Rural WNC gets telemedicine grant
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched US$ 400 million program under which patients in rural areas would be able to tap the nation
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.
Mainstreaming ICT for Judicial Delivery System
[This article was published in the November 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Computerisation of courts was initiated during the latter part of 1980s in association with the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
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.
Nokia Siemens receives BSNL rural village contract
Nokia Siemens Networks has received a rural tender from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) to deploy broadband access across 7,000 Indian villages.
Patient Empowerment through e-Health
[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The vision of the empowered patient is still lagging behind reality, but now e-health offers the opportunity for patient empowerment.
Railtel (India) OFC communication network to cover 5000 railway stations
RailTel Corporation of India a public sector undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways, is planning to extend its Optical Fibre Communication (OFC) network from about 2900 railway stations covering 30000 route kms at present to 5000 railway stations in the country covering 45000 route kms in order to provide bandwidth and multi-media services.
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.
Tele-Education Bringing
[This article was published in the August 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Tele-education with all its regular innovation is creating new environment for training, learning and interactive discussions.
Telemedicine Binds India and Ethiopia
[This article was published in the August 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
