Exploring ICT for rural communities
[This article was published in the April 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
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Need for Comprehensive Security : Digvijay Singh Chudasama, Vice President
Digvijay Chudasama has been with Elitecore since 2000. He has contributed immensely towards sales growth and in building a channel partner network for Cyberoam, 24online and other products.
Aiming to Service the Citizens at their Door-Steps : Syedain Abbasi, Director, Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and IT
Syedain Abbasi, an officer from the 1990 batch of Indian Administrative Service joined the Department of Information Technology in February 2004. Currently he is handling the preparation and monitoring implementation of the National e-Governance Plan.
ICT for Implementation of Rural Employment Scheme
[This article was published in the December 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
GRAMSAT VSAT network played a vital role in the implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA). The availability of Internet connectivity at the block level through GRAMSAT provided the facility for online data entry and report generation. Today each job seeker is tracked on web and details of each project are verifiable by anyone.
A case for shared satellite connectivity
[This article was published in the December 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
UN Alliance launches Connect Africans
The United Nations’ Global Alliance for ICT and Development will launch “Connect Africa” initiative next month to bridge the digital divide and connect African countries with each other and the rest of the world. The United Nations, governments of various countries and the private sector are working to bring Africa’s 900 million inhabitants online.
Internet Postman comes to Orissa , India
In Orissa, a state transport bus service is providing Internet connectivity to rural regions of the state.
Key to Accessibility
[This article was published in the September 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
As part of the World Ahead Programme, Intel is enabling people in developing communities experience the benefits of the internet by increasing the availability of high speed wireless internet connectivity.
BSNL replaces landline telephony with wireless phones in Kashmir (India)
The State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is planning to replace the landline telephony service with wireless phone in Kashmir.
