Rural India to become e-Sufficient through Info kiosks
The ambitious plan to set up 1,00,000 CSCs, connecting 6,00,000 villages across India, is slated to be operational by 2007 and aims to bridge the digital divide in the country.
E governance
TRAI wants Govt of India to kickstart shift to IPv6 through e-Gov
Issuing the draft recommendations, the telecom regulator TRAI said the usage of IPv6, a new internet protocol platform in e-Governance projects, be made mandatory to give a headstart to the deployment of this advanced technology that will expand the available IP address space, provide better service, mobility support and security.
e-Goverment on the go in Macedonia with Microsoft support
Several e-Government Web sites have opened as part of a two-year-old partnership agreement between Macedonia and Microsoft Corp. to enhance IT in the Eastern European country.
Delhi police add new application to e-Police pragramme
The Common Integrated Police Application (CIPA) was formally launched with the inauguration of it at the Connaught Place Police Station by Union Minister for Communications and IT, Dayanidhi Maran and was rolled out in all the 128 police stations of Delhi.
Radiant plans global e-Governance division in India
Radiant Infosystems Pvt Ltd, a Bangalore-based IT player, is planning to set up its global e-Governance division in the Indian city Hyderabad by the end of 2006.
Bostwana Government’s e-Readiness
The Government of Botswana is in the early stages of a move towards e-Government. There is a central government website – www.gov.bw. There is currently no e-Government strategy in place, however the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology is in the process of establishing an e-Government framework.
Southern Indian police launches Web log
In keeping with the policy of the Karnataka Government in India to implement e-Governance in the day-to-day administration to the maximum extent, the Dakshina Kannada District Police has launched its official Web log (blog).
e-Seva in rural areas of Medak in south India
Villagers in this southern Indian district will soon have e-Seva facility. At the click of a button, they can pay all their taxes without trekking long distances and obtain information from various departments.
Microsoft to push e-Governance in India
IT major Microsoft is to invest $1.7 billion in India and also partner the government of India in pushing e-Governance through National Institute for Smart Governance (NISG).
Intel making computer for e-Governance
World renowned chipmaker, Intel, has developed community based computer which would be used by the Union government for e-Governance purposes.
