egov 5 hurdles: May2009
[This article was published in the May 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The journey of e-Governance in India has not been smooth. It has seen it
INDIA
Hyderabad Police launches website for traffic jam alerts
The city police of Hyderabad has launched a new dedicated website on which traffic jam alerts will be updated regularly. The website called www.htp.gov.in through which people can lodge complaints pertaining to traffic using the `Traffic Help Desk’ link and also check the status of the complaint. The website also offers services like checking the e-challan status and data pertaining to accidents.
China up 11 places in index of information technology
According to recently published World Economic Forum report, China has improved its information technology infrastructure by receiving 46th position globally this year on the Networked Readiness Index (NRI).
Indian Government may opt for auction model for additional spectrum
In order to to resolve the critical issue of additional spectrum allocation, the Union Government of India has set up a panel, which is submitting their report in the next 10 days. The panel is shifted from the current subscriber based spectrum allocation to auction mode allocation.
‘Go green’: New IT Mantra
On the occasion of the Earth Day that was served April 22, 2009 most of IT companies pledge to conserve the environment
NuAlgi : A new way to clean up the rivers, lakes
Bangalore, India based NuAlgi Nanobiotech has launched a new product, called NuAlgi,to clean rivers. The product will not only cleans a polluted water body without affecting its ecology, but also adds nutrients to it, increasing the food content for fish.
High-Tech Israeli Satellite Acquired by India
In an attempt to keep an eye over the activities of our unfriendly neighbours, India has procured a high-tech Israeli satellite called Radar Satellite (RISAT-2) that is capable of day and night monitoring.
Nokia’s Plans For Rural Market
Apart from collaborating with micro finance institutions (MFIs), Nokia is now reaching out to its rural customers through its
