West Bengal, India plans e-Trading of fruits
The West Bengal Government (WB), India is planning to launch electronic trading (e-Trading) of fruits in order to give good returns for the farmers of the state.
ICTD Project Review Workshop
[This article was published in the June 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
It is time to take stock of the ICTD project since the project is now moving into its final phase with only a few months to go before the project ends.
e-Governance needs to be rural oriented: Indian Cabinet Secretary
Speaking at the conference of chief secretaries, cabinet secretary has said that the public service delivery needs to be citizen-centric and e-Governance needs to be rural oriented.
Sachivalay goes online in Gujarat, India
In India, Gujarat Government is taking one more step towards e-Governance. Now, peons who are working at the Sachivalay will have to find another task other than carrying files from one’s desk to another desk.
Indian Govt. plans to set up 5000 community radio stations in India
Indian Government is planning to set around 5000 community radio stations in next two years. Indian Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has organised a national seminar on community radio in collaboration with the United Nations at Indian Institute of Mass Communication in New Delhi, India.
High Court directs UP Govt. to set up website of missing children
Allahabad High Court of India has directed the Uttar Pradesh (UP) state government to set up a website in the state, which will track the missing children.
Online registration for import of livestock and livestock products in India
The Online registration for issue of Sanitary Import Permit has begun to import livestock/livestock products to India.
Incubating the spirit of innovation
[This article was published in the December 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
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New Passport needs for travelers and US citizens
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of State announced about the official requirements for citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda to present a passport to enter the United States, while arriving by air from any part of the Western Hemisphere from 23 January 2007.
