INDIA
Nepal plans to become E-Nepal
The 13 CAN Info Tech, an exhibition on information technology has been held with a motto of
Collaborative services dictating e-Government trends : Foo Jung Wei, Director, e-Government, Oracle Corporation, Asia Pacific
In the area of e-Government, Singapore is definitely ahead than other countries in Asia.
Lokvani still struggling for implementation in Kanpur, India
The project, Lokvani is still facing problem to provide advantage of Right To Information Act to the common people of the Uttar Pradesh, India.
State Govt. launches Adhaar project to promote elementary education in HP, India
Himanchal Pradesh (HP) is following the steps of Kerala to provide elementary education at school level across Himanchal Pradesh, India. HP government has launched a project named Adhaar to provide elementary education across the state.
Kharadi (India), the first SEZ to be online
Kharadi, Pune, India is becoming the first special economic zone (SEZ), which is going to be online. Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) is the first applicant, who entered into the first SEZ.
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.
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.
PNB and EBL plans to share ATM networks in Himalayan region
Punjab National Bank (PNB) of India and Everest Bank Ltd. (EBL) of Nepal are planning to share ATM networks in the Himalayan region of the country.
