Governance Knowledge centre http://indiagovernance.gov.in/ India governance. en-us Tue, 10 Jun 2003 04:00:00 GMT Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:41:01 GMT http://indiagovernance.gov.in/rss.php India plans roads along China, Pakistan border http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=742 In an attempt to develop infrastructure along the borders with China and Pakistan, India is taking up road construction projects to build a total of 558 roads by 2030. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=742 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:09:18 +0530 National launch of Aadhaar Numbers http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=329 Marking the national launch of the Unique ID, the first set of numbers will be presented to villagers in Nandurbar District of Maharashtra on 29th September 2010, giving the villagers a nationally valid and verifiable single source of identity proof. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=329 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:51:24 +0530 E-treasuries to be set up in Jammu and Kashmir http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=386 E treasuries will be set up in Jammu and Kashmir under the National e governance programme, as part of a plan concieved by the state's finance department. The project is expected to cost 27 crores rupees. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=386 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 06:16:25 +0530 10,000 Indian villages to recieve electricity through renewable sources http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=387 Electricity generated from renewable sources will light up 10,000 remote Indian villages at a cost of 500 crores by 2012, as part of a project initiated by the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=387 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 06:02:20 +0530 Redressal mechanisms for Right to Education violations http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=784 The government has crafted a time bound grievance redressal mechanism for effective implementation of the Right to Education Act. The move is expected to tackle increasing cases of violations. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=784 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:36:28 +0530 Centre funds canal construction in Gujarat http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=82 Sardar Sarovar project in Gujarat has been approved by the Central Government and Rs 7000 crore will be provided to build canals in the Narmada command area. Approximately 40,000 hectares will be required to construct the canal network. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=82 Wed, 26 May 2010 04:56:48 +0530 Aadhaar enrollment incentives for BPL families in Jharkhand http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=429 The UIDAI authority, in order to encourage enrollment of BPL families for Aadhaar card, is offering an incentive of Rs. 100 per enrollment. It plans to pay wages to MGNREGA workers through Aadhaar numbers to maximise the outreach to BPL sections. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=429 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:51:34 +0530 Government initiative to empower women’s political leadership http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=428 Promoting Women's Political Leadership and Governance in India and South Asia aims at capacity building of women in governance while addressing issues like discrimination, violence and safety. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=428 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:50:38 +0530 No space for middle men in NREGA jobs: Centre to states http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=432 The centre instructs states not to give money to non governmental and civil society organizations to boost demand for NREGA jobs. Rather the focus must be on the empowerment of NREGA workers, the Rural Development Ministry asserts. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=432 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:44:09 +0530 Haryana to undertake digitisation of rare records http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=320 In a bid to create consciousness among citizens and protect the rich historical and cultural heritage of the state, the Archives Department of Haryana has decided to convert rare archival records into electronic format. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=320 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:36:23 +0530 Arunachal voters to get electoral information via SMS http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=770 The Election Commission of India has launched a new SMS based electoral enquiry system in Arunachal Pradesh. The voter has to SMS the elector’s photo ID number to obtain relevant information. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=770 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:21:07 +0530 Three-pronged approach to deal with man-leopard conflict http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=772 The Environment Ministry has formulated a new approach to guide states to deal with increasing instances of man leopard conflict. The approach calls for cooperation of various departments, use of up to date technology and formation of expert groups. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=772 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:20:24 +0530 Slum rehabilitation policy in Jharkhand soon http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=771 The Jharkhand government has filed a petition in the High Court to hold the ongoing slum demolition drive and has decided to frame slum rehabilitation at the earliest. