e-Learning campaign for Kerala prisoners

Now, Kerala’s e-Learning initiative, Akshaya has been introduced in prisons of Kerala, (India).

Improving Learning Levels Qualitatively

[This article was published in the December 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

While welcoming the esteemed panelists and distinguished delegates, A K Mehta, Chairperson of the session, briefed about Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).

Kerala traders seem to be reluctant to use e-Filing facility

The number of traders who make use of electronic facility for filing tax returns in the State of Kerala (India) is too small in comparison to other States of India, as stated by K.S. Nair, Chief Commissioner, Central Excise and Customs.

State Bank of Travancore in India launches e-payment of taxes

The State Bank of Travancore which recently networked all its 672 branches with Core Banking Solutions, has launched the facility of e-payment of Central Excise and Service Taxes through its internet banking facility.

Road Ahead for CSCs

[This article was published in the October 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The Consumers

Gender Facts in Malappuram, Kerala

[This article was published in the October 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Making ICTs relevant to the poor people is basically about providing information and knowledge services, which are related to their livelihood.

Kerala government team leaves for Dubai to discuss on Smart City

A four-member Kerala government team has left for Dubai to hold crucial discussions with Dubai Internet City (DIC) officials on the Smart City project in the state.

Kerala SWAN

[This article was published in the September 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Although mind map learning approach is widely accepted, there is still little research on e-learning and teaching using this approach for developing course content. SCORM has become a widely used requirement for e-learning projects.

Yechury wants government of West Bengal to go for free software

According to Sitaram Yechury, member of the CPI (M) politbureau, the government of West Bengal should be forced to use free software and GNU-Linux based operating systems in the delivery of information for public use so that costs are kept low.

Leading the Goals : Lida Jacob, Secretary, Department of General Education, Kerala

Lida Jacob, Secretary, Department of General Education, Kerala speaks to Digital Learning