The National Spot Exchange (NSEL) of India in association with Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) has been appointed to upgrade the working of the existing network of Common Service Centres (CSCs) which are a part of the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) of India. Both the organisations will work towards the development of synergies between the NSEL and CSC projects which will provide e-trading platform to the farmers.
A solution has been developed for financial inclusion by Finacle (banking product arm of software major Infosys Technologies) which will expand its scope and business possibilities.
[This article was published in the June 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Financial Inclusion is a very important initiative for the sustainable growth of a country.
[This article was published in the April 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The need for microcredit
Self-Help Group (SHG) movement in India constitutes one of the largest microfinance networks in the World. However, SHGs
[This article was published in the April 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
SKS Microfinance is working extensively on rural credit and microfinance and trying to identify feasible financial solutions for the rural Indian folk.
[This article was published in the April 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Financial inclusion is all about making financial sevices more affordable, accessible and cost-effective so that the unbanked and financially underserved communities of rural and urban areas can avail of basic banking services like opening a Savings Bank Account, taking a loan or buying an insurance
The Department of Information Technology announced that the year 2008 will be roll out year for Information and Communication Technology in the country.
According to the Symantec Internet Security Threat report, ITeS firms lose about US$ 500 million of potential and actual revenue due to data loss and data security fears. Individual users too are no less vulnerable to spams and malicious codes.
IBM has partnered with Grameen Foundation to launch a collaborative project to help microfinance institutions (MFIs) to better serve poor communities around the world by expanding Mifos, Grameen Foundation
[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
In his opening presentation, Angel Gurria informed that the OECD Economic Survey provides an overview of economic policies in India and proposes a number of reforms.
