcast interferes with the Internet
Kevin J. Martin, the Federal Communications Commissioner, has recently said that his organization will investigate complaints that Comcast actively interferes with Internet traffic as its subscribers try to share files online.
Capacity Building Scheme in India under NeGP
The Government of India has approved the Capacity Building Scheme for taking National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) forward across the country in all the states & UTs.
3iInfotech identified to provide Government-to-Citizen services
The State Government of Tamil Nadu has selected 3i Infotech to set up Common Service Centres (CSC) in all fives zones of the state to provide Internet facility and Government to Citizen services (G2C) services.
E-governance in Africa goes backwards
South Africa stood 61st in e-Governance rankings among 192 UN member states. According to the UN e-Government Survey 2008, South Africa is far behind in e-Governance as compare to other UN member states.
Viet Nam climbs 14 spots on UN E-governance readiness standings
Vietnam has gained more 14 spots in the UN 2008 e-Governance Readiness Index. It means that Vietnam reached the 91st position amongst 192 ranked countries.
Maharashtra (India) Govt. plans 9,000 kiosks for e-gov
The Government of Maharashtra is planning to set up around 9,000 kiosks across the state on a build, operate, own and transfer (BOOT) basis to mark the year 2008 as the
