India map details on Net
About 60-70 percent of the land area of India could be officially available on the Internet based on several wide parameters including latitude, longitude, altitude, water bodies and forest cover in about a year’s time.
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Mobile ICT improves productivity
Mobile ICT is an area that is going to become increasingly important in the coming months and years. It is a technology that small and medium sized enterprises can use to punch well above their weight in the marketplace.
Software for rain forecast in Tamil Nadu, India
A large volume of rainfall data from various locations and an Australian Rainman software package enabled scientists at the Department of Agricultural Meteorology, the Directorate of Soil and Crop Management Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to put together the seasonal rainfall forecast for the South West Monsoon.
Union Cabinet of India approved proposal for creation of NSDI
Union Minister for Science and Technology and Ocean Development, India, Shri Kapil Sibal unveiled the proposal for creation of National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) as considered and approved by the Union Cabinet.
Indigenous software launched by Mizoram
In the first step towards e-Governance, the State government of Mizoram in India has launched its own indigenous special software called ‘Office Procedure Automation Software’, developed by the State’s ICT cell.
India: National policy on e-Waste
Electronic waste (e-Waste), unlike other forms of waste, can cause immediate danger to all inhabitants owing to its high toxicity and carcinogenic qualities. e-Waste is very much hazardous type for health.
‘iTest’: online examination engine from Sify
Sify’s online examination engine – `iTest’ is set to transform the way in which competitive or entrance exams are being conducted at present.
e-Health on secure path
Formation of the e-Health Vulnerability Reporting Program, an initiative to enhance the security of eHealth systems has been announced by the leading health care industry executives.
Motorola to invest US$100 million for cellphones and telecom in India
Motorola will invest US$100 million in India to set up a new facility for manufacturing of cellphones and telecommunication equipment.
Kofi Annan approved Global Alliance for ICTD
The Secretary-General of United Nations, Kofi Annan recently approved the launch of the Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Development
