13 Passport Seva Kendras in Kerala
Centre has decided to set up 13 Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) in Kerala, it is the highest number in any state. Out of a total of 77 PSKs planned for across the country, 13 will be in Kerala.
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PAN-Africa e-Health to Revolutionise Medical Care
PAN- African e-health programme at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, will now make telemedicine in Africa not only broaden the scope of health services in the continent, but also give specialised care at the doorstep of the common man.
e-Governance Services in Bihar by Srei, PNB
Srei Sahaj has been mandated to roll out 5,565 common service centers in Bihar. Srei Sahaj, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB) which will enable a speedier implementation of the e-governance project in Bihar.
INR 387 Cr. for Urban Development Schemes in Kerala
The comprehensive urban development schemes costing INR.387 crore in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi cities, in Kerala, under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) has been approved.
Payments is an Issue for TCS
‘Getting payments on time’, is the biggest problem faced by the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) when it comes to dealing with domestic business.
Jobs for Rural India, NREGA’s Plan Ahead
With National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) in place, more than 2.69 lakh people have been recruited by the state governments for providing vital assistance for the implementation. INR 39,000 crores have already been spent during the last three years.
Online Registration for Foreign Nationals in Hyderabad
Now Hyderabad has online facility for the registration of the visiting foreign nationals (other than Pakistanis), who can register their arrival in Hyderabad with the Foreigners’ Registration Office (FRO) of the City Police Commissioner online.
e-Procurement Adopted by Vietnam
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Department of Public Procurement (Ministry of Planning and Investment) announced plans for the establishment of an electronic procurement system in Hanoi, Vietnam. The project will establish a key e-bidding system, based on the Korean national e-procurement system, the Korea Online e-Procurement System.
Gujarat to get SMS Alerts for Paying Property Tax
Gujarat will soon be getting reminders on mobile for paying professional or property taxes. The mobile governance by the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) aims to reach citizens for giving out important SMS alerts on property tax, professional tax, renewal of licenses such as food, shops and establishment and drugs.
e-Government Forum to be Held in Rwanda
Preparations for the third annual African e-government Forum to be held in Rwanda in March have begun. The three-day event will give an opportunity to Information and communication technologies to voice their views, insights, knowledge and share experiences at the forum.