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=771 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:16:47 +0530 NDTV speaks to DG, Fire Services, Karnataka http://indiagovernance.gov.in/video.php Many commercial as well as private buildings in cities violate fire safety mechanism and are often built without taking consideration of authorised safety measures for crisis situations. Wed, 19 May 2010 08:18:54 +0530 The Right to Information Act India- Song in Kannada http://indiagovernance.gov.in/video.php Right to Information Act Song in Kannada Wed, 19 May 2010 08:18:54 +0530 Employment to the villagers under NREGA scheme http://indiagovernance.gov.in/video.php MGNREGS in Uttar Pradesh Source: AsianNews Wed, 19 May 2010 08:18:54 +0530 What plagues Indian agriculture http://indiagovernance.gov.in/video.php Renowned expert in agriculture, Ashok Gulati talks of under performance of agriculture sector in India. He asserts that the global financial crisis of 2008 09 forced decline in export of agricultural commodities severely affecting the sector. Wed, 19 May 2010 08:18:54 +0530 World Water Day 2010 - Join the Celebration http://indiagovernance.gov.in/video.php WorldWaterDayTamileNadu Wed, 19 May 2010 08:18:54 +0530 PM Manmohan Singh's address to the Nation on Right To Education Act http://indiagovernance.gov.in/video.php From April 1st 2010, under article 21(A) of the constitution, Right to Education becomes a fundamental right for every children irrespective of gender and social category. The government will provide special focus to children from disabled section. Wed, 19 May 2010 08:18:54 +0530 Assam: e-Udyog to encourage entrepreneurs http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=553 The initiative is launched to simplify the process of application and subsidy claims under industrial policies. The online system will generate accurate economic data and prove cost and time effective. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=553 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:18:37 +0530 MGNREGA additional payment to be met by states http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=551 The Planning Commission of India has asked states to pay the additional amount of wages for work being done under MGNREGA, if a state's minimum wage amount exceeds the compensation that has been prescribed by the centre. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=551 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:16:57 +0530 India to have a new water policy: Water Resource Ministry http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=554 The new policy expected by the end of this year will not just lay down a framework for the allocation and maintenance of water resources across the country but also take into account the impact of climate change and suggest remedial measures. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=554 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:15:51 +0530 Jharkhand adopts 3D mapping to tackle Maoists http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=555 Anti Maoist operations will adopt 3D mapping to gain familiarity on terrain, forests, hills and rivers. The police will obtain the data from Google and Wikipedia. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=555 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:15:28 +0530 New policy to address land and soil degradation in Mizoram http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=556 Under the new policy,shifting cultivation locally known as jhum cultivation will be replaced by permanent farming. It aims to solve food scarcity with addressing the concerns of degradation of forest land and soil quality caused by jhum cultivation. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=556 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:11:07 +0530 New Public Health Centres to be set up in Assam http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=552 In the interior riverine areas of Assam, 50 new Public Health Centres equipped with OPD, laboratory, and a wide stock of medicines will soon be operationalised to maximise the outreach of NRHM. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=552 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:09:23 +0530 96.5 % children go to school in India http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=550 A private audit of elementary education in India revealed that the number of children being enrolled in schools has increased by half a percentage over 2009. The quality of education imparted to these children however,remains to be matter of concern. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=550 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:02:19 +0530 Supreme Court bans Endosulfan for 8 weeks http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=807 Slamming the manufacturers of Endosulfan pesticide for selling a product having negative impact on human life, the Supreme Court bannned production, sale and use of it for eight weeks. An expert committee will submit a report on impact of Endosulfan http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=807 Wed, 18 May 2011 02:37:34 +0530 Industrial plots will be available on web in Bihar http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=809 In order to attract investors to Bihar the state government has planned a ‘Come to Bihar’ scheme. All relevant data regarding land available for sale for industrial purposes will be made available on web. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=809 Wed, 18 May 2011 02:21:12 +0530 Andhra to launch Saakshar Bharat Mission http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=232 The Saakshar Bharat Mission 2012, which aims to impart functional literacy and numeracy to non literate and non numerate adults in Andhra Pradesh, will be launched on 8th September 2010. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=232 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:02:45 +0530 Complaints against National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) exceeds 1400 http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=423 The Ministry of Rural Development has received 1464 complaints against the NREGA so far. These include reports about misappropriation, leakage of funds and corruption. All complaints have been sent to respective states for immediate action. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=423 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:18:50 +0530 Addressing water shortages in Meghalaya http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=714 Meghalaya is to frame a comprehensive water policy to address the serious issue of groundwater table depletion and to ensure sustainable resource management in the state. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=714 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:37:47 +0530 Delhi to build houses for slum dwellers http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=713 A total of 20,520 dwelling units will be built for slum dwellers at an estimated cost of Rs 1,139 crore under JNNURM. The basic amenities like schools, dispensaries, transport facilities and power lines will also be developed under the project. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=713 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:36:22 +0530 Advisory Council meet on ground water issues http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=308 The 4th meeting of the Advisory Council to Ground Water on September 15 will address issues of people's participation, replication of successful programmes, action plans for water use efficiency and more. