UK local Govt. successfully implemented ICT
A new Socitm IT Trends survey shows that all ICT departments of UK local government have well placed to deliver further developments and achieved the goal of true e-Governance system.
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State Govt. launches Adhaar project to promote elementary education in HP, India
Himanchal Pradesh (HP) is following the steps of Kerala to provide elementary education at school level across Himanchal Pradesh, India. HP government has launched a project named Adhaar to provide elementary education across the state.
Indian Govt. and UNICEF plans to launch missing children website
The ministry of Women and Child Development and UNICEF are taking initiative steps to launch a website to track missing children in India.
IRCTC offers e-Ticketing service at BPCL
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to sell train tickets at the company
e-Governance plan for Indian Municipal Corporation projects
Silicon Valley technologist Srikanth Nathamuni is making a pitch for municipal e-governance systems. Srikanth Nathamuni and Infosys CEO Nandan Nilekani are together bringing IT for social and e-Governments Foundation.
Kharadi (India), the first SEZ to be online
Kharadi, Pune, India is becoming the first special economic zone (SEZ), which is going to be online. Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) is the first applicant, who entered into the first SEZ.
SME: A major hot spot for IT industry
Soon the Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is becoming a major investment hot spot for IT segment in India. The department of information technology (DIT) has recommended a slew of measures, which also includes financial incentives to encourage growth and development in SME sector.
Government promises to set up ICT hub in Nigeria
Recently, the new Governor of the State, Micheal Bot Mang has promised to set the Nigeria as a hub for ICT sector.
Andhra Pradesh (India) Government ties with MIT for open source software
The State Government is tying with the US based Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to collaborate with government in the field of e-Governance, data standards and service-oriented architecture in Andhra Pradesh, India.
EAC develops regional e-Government strategy
The East African Community (EAC) is developing a harmonised e-Government strategy. The strategy will act as add-on onto the other objectives of the sub-regional grouping which will include a common Customs Union, Common Market as well as Monetary Union.
