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[This article was published in the April 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
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Eighth Annual Baramati Conference on ICT for Development, 23-25 March 2008, India
[This article was published in the April 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Introduction
Between 23rd and 25th March 2008, Baramati, a small town, located 99 Kms from Pune, Maharashtra, India, played host to international guests from all over the world.
Exploring ICT for rural communities
[This article was published in the April 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The Baramati-based Vidya Pratishthan
Seafarer
The Mumbai (India) Director General of Shipping has issued a circular which was part of the Government’s e-Governance programme to accelerate the facilitation of Government services by using information technology.
Non-Utilisation of e-Governance Funds Costs Decreases Quality of e-Services
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India reported that the Government of India (GoI) under a National e-Government Plan (NeGP) has identified computerisation of Central subjects like Passport, Income Tax and 10 other projects within the domain of state government.
UN releases e-Government Readiness
The United Nations (UN) has released survey of e-Government readiness around the world. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) were the highest ranked countries in the Middle East. The UAE moved up to 32nd spot from 42nd in 2005.
IT in India to Get Big Boost in 2008
The Department of Information Technology announced that the year 2008 will be roll out year for Information and Communication Technology in the country.
India: All Gujarat Villages now Connected to the Net by Broadband
The Gujarat (India) Government is bringing broadband connectivity to all villages of the state, so that every household can avail the advantages of information technology.
Information Need of Sugarcane Growers
[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Information Technology (IT) is assuming ever-increasing importance in agricultural development of the country
Implementation of ICT in Schools Under BOOT
[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) provides an opportunity for private sector participation in financing, designing, construction, operation & maintenance