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=308 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:25:00 +0530 Indian telecom network now world's 2nd largest http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=309 A curtain raiser for 'India Telecom 2010' on the theme “Broadband for All” to be held from 9 to 11 December 2010 at New Delhi stressed the need for synergies between policy makers and other stakeholders. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=309 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:31:41 +0530 10 crore ‘Aadhaar’ numbers in the first year http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=185 The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in its first phase will receive Rs 3,000 crore to ensure that the target is met. A separate allocation would provide an incentive to encourage people below the poverty line to enrol for UID. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=185 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:00:38 +0530 Haryana sanctions 72 flood control projects http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=183 In lieu of the widespread disturbances caused by recurring floods, the State Irrigation Department of Haryana has been instructed to prepare schemes on priority basis for flood prevention. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=183 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:22:39 +0530 Girls's School Dropout Program (GSDP) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=1 The Girls's School Dropout Program (GSDP) is undertaken as part of the Vikasini activity. 'VIKASINI' literally means Developing and Empowering Women. It aims to empower women especially those belonging to the disadvantaged section of th http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=1 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:13:36 +0530 Virtual classrooms for Mumbai children http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=357 The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority and CISCO will launch 'virtual classrooms’ for children in rural areas where access to good schools may be a concern. Healthcare services will also be provided via virtual channels. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=357 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:46:51 +0530 Government to finalise food security bill http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=757 The bill that seeks to provide cheaper food grains to poor households will be finalised on 25 April after the prolonged debates between the Centre and the States. Now the Centre will share the subsidy and the States will provide the required funds. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=757 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:22:28 +0530 Haryana introduces SMS alert service for farmers http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=758 The service will be used by the Agriculture Department to spread tips on increasing soil yield, preventing soil erosion and maintaining soil nutrition levels. This first of its kind service will also impart information about the status of soil cards. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=758 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:20:54 +0530 Urban development report on Indian cities http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=61 The CEPT and DRS conducted a study; commissioned by the Union Ministry of Urban Development on 423 Indian cities. The study reported that 419 of 423 cities need urgent attention in terms of sanitation measures. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=61 Wed, 12 May 2010 12:04:31 +0530 India's Green Mission http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=60 Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh announced that ISRO would soon launch satellites to monitor green house gases and forest cover. He was addressing a national workshop organized by the Indian Network for Climate Change assessment. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=60 Wed, 12 May 2010 11:50:50 +0530 Reinforcing women’s safety on city roads http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=535 To address the issue of crimes against women on roads, the Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure Centre (UTTIPEC) will now be designing roads and monitoring projects from the viewpoint of women’s safety. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=535 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 02:15:16 +0530 Pension scheme for unorganised sector workers http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=214 Rechristened Swavalamban, this is the first major national scheme aimed at providing old age security to unorganised sector workers. Under this scheme, the government will contribute Rs 1,000 to the new pension accounts of 40 lakh workers per year. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=214 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:09:51 +0530 Using the mobile to track midday meal scheme http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=213 SMS based technology developed to get daily feedback on the midday meal scheme across Uttar Pradesh's 150,000 schools. This system installed at the directorate in Lucknow has a capacity to send and receive data from 10,000 schools at one go. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=213 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:08:45 +0530 Wipro to digitise India's crime records under e-governance plan http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=211 The government has selected Wipro Infotech as the Software Development Agency for tracking crime records on real time basis in digital format, in order to create a nation wide infrastructure for detection and prevention of crime. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=211 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:33:01 +0530 India’s Coastal Communities Lack Access to Fair Markets http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=15 Why have the marginalised fisher communities been ignored? PAD’s efforts to end this trend. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=15 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:29:05 +0530 Bill to check child sex abuse is approved http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=705 The bill seeks to protect children from sexual abuse, sexual harassment, inappropriate fondling and pornography and provides for special courts for arbitration in such cases. