National News: April 2009

[This article was published in the April 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

BSNL Towers in Semi-Urban Areas to be Leased Out

Tax solution Now Available Online for traders

A pilot project, Automation of Central Excise and Service Tax (ACES) has been launched in Bhubaneswar, bringing in more convenience to taxpayers. ACES is one of the mission mode projects identified under the national e-Governance plan and aims to automate all core processes of excise and service tax.

Security Concerns Block 3G Services from BSNL, MTNL

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) have been asked to stop their third generation (3G) services till the security agencies put in place suitable monitoring system to track traffic on their network.

Focussing on IT Capabilities : M L Kumawat, Border Security Force, Ministry of Home Affairs,Government of India

Government of India has sanctioned 3500 crores of rupees for the modernisation of the forces, out of which 500 plus crores are being used for computerisation and IT”

Public Safety and Security : Adaire Fox-Martin, Vice President of the Public Services group for SAP

As Vice President of the Public Services group for SAP’s Asia Pacific Division, Adaire Fox-Martin oversees the strategic direction and activities in the area of public services in the health, education and defence sectors across the region

e-Network Project Launched With Pan-African Reach

The Ministry of Communication, Ghana inaugurated the Pan-African E-Network project in Accra in collaboration with the Government of India. The project is supposed to connect all the 53 nations of the African Union (AU) by a satellite and fiber-optic network.

e-Network Project Launched With Pan-African Reach

The Ministry of Communication, Ghana inaugurated the Pan-African E-Network project in Accra in collaboration with the Government of India. The project is supposed to connect all the 53 nations of the African Union (AU) by a satellite and fiber-optic network.

GoI Sanctions US$351 Million For e-Services Network

US$351 million sanctioned by Government of India (GoI) to deliver government-to-government, government-to-business and government-to-citizen e-services in 32 states and Union Territories (UTs) across the country.

Focussing on IT Capabilities : M L Kumawat, Director General, Border Security Force, Ministry of Home Affairs,Government of India

Government of India has sanctioned 3500 crores of rupees for the modernisation of the forces, out of which 500 plus crores are being used for computerisation and IT

Towards Securing India

[This article was published in the March 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

National security has become the top agenda for the Government of India, especially after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.