'india.gov.in', the National Portal of India provides single window access to information and online services for citizens and other stakeholders. The portal provides a unified interface to over 5000 Indian Government websites and is a Mission Mode Project under the National E-Governance Plan (NeGP). It provide comprehensive, accurate, reliable and up-to-date information about India and its various facets with exclusive sections on Citizens, Business, Overseas, Government, Know India, Sectors etc. Sections targeting special interest groups such as Government Employees, Students, Kids etc are also presen. A variety of citizen services being provided by the Government across sectors and states/UTs can also be accessed from the Portal. You can access Government Tenders, Documents, Policies, Forms, Schemes and Maps too, on the National Portal.
Spotlight…. focussing every month on an issue of National Importance or an e-Governance initiative. Visit 'india.gov.in' to know more about these..
National Rural Health Mission NRHM, is aimed at ensuring effective healthcare to the poor and vulnerable sections of the society. The mission was launched on 12th April'05 (2005-2012) with special emphasis on 18 states. The spotlight discusses what the Mission's Strategy and provisions. A highlight is the unique initiative on about a component called Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) who act as a link between the health care workers and the villagers. Know more about how you too can become a ASHA in your region.
Consumer Empowerment and Grievance Redressal The Spotlight also focused on the ever significant issue of Consumer Empowerment in the Country. As consumers, you have certain rights and privileges given to you by your Government so that no company or business organization takes you for a ride. National Portal tells you about these rights and how to use WWW as a powerful and quick medium to lodge your grievance as a consumer and obtain fast redressal.
Exam Results on the Net The results of several academic, entrance and recruitment examinations held by several Boards/Institutions/Universities in India are being simultaneously published on the Internet by NIC, through a specialized Exam Results Portal http://results.gov.in). The Spotlight focussed on the online services in this whole ambit available to the students, i.e not just results at the click of a mouse but other useful services such as downloadable admit cards, detailed mark sheets, application forms, online admission counseling and a lot more..
Senior Citizens Corner National Portal recently introduced a special Senior Citizens' Corner which has been designed to be a useful resource for the benefit of Senior Citizens in our Country. Check out this section to know useful information and tips on health facilities, travel and housing benefits as well as tax concessions & incentives being provided by our Government for the elderly.