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=705 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:01:01 +0530 Sanchar Shakti scheme for rural women http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=708 In an attempt to bridge the digital divide, the scheme will provide useful information to women about health, social issues and government schemes over their mobile phones. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=708 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:00:05 +0530 Boat Clinic - Health Care for Marginalised Communities in Assam http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=745 Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (C NES), under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) has jointly designed a Boat Clinic programme to provide basic health care services to marginalised communities living in Assam riverine islands. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=745 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:00:05 +0530 Save the Baby Girl - Mitigating Female Feticide Through ICT http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=746 The Save the Baby Girl programme aims to limit the worsening trend of India's sex ratio by monitoring doctors through a new 'Active Tracker' technology. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=746 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:00:05 +0530 ICT help for job seekers in Karnataka http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=709 IBM and the Karnataka Labour Department will start a project to leverage cloud computing, mobile web and spoken web to help job seekers to expand searches, get training, understand job trends and share information on mobile devices in local languages http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=709 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:59:02 +0530 Geo-informatics for Forest Rights http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=439 The Tribal Research and Training Institute (TRTI), Pune has implemented a GPS land measurement and satellite imagery for verification system to generate fair and accurate evidence for recognising forest rights. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=439 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:00:28 +0530 Samajik Suvidha Sangam - Mission Convergence http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=462 Recognising the need to effectively service the urban poor in Delhi, the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) implemented a digital framework to integrate all welfare schemes. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=462 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:00:27 +0530 Maha-e-Biz: Single Window Clearance Portal http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=441 Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation’s Maha e Biz portal will serve as a one stop solution for business facilitation in the state by providing online processing for clearances required to set up a new industrial unit. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=441 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:00:26 +0530 Delhi Metro http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=460 The Delhi metro offers all the benefits of a typical public transport system plus a few added aspects that make it stand out as a unique, cutting edge model. It has been credited for being punctual, safe, and environmentally friendly. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=460 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:00:24 +0530 Trafficop: m-development for safer streets http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=444 To maintain traffic discipline, the Pune police have launched Trafficop an m development project that enables on the spot recording of traffic violations and maintaining of past offences committed by commuters. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=444 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:00:08 +0530 'Sexual Harassment at Workplace' Bill http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=464 The bill seeks to address all forms of sexual harassment at workplace irrespective of a woman’s age and employment status. However the bill does not apply to domestic workers. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=464 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:51:55 +0530 India ranks 10th in Climate Change Performance Index-2011 http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=465 Though India is ranked 10th in combating climate change, its position has actually slid lower in the last two years. While appreciating India’s role in policy formulation, the report attributes the slid to increased emission levels. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=465 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:50:35 +0530 Andhra Pradesh government to introduce micro finance bill http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=466 The micro finance bill does not intend to cap interest rates but will focus on curbing coercive tactics of lending companies. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=466 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:37:09 +0530 Right to education includes child labourers in Karnataka http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=467 Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Karnataka, has accepted the recommendations of child rights’ activists to include children of bridge schools under the Karnataka state draft rules of Right to Education (RTE) Act. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=467 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:30:25 +0530 Indian Postal Service – Need to Return to its Roots http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=17 Making the postal service effective and inclusive through a public private partnership http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=17 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:41:05 +0530 74 percent Indians are now literate: 2011 census http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=751 According to 2011 census, there is a 9.2 percent increase in the literacy rate of India. The literacy rate for men increased by 6.9 percent and by 11.8 percent for women, taking the overall effective literacy rate to 74.04 percent for the country. