Technological Challenges in Distance Learning
[This article was published in the September 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
INDIA
Yeh Dil Maange More
[This article was published in the September 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
After three long years of agonising wait, India finally announced its much awaited third generation (3G) policy for the telecom players.
Parkway Hospitals, Singapore
[This article was published in the September 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
netgov Speak:Lead up to IGF 2008
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Common Service Centre innaugurated in a Bihar village
As part of the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), the Chief Minister of the east Indian state of Bihar, Nitish Kumar inaugurated a Common Service Center (CSC) locally known as Vasudha e-Seva centre in Panapur, a small village near Danapur, in the state. The innauguration was conducted through video-conferencing, thus living up to a complete e-Governance model.
New Delhi Municipal Council Introduces e-Procurement System
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), India, is introducing e-Procurement system, with effect from 1st September2008 and would start inviting tender through e-Procurement portal. The system would make it convenient to participate in the bid and the tendering process will be more efficenient, faster and transparent.
Online test for Learner’s Driving Licence in Delhi
Learner’s driving licence test is being computerised in India’s capital city – New Delhi. The system was introduced at the new zonal transport office at Vasant Vihar in south-west Delhi. Transport Minister Haroon Yusuf innaugurated the system.
Wireless Broadband Rollout by Year End in India
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the first phase in the rollout of wireless broadband powered Wimax protocol in rural India by the end of 2008.
TCS to Launch Pilot Passport Seva Project in Two Indian Cities
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced the launch of a pilot project for Passport Seva Project under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) in two Indian cities – Chandigarh and Bangalore.
Digital Panchayats Launched in Central Indian State of Madhya Pradesh
Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Government of India, Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia launched the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) project in the Guna district of Madhya Pradesh which aims at setting up a dynamic and interactive website for every Panchayats.
