Information Technology has more uses than agri-business for Rural surfers in India
Generally it is perceived that IT kiosks in the rural areas would be used for gathering price intelligence or land […]
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Japan and VietNam strengthens ties to promote co-operation in the field of science and technology
Japan and VietNam has expressed their concern in expansion and strengthening of bilateral relations as part of strategic alliances in favour of peace and prosperity in the Asian region.
Government of West Bengal in India plans for more interactive e-governance platform
The West Bengal government in India is planning to make more interactive e-Governance platform by incorporating retail banking and agriculture advisory services through a network of kiosks till the gram panchayat level.
Government of Philippines taps ICTs to promote SMEs
The Philippines government is keen on implementing information and communication technology (ICT) to boost its the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.
State Bank of Travancore in India launches e-payment of taxes
The State Bank of Travancore which recently networked all its 672 branches with Core Banking Solutions, has launched the facility of e-payment of Central Excise and Service Taxes through its internet banking facility.
Digitalise campuses for higher visions
The Committee on implementation of the new reservation policy in higher educational institutions has set to be an emulative role model for campuses of higher education.
National Knowledge Commission to recommend setting up web portals and GIS mapping in India
According to the Chairman of the National Knowledge Commission in India Mr. Sam Pitroda E-governance is the key focus area for the Commission and it will recommend setting up web portals on 10 topics and GIS mapping of the country.
Sharjah Municipality Food inspection system goes digital
Sharjah Municipality inspectors are all set to conduct their examinations of various outlets selling food including supermarkets, restaurants and groceries to safeguard the health of consumers by using the new Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) advanced system.
Prime Minister of India launches ‘Village Resource Centre’
Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh, today launched the ‘Village Resource Centre’, a single window facility to provide number of services for rural population emphasising the importance of modern science and technology in removing mass poverty .
eSeva (service) launched by Cyberabad police, India
eSeva in Hyderabad is now attending to civil grievances, a service launched by Cyberabad police in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.
