The Promise of Connected Communities
[This article was published in the March 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
In Fact
TECHNOLOGY
Biofuel: Source to power base stations in rural India
Indian mobile operator Idea Cellular, Ericsson and the GSMA’s Development Fund have joined together to develop biofuels as a source of power for wireless network in rural India.
Madhya Pradesh (India) receives best e-Governance award
Madhya Pradesh (India) has won the best e-Governance award for setting up a cyber treasury that allows taxpayers to deposit payment from any place in the state. The state has won the best e-Governance award at the 10th national conference on
Andhra Pradesh (India) would be introducing smart cards for the poor by March, 2008
Smart cards for the poor would be becoming a reality in Andhra Pradesh (India) with the state government proposing to launch such cards for people below poverty line (BPL) in 17 districts by March, 2008. The Anchra Pradesh state government has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from companies and NGOs by January 18, 2008 for operationalising the smart card schemes. The identified companies and NGOs, according to the state government, would have to operate the smart card scheme, disburse benefits at remote locations and ensure proper functioning of the system.
Incubating the spirit of innovation
[This article was published in the December 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
News
National ICT strategic action plan of Jamaica to be unveiled soon
The national Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategic action plan of Jamaica, which has been under rigorous revision over the past year, is to be unveiled within the next three weeks as stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Kern Spencer.
Intel develops the first Digital Hospital with WiMAX technology in rural India.
Intel has developed the first Digital Hospital in Baramati, Maharashtra, India. Intel has developed the first Digital Hospital with WiMAX network to equip with 100 Mobile Computer Labs. Intel and government officials have dedicated their first digital hospital with WiMAX to Baramati on November 2, 2006.
Publicell allows customers for mobile banking in Rwanda
A Rwandan ICT company, Publicell has made partnership with Mobile Payments (MoPay) International to provide mobile payment system in Rwanda. The system will enable banks, telecom operators and bill issuing companies to allow their customers for the use of mobile phones and computer system to order and pay for goods and services.
Spanco Tele systems & BSNL may bag for the Railways call centre deal
Soon, the Indian railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is planning to manage for call centres. IRCTC has invited bids from the telecom IT firms for establishing the Railways call centres. According to resources, BSNL is providing the highest amount to the Railways for managing the call centre.
