Zeroing in on branchless rural banking
This is the first time, villagers in Warangal district in Andhra Pradesh will receive payments under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) through a cutting-edge disbursement method.
Equalising growth in outsourcing
[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The IT enabled services (ITeS) constitute the fastest growing industry in India.
Mumbai to a Global City
[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
It is not easy to create and govern a First World global city in a Third World environment. Nor is it impossible.
Towards a Better Urban Governance
[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The National Mission Mode Project (NMMP) for municipalities has been initiated by the Ministry of Urban Development with a vision for e-Governance in municipalities.
e-Filing of VAT becomes easy for Pune (India) citizens
Soon, filing of returns will become much more easier for the value added tax (VAT) for citizens of Pune (India).
Indian mobile phone subscribers crosses 200 million mark
It is a landmark achievement for India, that its telecommunications network has crossed the 200 million mark for wireless subscribers.
Industry’s Commitment to Technical Standards
[This article was published in the September 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Just as interoperability is a goal of government and the private sector, it is also a business imperative for the information technology sector.
BMC to launch e-Governance initiative in Mumbai (India)
Soon, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
Free speech zone
[This article was published in the August 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Community Radio India 2007 was introduced as a new track in the country
Nasscom to roll out more cyber security initiatives in India
National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) is taking another initiative towards creating more awareness on Cyber crimes. Nasscom is talking with the Maharashtra director of prosecution to train 40 prosecutors every month.
