IT in India to Get Big Boost in 2008
The Department of Information Technology announced that the year 2008 will be roll out year for Information and Communication Technology in the country.
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India: Delhi is the Best e-Governed State of 2007
According to Dataquest-IDC e-Gov Survey 2008, Delhi is the best e-Governed state of 2007 followed by Goa, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
UN releases e-Government Readiness
The United Nations (UN) has released survey of e-Government readiness around the world. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) were the highest ranked countries in the Middle East. The UAE moved up to 32nd spot from 42nd in 2005.
India: Karnataka Slips on e-Way
Karnataka which was ranked No 2 last year in e-Governance is now slipped to No 9 according to a survey, conducted by CyberMedia’s publication Dataquest, in association with research firm IDC India on the impact of e-Governance on business and laypersons. According to survey, there is lack of political stability, which is crucial to the success of e-Governance initiatives.
India: Karnataka slips on e-Way
Karnataka which was ranked No 2 last year in e-Governance is now slipped to No 9 according to a survey, conducted by CyberMedia’s publication Dataquest, in association with research firm IDC India on the impact of e-Governance on business and laypersons. According to survey, there is lack of political stability, which is crucial to the success of e-Governance initiatives.
India Slips on UN e-Governance
In e-Governance readiness, India has fallen from a rank of 87 in 2005 to 113 in 2008 on e-Government readiness. According to the UN e-Government Survey 2008, India has slipped 26 places in the last three years and been overtaken by countries like Maldives (ranked 95), Sri Lanka (101) and even Iran (108).
Broadband Connectivity in India
In order to expand broadband connectivity to rural areas under the purview of Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), the Indian Telegraph Rules have been amended. The Indian Telegraph has added stream IV under the title ‘Provision of broadband connectivity to villages in a phased manner’.
India: All Gujarat Villages now Connected to the Net by Broadband
The Gujarat (India) Government is bringing broadband connectivity to all villages of the state, so that every household can avail the advantages of information technology.
Coal India to Launch e-Auction for Future Soon
Coal India will launch e-Auction for forwards contracts coal from March 28, 2008 to offer mostly high-grade coal from underground mines.
India: UNDP Poverty Alleviation Plan for BIMARU States
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has chalk ed out a poverty alleviation plan for Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (BIMARU) states of India.
