A glimpse of some of the new websites launched on NIC’s web servers under the “India-Image” programme during the past quarter…
Department of Panchayat and Rural Development, West Bengal (http://www.wbprd.nic.in) The website encompasses a plethora of information aimed at directly benefiting the citizens as well as members and functionaries of the three tier Panchayat system. Detailed information on projects and schemes of the West Bengal Government with the guidelines have been provided. ‘Treasure Trove’ displays products produced by various Self Help Groups under financial assistance from the Department. The G2G section is one of the most important features of the website. Every district has a separate & secure place in the website where some relevant information is being posted which can be viewed by the concerned district officials only. It also has an in-built messaging system for its officials. The site, designed and developed by the NIC West Bengal State Unit was inaugurated by Sh. Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Deptt of Employment, J&K (http://jakemp.nic.in) The Official website of Directorate of Employment, J&K was launched on 24th April, 2003 by the Hon’ble Minister for Labour & Employment Sh. Nawang Rigzin. The Hon’ble Minister appreciated the efforts put in by Directorate of Employment and NIC J&K State Unit in bringing the Department on the web. The website has four broad interfaces. First, Government to Citizens providing information to unemployed youths relating to various self-employment schemes including modalities to get benefits of these schemes. Useful information about career counseling like how to prepare for interviews, vocational guidance, etc. have also been published on the website. Second, Citizens to Government, which includes registration of ordinary as well as Professional Candidates. The unemployed youth can send their bio-data/ information to the government electronically through the website. Third, Businesses to Government : the companies can register as well as post their vacancies through website for which the username and password can be made available by the Department. Four, Government to Businesses, where any company can search the suitable candidates from the database prepared by the Government.
District Baramulla, J&K (http://baramulla.nic.in) The official Website of Baramulla District was launched on 26th April 2003 by Hon’ble Minister for Finance, Planning, Law and MLA Baramulla, Mr. Muzafar Hussain Baigh in the presence of several dignitaries. The Hon’ble Minister appreciated the efforts made by NIC District Centre in development of the website and said that this is an important step towards achieving the goal of e-governance. The website is rich in contents and contains information relating to District profile, District & Administrative setup, Developmental stories, Relief cases, Rehar-e-Taleem, Who’s who, Tourism, Photo gallery, online telephone directory of District Officers etc. Besides, one can also send grievances to the DC and can get the feedback about the action taken through this website.
Korba District, Chhattisgarh (http://korba.nic.in) During a function on 23rd April 2003, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Sh. Ajit Jogi, inaugurated the website of the State’s newly created district Korba.
Designed and developed by the NIC District Centre, Korba, the site has been enriched by district’s valuable statistical information regarding Education, Health, Mining, Tribes Land Records, Industry etc. Keeping in view the needs of common man, general information related to various Government sponsored schemes, projects, telephone index, railway information etc. has been included in the site. In addition, selected set of Forms have also been kept on the site for downloading by the people. On line registering of public grievances for faster and efficient redressal by District Administration is one of the important features of the site.
District East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh (http://eastgodavari.nic.in) The Web site of East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh has been designed and developed by NIC District Unit in Association with District Authorities. The website provides details on a wide range of subject which includes district profile (Geography, Location, Access, Demography, Climate etc.), History, Administration, Infrastructure details (Communications, Port, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry etc.), Places of Tourist importance, Information Technology, Eminent personalities etc. The Web Site also contains details about Pushkarams – 2003 under Fairs and Festivals section. The accommodation information and Places of Tourist Interest in and around Rajahmundry are very useful to the Public for the forthcoming Godavari Pushkarams during 30th July to 10th August 2003.