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=751 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:20:34 +0530 50 percent decrease in HIV cases in India http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=755 The latest United Nations report states that India is witnessing a 50 percent drop in HIV AIDS cases as instances of new infections in India reduced from 24,000 per year in the beginning of the decade to 12,000 per year at present. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=755 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:14:28 +0530 E-Health.Net, Haryana http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=23 This IT initiative has been set up by the Haryana state government to provide better health care services to the people. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=23 Wed, 05 May 2010 06:25:12 +0530 E-Finance Net of Haryana http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=22 E finance net is a e governance initiative of the Haryana Government to eliminate systemic deficiencies in the manual treasury system and for the efficient management of state finances. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=22 Wed, 05 May 2010 06:21:41 +0530 E-Food.Net, Haryana http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=21 The Haryana government started the E Food.Net in 2002 to facilitate the activities of Food and Supplies Department by using modern information and communication technologies. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=21 Wed, 05 May 2010 06:19:49 +0530 Dharitree Managing Land Records successfully in Sonitpur district, Assam http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=20 The objective of the DHARITREE Governance project is to apply Information Communication Technology (ICT) to provide a web based Land Records system to the Revenue Department of Government of Assam. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=20 Wed, 05 May 2010 06:08:17 +0530 Loucha Pathap: Computerization of Land Records in Imphal, East Manipur http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=19 A replica of the e governance initiative Bhoomi, Loucha Pathap referring to the 'Rules governing the land' is the application software to computerize land records in Manipur. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=19 Wed, 05 May 2010 05:54:46 +0530 Innovative Method in Population Census Data Processing, Ministry of Home Affairs, Office of the Registrar General, India http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=18 The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, adopted the India Image based Technology and revolutionized Census collection in India. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=18 Wed, 05 May 2010 05:48:39 +0530 Reproductive Child Health Service in Urban Slum, Assam; Public Private Partnership for delivery of Reproductive Child Health services in Urban Slum in Guwahati, Assam http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=17 The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) care program implemented in urban slum locations in Guwahati has been regarded as one of the most practical and successful model for health service delivery for urban poor. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=17 Wed, 05 May 2010 05:44:53 +0530 Public Private Partnership to Improve Health of Urban Poor in Agra http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=16 Due to the inadequacy of the primary health delivery system in Agra, the UHRC was assigned to develop Urban Health Plan focusing on urban poor in the region in partnership with the government officials, NGOs and the community. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=16 Wed, 05 May 2010 05:38:34 +0530 E-City Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=15 This initiative has provided Citizen friendly Civic Centres, which are efficient, speedy and work on a transparent basis between the Municipal Corporation and the citizens thereby rooting out middlemen and corruption to a very large extent in region. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=15 Wed, 05 May 2010 05:27:49 +0530 Innovative Methods in Fighting Insurgency in Nort- East India Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=14 This innovative strategy is a departure from the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and addresses the problem of insurgency through positive means of partnership of the government on one hand and with the related government agencies on the other. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=14 Wed, 05 May 2010 05:00:22 +0530 Slum Networking Project- Ahmedabad http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=13 The problem based Slum networking approach of Vadodra Municipal Corporation has won the Dubai International Award for the Best Practice in 2006 for providing basic facilities and raising the living standard of the slum dwellers in the area. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=13 Wed, 05 May 2010 02:50:58 +0530 Online Posting and Transfer of Teachers in Education Department of Delhi Government http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=12 The Department of Education in Delhi introduced reforms for transparent transfer policy, and on line submission of transfer requests by the teachers of Delhi Government schools to bring about accountability and efficiency. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=12 Wed, 05 May 2010 02:46:54 +0530 Recruitment Reforms in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, New Delhi http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=11 The Recruitment Reform in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has standardized the recruitment process in terms of tests and interviews thereby making it more accountable and transparent with limited or no scope of subjectivity. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=11 Wed, 05 May 2010 02:19:17 +0530 Radical Improvement in Delhi Government School Systems http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=10 Improvised mechanisms were designed in Delhi Government Schools through I schooling to make the administrative machinery efficient and accountable in a way to reduce the burden of routine, repetitive and monotonous work both for faculty and students. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=10 Wed, 05 May 2010 02:14:20 +0530 E-Treasury Initiatives of Treasury and Accounts Department, Tamil Nadu http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=9 The Department of Treasuries and Accounts of Tamil Nadu has been fully computerized to facilitate easy transactions with regard to major functions related to Treasury and Accounts under this project. