Bookshelf

[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Sceptical Essays on Children, Computers and the Future of Learning focuses on the vital issues pertaining to ICT in education.

Indian Government updates rural job scheme programme

The Government of India announced the extension of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), which guarantees 100 days of wage employment to rural households, to all districts in the country, for performing manual labour at minimum wages.

NDMC, India to computerise birth and death records

New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) of India will soon be able to provide computerised records of birth and death certificates from 1928 to 1995 on its portal. Citizens can view these records on its portal.

Ericsson launches rural broadband initiative in Tamil Nadu

Ericsson has launched a trial rural broadband project in Tamil Nadu to deliver telemedicine and interactive education services at an affordable price in India

Pakistan Govt. allocates Rs. 5.64 billion for 15 IT projects

Pakistan Government has allocated Rs. 5.64 billion for IT related 115 development projects for the current fiscal year 2007-08. The funds for the IT projects would be allocated among different ministries and departments of government.

Pakistan Govt allocates Rs 2.53 billion extra for rural development

The Government of Pakistan has allocated an amount of INR 6.237 billion for the development of rural areas of the country. The government has adopted a comprehensive policy for rural development, including agriculture, social and physical infrastructure.

Pakistan Govt. releases first SME policy

Pakistan Federal Minister for Industries and Production Jahangir Tareen has announced the first SME policy under which small business development centres would be established all over the country.

Integrating Accessibility, Connectivity, Education and Content – Intel Envisioning World Ahead : John McClure, Director-Marketing, Intel South Asia

Interview

Healthcare in India:Problems and Prospects

[This article was published in the August 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Information Kiosks

[This article was published in the August 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

India ranks 44 among 122 countries throughout the world with a network readiness score of 4.06 (The Network Readiness Index 2006-2007 Rankings).