Web Ratna Awards-2012 were conferred to acknowledge the exemplary e-governance initiatives using the medium of World Wide Web. We bring an exclusive coverage on Web Ratna Awards in our Special Feature section. Inauguration of National Data Centre, NIC, Delhi & Launch of Dial. Gov Services was another milestone achieved this quarter... Centralised State Govt. Pensioners grievances System, Automation of Local Fund Audit, e-Payment Services in Goa, On-Line Web Counseling, Property Registration in Manipur and Digital Signature Tool are the highlights of our Products and Services Section. Get an overview of ICT initiatives in the States of Chhattisgarh and Kerala in our State section. District of Bongaingaon (Assam) is also leveraging on the potential of ICT to provide convenient and efficient access to government information & services. In our Guest Column, Dr. Jena, Chairman NIOS talks about ICT in Open Schooling System that touches and changes the lives of millions’. Wishing You & Your Family Joy, Peace and Prosperity in 2013...