Empowering tools

[This article was published in the February 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

This book is the result of earnest efforts put forth by UNESCO offices jointly in New Delhi, Bangkok and Kathmandu to showcase/compile the exciting and phenomenal growth rate of Community (Multimedia) Access Centres (CMCs) across South Asia. The trendsetting methodologies of such centres in spreading awareness among the masses, has ushered a new path for development in the society. UNESCO stands in support of such

3iInfotech identified to provide Government-to-Citizen services

The State Government of Tamil Nadu has selected 3i Infotech to set up Common Service Centres (CSC) in all fives zones of the state to provide Internet facility and Government to Citizen services (G2C) services.

Infrastructure for e-Governance Service Delivery Firmly in Place : Dr C Chandramouli, Secretary, IT, Government of Tamil Nadu

Interview

Need To Melt Steel Frame Of Teacher

The Department of Educational Technology has been selected as the First Teacher Education Department in the entire South India for the award of the UGC

Empowering the rural communities

[This article was published in the January 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

LIRNEasia, in association with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Rural Technology and Business Incubator (RTBI) of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, organised the CPRsouth2 (Communication Policy Research) conference, in Chennai, India between December 15 and 17, 2007.

ISRO sets up 291 VRCs to benefit rural India

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has established 291 Village Resource Centres (VRCs) to provide integrated services, including tele-education, tele-medicine, natural resources information and skill development in rural India.

Production of Under-trial Prisoners through the Video-conferencing System

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

The delays in trials in courts has also taken menacing dimensions, leading to the overcrowding of prisons.

Wi-fi for Eye Care in Rural Tamil Nadu

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

With an estimated 15 million visually challenged people, India is home to the largest blind population in the world. The main causes are cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Thanks to the new technology used at Aravind Eye Hospital, Theni – thousands of villagers are now able to receive timely eye care.

Applications of ICTs in virtual universities

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

Distance education has helped many seek education when geographical distances prove to be a hindrance.

Comat Technologies to raise $15 mn

Bangalore-based 10-year-old e-governance solutions provider, Comat Technologies Pvt. Ltd is looking to raise $15 million as part of its second round funding in national expansion.