National News: March 2009
[This article was published in the March 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Centralised IT Processing Centre in Bangalore
E-GOVERNANCE
Better Managed Government Websites
Guidelines for the management of government websites has been formulated by the department of administrative reforms and public grievances, New Delhi, along with the department of information technology, and National Informatics Centre (NIC).
Biometric Identity Card System at Cochin Port
In view of the security threats the Cochin Port Trust has taken a series of measures to strengthen security. Biometric identity card system for access control into the port has been introduced as a primary security measure.
Axis Bank to Facilitate e-Tax Collection for VMC
Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) in a step to boast its e-Governance adoption, will tie up with Axis Bank to facilitate payment of municipal taxes through the internet and credit or debit cards. Axis Bank was chosen for the facility as it already provides similar facilities in Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Faridabad, Ranchi and Amravati.
UAE to Promote ID Cards For Better e-Governance Adoption
United Arab Emirates (UAE) is banking on the successful introduction of its national identity card (ID) programme for its wider social, economic and infrastructure development.
Goa Provides for Payment of Taxes via Internet
Goa’s chief minister Digambar Kamat formally inaugurated Goa’s Cyber Treasury scheme at the second day of the 12th national conference on e-governance which began at a South Goa resort on 12th February 2009.
Administrative Reforms Commission
To further e-governance, the central government has decided that a single agency to implement a modified scheme on National Land Records Modernisation Programme and handle the digitisation of land records, according to the second Administrative Reforms Commission
Goa – Marching Forward
[This article was published in the February 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Goa is today turning into a fast developing economy with a vibrant citizenry that is asserting itself over choices and options of development
M-governance news
[This article was published in the February 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Gujarat will soon be getting reminders on mobile for paying professional or property taxes.
mgov News
[This article was published in the February 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Gujarat to get SMS Alerts for Paying Property Tax.
