LIC, India plans to e-enable their to Micro Insurance Agents
The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has pioneered micro-insurance to increase its penetration into semi-urban and rural India.
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Philippines Government allocates two million for ICT projects
Philippines Government has approved two multi-billion peso information and communication projects. Chinese Government will finance about $800 million through loans, which would be payable in about 15 years.
EU report: Slovenia good in e-Governance
Slovenia has shown good development in Africa. According to recently published report of EU, Slovenia is showing good development.
ictQatar, SCFA to enhance e-Literacy for women
The Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQatar) has singed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) to enhance the role of Qatari women in the society through developing their IT skills.
Apollo and IBM’s endeavour to facilitate online medical knowledge dissemination
India’s Apollo Hospital Group has joined hands with IBM in an endeavour to develop an online professional platform for doctors across the globe. The proposed online platform is named as
Andhra Bank, Kingfisher join to offer airline ticket via ATMs
This would be the first time not only in India but also in South Asia to offer air-tickets in ATMs. Andhra Bank has tied up with Kingfisher Airlines to offer customers to purchase the air-tickets through the bank’s 400-strong ATM network across the country.
Unesco-IPDC approves $ 60,000 fund to establish community radio in India
Unesco’s International Programme for the Development of Communication (Unesco-IPDC) has approved $ 60,000 for the establishment of the first 10 community radio in India. Unesco is funding in collaboration with organizations like Alternative India Development (AID).
Ireland’s Communication Ministry launches new e-Governance site
Ireland Ministry of Communication announced a new website for carrying information on the oards and agencies covered by department.
Govt. launches e-Governance for tax collection in India
The civic bodies of Kolkata, India have launched an integrated, centralised and e-enabled property tax collection procedure with aid from Britain’s Department for International Development.
Satellites to connect all India
Soon, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will connect India through satellites to provide education, health and other social services to people, especially who are living in rural areas.