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=9 Wed, 05 May 2010 02:04:31 +0530 GRAMSAT: Connecting government with people in Orissa http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=8 'GRAMSAT' is an e governance tool used by government development programmes to communicate to the people and provide information about self development in Orissa. It has been replicated in many parts of the country because of its sustainability. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=8 Wed, 05 May 2010 01:49:26 +0530 Improving Maternal and Child Survival in Tamil Nadu http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=7 The initiative of Department of Health, Tamil Nadu has brought a drastic reduction in maternal mortality and improved child health through innovative strategies and programmes on maternal and infant health policies in the state. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=7 Wed, 05 May 2010 01:38:57 +0530 Delhi Government to upgrade facilities at night shelters http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=527 Homeless people taking refuge at the Capital's night shelters will soon get medical examination and treatment facilities along with the provision of other basic amenities. A process is in place for identifying new areas to set up more shelters. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=527 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:54:52 +0530 Right to Justice soon to be a Fundamental Right http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=526 The Union Law Ministry's proposal to make Right to Justice a guaranteed right under the constitution, will entitle every citizen of the country to time bound justice, ensuring right to acquittal if trial does not start within a specified time pe http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=526 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:51:53 +0530 Prime Minister announces MGNREGA biometric database http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=599 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced the proposed creation of a MGNREGA biometric database to authenticate work applications, work site attendance and wage payments, and a wage hike under the scheme as per the rise in consumer price index. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=599 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:21:44 +0530 Population enumeration of Census from February 9-28 http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=600 Biggest ever census attempt enumerating 1.2 bn population will be conducted across India. Citizens will be counted and classified according to various factors to create the National Population Register. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=600 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:20:48 +0530 Integrated Child Development Scheme requires more funding http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=591 Food inflation is creating a severe crisis for the ICDS. Several states have demanded an 15% increase in the centre's support to get the programme back on track. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=591 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:44:46 +0530 Posco gets conditional green nod, environmentalists vow to protest http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=593 The Ministry of Environment has given clearance to POSCO, harbored upon 60 conditions and demands of forest rights protection from Orissa government. The move has evoked protests from environmentalists, activists and political parties. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=593 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:32:15 +0530 2011 to be a digital year for Delhi http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=594 With the finalisation of the IT Act of Delhi, the Information Technology Department of Delhi Government is planning to computerise all the departments to create a transparent and efficient e Delhi. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=594 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:30:01 +0530 Compulsory ID proof for tatkal ticket holders http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=596 Indian railway makes it mandatory for tatkal ticket holders to produce ID proof in original to avoid being penalised for ticket less traveling. The move is directed to address complaints of bulk booking. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=596 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:27:25 +0530 Delhi metro to have digital information pods http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=597 Commuters will get detailed info about the metro network, timings, fares, tourist destinations of the city on the digital info pods to be installed at 28 metro stations. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=597 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:25:21 +0530 Progress of 'Common Service Centre' Project http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=266 'Common Service Centres' serve as an interface between government, agencies and citizens by providing access to various information and services. 60,000 such centres have been set up across the country. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=266 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:15:27 +0530 Proposed Audit of Maternal Deaths http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=267 Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad announced that an audit of maternal deaths will be conducted soon in all states, helping policymaker’s chalk out programmes for improving maternal health. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=267 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:14:16 +0530 Computerised NRHM projects in Punjab and Haryana http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=443 By computerising health records and extending unique identification numbers for ante natal and post natal vaccination and immunization schedules, the states plan to maximize their within rural populations. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=443 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 06:01:14 +0530 World Bank funded dam rehabilitation project to begin in Kerala http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=442 The project will aim at comprehensive rehabilitation and institutional strengthening of dams safety, along with improving the effectiveness of irrigation systems in Kerala. