GOI steps back to amend RTI Act in current session

Government of India (GOI) has dropped the move to amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act in the current session of Parliament to keep out of public purview file noting in some areas.

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[This article was published in the August 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

BJP has laid out a grand vision for transforming India and empowering Bharat using the power of information technology (IT)

Kalam suggests for induction of ICT in police department

The President of India, A P J Abdul Kalam mooted a five pint suggestion for the efficient working of the police department of the country at the 37th All India Police Science Congress. He suggested for a nationwide database of criminals so that it would be available online at all police stations and the data should be updated continuously.

Bush vows to support e-health records initiatives

In his sixth State of the Union address, President Bush said health IT advancements will help the country reduce healthcare costs and improve patient care.

GKP Youth and ICT Awards 2005 Winner: Providing non formal education in SE Asia : Raj Ridvan Singh, Leadership Character Development Institute (L-CDI)

In Cambodia for example, 63 percent of children who do enroll in primary schools, drop out before reaching grade VII.

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[This article was published in the August 2004 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

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