E-ID Cards To Be Distributed For Free In Maldives
In what can be termed as a gift for people of Maldives, the national registration of Maldives has announced that all new ID cards to be issued from now would be made available to citizens for free.
Plans to have A New Agency to Help Achieve National e-Governance Plan in India
The Ministry of Information Technology plans to set up an agency to fast-track the implemention of National e-Governance plan, or NeGP, by coordinating efforts, providing resources and building a specialised team that would help the states execute their part in the plan.
Electronic Parliament in Slovakia
Slovakian Parliament takes the electronic route through Electronic Parliament to massively reduce the amount of paper that is used. The brainchild of Pavol Paska, Chairaman of the Slovak National Council, these electronic procedures will be in place by the September 2008 session of the National Council.
Records From Boroughs in Kolkata (India)
Soon residents of Kolkata will receive birth and death certificates from their respective borough offices.
Biometric Passports to Replace e-Passports in France
e-Passports that have been made available in France since April 2006 will be gradually replaced by Biometric passports containing a digital photo and the fingerprints of their holders.
INR 400,000 Million for e-Governance in India
Union IT and Communication Minister A Raja said “As per the 11th Five Year Plan, the Centre has allocated a sum of INR 40o,000 million for implementation of e-Governance across the country.”
Gujarat (India) Celebrated with e-Connectivity Initiative
The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi announced e-Connectivity to all 590 village councils in Amreli district of Saurashtra region while celebrating Gujarat’s 49th foundation day.
Online Contract Shopping Made Easy in Ireland
In Ireland, the Government’s e-Tender website has achieved a great success. The Government’s e-Tender was launched in 2001 to support EU procurement strategies.
Saudi Intelligence Blames Bureaucrats for Slow Implementation of e-Governance
Saudi Chief of Intelligence Prince Muqrin stated that delays of recent initiative decreases the quality of online governmental services. He also claimed that system does not have any fault.
After smart ID, elections to go electronic in UAE
After introducing a biometric card in the country, the UAE Government is bringing e-Voting and e-Elections to move one step towards e-Governance.