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=442 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:59:08 +0530 Bihar to introduce law to check red-tapism and corruption http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=445 In an initiative to ensure good governance, Right to Service Bill is to be introduced in Bihar. It aims at the redemption of citizens from bureaucratic red tapism and corruption by ensuring delivery of services within a stipulated time period. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=445 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:54:16 +0530 Streesakti: Empowering marginalised women http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=33 Streeshakti is an initiative of the government of Delhi that focuses on the holistic empowerment of women. It includes services like health care awareness programmes, legal guidance and skill enhancement. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:51:52 +0530 Centre expands Smart Card PDS across India http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=861 To address the issues of fake ration cards, the Government of India is planning to replace paper based cards with smart cards. The successful pilot projects in Haryana and Chandigarh are stimulating the nation wide implementation. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=861 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:45:17 +0530 Transparent Chennai: Maps, Data and Insights http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=862 Transparent Chennai seeks to create access to urban spaces for the marginalised sections of the urban population. It empowers citizens with online interactive information about their city, including critical public services. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=862 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:48:47 +0530 Mental Health Care Act 2010 offers protection for the mentally ill http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=504 The Act seeks to bring in a comprehensive law to safeguard the rights and interests of persons with mental illnesses. Provisions include medical insurance cover, RTI with regards to treatment and ability to take action against inhuman treatment. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=504 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 02:14:18 +0530 Delhi to form night shelters monitoring team http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=505 The Urban Shelter Improvement Board will form a team to monitor the conditions in night shelters focusing on sanitation, water supply and power connectivity in the centres. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=505 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 02:12:09 +0530 NRHM in MP to launch health and hygiene projects for rural girls http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=507 The National Rural Health Mission will organise awareness campaigns and distribute sanitary napkins among adolescent rural girls to promote health and hygiene practices. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=507 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 02:11:01 +0530 Haryana jails to install CCTV cameras http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=508 To ensure better monitoring of criminals and to address the problem of inadequate staff in jails, Haryana is adopting e surveillance measures through installation of CCTV cameras in all of its 18 jails. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=508 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 02:09:51 +0530 Cells to counter cyber attacks on government sites http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=509 The National Security Council plans to set up a cyber command authority to tackle cyber attacks on government’s defence, port, airport, pipelines, nuclear installation, water and electricity computer systems and networks. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=509 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 02:07:51 +0530 Government may offer financial support to NGOs http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=382 The Government of India is examining the need to create a separate fund for nonprofit organisations in its 12th five year plan. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=382 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:55:50 +0530 National Health Insurance Scheme extended to street vendors http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=383 The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) a smart card based cashless health insurance scheme, covering below poverty line families will now be extended to include street vendors who form an important segment of unorganised workers in urban areas. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=383 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:53:52 +0530 Green technology project to tackle water pollution http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=781 A bioremediation technology project was launched by the Union Minister for Environment and Forests that is aimed to curb pollution in the Sutlej river and canals off the Harike barrage in Punjab and Rajasthan caused by sewage and industrial wastes. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=781 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:06:38 +0530 First of its kind in monitoring service delivery http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=76 The Government of Maharashtra is the first state to set up its own Delivery Monitoring Unit. The unit sits under the chief minister's secretariat and is designed to monitor and evaluate the functioning of its departments. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=76 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:53:54 +0530 Independent education regulator http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=75 The National Commission for Higher Education and Research (NCHER) will be an independent regulator, moving away from its seat under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD). Increasing gross enrollment rates will be an initial area of focus. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=75 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:43:16 +0530 Judicial accountability http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=74 Law Minister Veerappa Moiley, reveals plan of using ICT for precise monitoring of number of arrears in each court. The expectation is for average case time to reduce as proper accountability mechanisms are put in place. