A new genre of web technologies & applications have gained a lot of popularity in last few years. Collectively known as Web 2.0, these technologies have made profound impact on the social life of people. They enable users to not only have easy access to relevant information but also empower them to generate content, participate in opinion making to even building of sophisticated information products. Enterprises are using these technologies to provide more personalized services to their customers. Governments world over are exploring the ways in which they can leverage upon these technologies. Our lead story explores the potential of web 2.0 technologies in the government and also highlights various initiatives in this direction.
Installation of Closed Circuit Televisions in Tihar, ICT in Public Distribution System in Kerala, Digital Archiving and Commercial Tax Computerisation are the highlights of our Products & Services Section this time.
In the Guest Column, we bring an exclusive interview with Sh. G.S.Gill, DGP, Himachal Pradesh on ICT initiatives for better service in the state.
ICT initiatives in the State of Kerala, the land of backwaters & in the State of Haryana is the highlight of our state section. Major ICT initiatives in Jalgaon District of Maharashtra, Dungarpur District of Rajasthan, and Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh have been discussed in 'District Informatics'.
All our regular sections viz., Technology Update, International e-Gov Update, Cyber Governance, In the News, and Book Review etc., are there to serve your need to know what's happening in the e-Gov sphere around us.
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