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.

Microsoft signs a MoU with Government of Gujarat on e-Governance projects

Microsoft India and the Government of Gujarat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at providing University students and faculty in the state easier access to Information Technology.

Road Ahead for CSCs

[This article was published in the October 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The Consumers

IBM signs MoU with Uttar Pradesh on IT education

IBM Global Services India has signed a deal with the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government, India, to promote IT education at the grassroots level as well as build capacity and improve skills of the IT workforce. The programme is called Initiative to Nurture a Vibrant IT Ecosystem (INVITE).

Jharkhand to e-Market crafts with the help of NID

Jharkhand will e-Market its indigenous products with the help of National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad.

Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), India

[This article was published in the September 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Being pregnant can be very challenging for mothers especially if they are expecting for the first time.

Migration Information Centre (MIC) for Rurals

[This article was published in the August 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The detected slowdown in U.S. Internet adoption may soon become a global slowdown.