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.
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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.
e-K Agrikultura launched in Philippines
The Department of Agriculture of Philippines has launched e-K Agrikultura through its Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR). The e-K Agrikultura is also known as “Kagalingan sa Agrikultura tungo sa Kabuhayan, Kasaganaan at Kaunlaran.
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.
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.
Patna Municipal Corporation launches e-governance initiative
The Patna Municipal Corporation is moving one step ahead in the direction of e-Governance initiatives with the launch of dynamic […]
eSeva facility for villages
The Andhra Pradesh government is trying to extend eSeva facilities for people across all the villages in the State. The state government is developing a number of systems to connect villages and towns across the state.
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
E-tax payment may be made compulsory in India
From April 1, 2008 individual and corporate taxpayers who pay INR 50,000 and more as tax in a single payment may have to make the payment electronically. According to the sources in the Finance Ministry, a formal announcement to this effect from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is expected shortly. Mandatory e-payment of taxes will boost the CBDT
