Empowerment via ICTs
[This article was published in the April 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Editorial
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Goa (India) gets laurels for its e-Governance programmes
In India, Goa has been considered as the best state of the country for its e-Governance initiatives at the summit organised in New Delhi by the Cyber Media India Ltd along with the Union Ministry of information technology.
SHCIL launches e-Stamping project in India
The Stock Holding Corporation of India (SHCIL) has launched a pilot e-Stamping project in Gujarat, India.
Voluntary groups explore Community Radio of India
Recently, Indian Government has opened up non-commercial community radio broadcasting, now voluntary groups are exploring models to use the power of communication for community development.
MCX and NCDEX plans to launch online trading system in India
The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchanges (NCDEX) are planning to launch commodity-specific electronic spot trading in mandis of different states of India.
Andhra Pradesh (India) Government ties with MIT for open source software
The State Government is tying with the US based Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to collaborate with government in the field of e-Governance, data standards and service-oriented architecture in Andhra Pradesh, India.
TCS plans to empower India
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is planning to move in e-Governance sector of India by using its MCA 21.
Asian Innovation Award for Government of Gujarat (India)
The Government of Gujarat has won the Asian Innovation Award for the ‘Chiranjeevi Yojana’ scheme.
Jharkhand nominated for the best e-Governance state award in India
In India, Jharkhand has been nominated for the best e-Governance state award given by the Computer Society of India. Computer Society of India has nominated Jharkhand for its campaign for the introduction of e-Governance in administrative system.
Taking ICT to Marginalized Communities
[This article was published in the November 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Agri-telecentres integrate relatively isolated communities into national and international information networks, develop the rural and remote infrastructure, thereby improving local administration and foster socio-economic development.
