96,500 CSCs Functional under NeGP
India has rolled out over 94,000 Common Service Centres (CSCs), of the proposed one lakh, in 31 states and Union Territories to take Information Communication Technology (ICT) to the remotest part of the country
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IBM Signs Deal with BEE for Smart Grid Project
IT major IBM is in collaboration with The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India to create the country
Ration cards to be Succeeded by Smart Cards in Haryana
In another important development in Public Distribution System (PDS), ration cards are going to be replaced by smart cards in Haryana
Enhancing Employability and Opportunities in MP
The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a job vacancy advertisement portal for the benefit of the job aspirants. The portal will facilitate easy access to information about job opportunities with the Madhya Pradesh government and other agencies across the world.
World Bank Approves $ 150 Million Loan for NeGP
India has inked a loan agreement with World Bank for 150 million dollars for the ‘e-Delivery of Public Services Development Policy Loan’ under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP),
MTNL Launches Push-Mail Services
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) launched its push mail services in New Delhi in partnership with a mobile communication service Bharat Berry.
Citizen Engagement in Policy Making Through Rs 20 cr Fund
In a major initiative towards making citizen engagement more integral and active part of National e-Governance Plan across the country, the Centre has proposed a Citizen Engagement Fund.
Microsoft Office 365 Public Beta Available in India
Microsoft has announced the public beta of Microsoft Office 365, the company
Measuring Life the Digital Way
[This article was published in the May 2011 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The former complex technology is fast becoming the most used for identity management; the main reason for this new trend is its promised accuracy
NeGP Update
[This article was published in the May 2011 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Government of India, has presented a policy drat for mobile governance
