MPCB, India goes online
Soon the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), India will launch an e-Governance initiative to offer online consent to firms seeking environmental clearance.
Multipurpose cards arrive in India
The Government of India (GoI) has started much awaited multi-purpose National Identity Card (MNIC) project in the country. The government has selected Narela area in north Delhi to distribute the National ID cards.
GoI selects Narela (New Delhi) to launch multi-purpose National ID card in India
The Government of India (GoI) has started the much awaited multi-purpose National Identity Card (MNIC) project in the country. The government has selected Narela area in north Delhi to distribute the first National ID cards.
Andhra Pradesh (India) would be introducing smart cards for the poor by March, 2008
Smart cards for the poor would be becoming a reality in Andhra Pradesh (India) with the state government proposing to launch such cards for people below poverty line (BPL) in 17 districts by March, 2008. The Anchra Pradesh state government has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from companies and NGOs by January 18, 2008 for operationalising the smart card schemes. The identified companies and NGOs, according to the state government, would have to operate the smart card scheme, disburse benefits at remote locations and ensure proper functioning of the system.
e-Policing system in Nagpur, India
All villagers of Nagpur city are part of video conferencing between village and the district police headquarters.
OMB releases metrics for 18 e-Governance projects
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released the performance metrics of 18 of 25 e-Government initiatives as part of the USA
Smart cards propelling smart governance : Markus Mosen, Vice President, Chip Card Business, Infineon Technologies
“With the emergence of e-Government applications such as e-Passport, National e-ID, addressing security concerns has become of higher importance since it relates to national security.
National Knowledge Commission to recommend setting up web portals and GIS mapping in India
According to the Chairman of the National Knowledge Commission in India Mr. Sam Pitroda E-governance is the key focus area for the Commission and it will recommend setting up web portals on 10 topics and GIS mapping of the country.
India’s IT hub in Kolkata gears up for E-security
Kolkata’s emerging IT hub is geared up for E-security barely days after a young woman working at a call centre was arrested for splurging Rs 200,000 with credit cards of her company’s US clients.
Smart Cards in place of driving licences in Hyderabad (India) soon
The Transport Department of Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh, India) is planning to replace the existing driving licences with `Smart Cards’ to ensure tamper proof vehicle documents.