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=74 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:35:42 +0530 India pro bio-diversity conservation http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=71 India supports the legally binding pact for access to and benefit from sharing of bio resources related to climate change. Environment Minister said that India is committed to playing a leadership role in biodiversity conservation. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=71 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:18:15 +0530 Assam government to distribute laptops among meritorious students http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=564 The Assam government in partnership with HCL will provide 7200 units of laptop to meritorious students of the state who have secured First Division in the HSLC, High and Senior Madrassa, Sanskrit and Pali Pravesika examinations in 2010. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=564 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:03:31 +0530 New India-Bangladesh land port to boost trade http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=565 A new land port that will boost bilateral trade between the two countries, was opened at a cross border ceremony,at the north western tip of Banglabandha bordering West Bengal. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=565 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:01:19 +0530 Reserve Bank of India raises key interest rates http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=566 The RBI is raising key interest rates by 25 basic points in a move to tackle inflation and warns that food inflation has become an issue of grave concern. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=566 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:56:21 +0530 Census 2011 to be more inclusive http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=567 Census 2011 will modernise its questions and categories. Significantly, it will introduce an other category in gender, modify the definition of disability, and separate the categories of mental illness from mental retardation. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=567 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:55:10 +0530 Surat takes a historic step in combating AIDS in India http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=568 The New Civil Hospital in Surat has signed an MoU with the University of South Florida, USA for conducting research and experiments on AIDS and HIV. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=568 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:50:58 +0530 Jharkhand Social Welfare Board to launch web portal http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=826 The Social Welfare Board is the first ever board of the Jharkhand government to have a web portal. It will allow users to know the status of social welfare schemes, through which they can hold service providers accountable. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=826 Tue, 24 May 2011 03:51:54 +0530 Comprehensive study on ecology in Jaitapur http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=828 The National Power Corporation of India Limited plans to undertake a study, costing Rs 5.86 crore, on impact of the Jaitapur Project on marine ecology and biodiversity in the area. The activists, however, are sceptical of the benefits of project. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=828 Tue, 24 May 2011 03:47:03 +0530 RDI Odisha http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=37 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:08:26 +0530 24,000 crore plan approved for Bihar http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=666 The Planning Commission has approved 24,000 crore for the next fiscal for Bihar. The amount sanctioned is for special schemes such as new thermal power projects. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=666 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:08:09 +0530 New software to check maternal mortality http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=665 Pregnancy Infant COHORT Monitoring Evaluation (PICME) software will be used in Primary Health Centres in Tamil Nadu to keep tabs on mothers throughout their ante natal period and on newborns until the age of 1 year. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=665 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:05:04 +0530 Railways to set up 5 medical colleges http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=664 Infrastructure required for new medical colleges will be set up on railway land in Kharagpur, Guwahati, Chennai, Secundarabad, and Lucknow on public private partnership basis. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=664 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:02:56 +0530 Bihar health cards for 3.4 crore children http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=673 A first of its kind programme delivers health cards that will facilitate free medicine, OPD facilities and specialised medical care for 5 years in premium institutes for over 3.4 crore children. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=673 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:01:45 +0530 Human trafficking manual aids police http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=674 A handbook that simplifies laws like the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act has helped the police tremendously in the Northeast. It is approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs and backed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=674 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:56:48 +0530 Goa announces new healthcare scheme http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=486 Primary and secondary healthcare up to Rs 60,000 for every family with 5 members or less will be covered under the new scheme. There is no income ceiling to avail the facilities of the scheme. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=486 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:27:00 +0530 India’s Kaladan river project starts in Myanmar http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=487 It aims to provide an alternate route of transport for goods to northeast India, while fostering bilateral ties between the two countries through the construction of a river port, waterway terminal and two lane highway. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=487 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:26:36 +0530 Punjab’s new appraisal system for bureaucrats http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=489 To ensure a transparent appraisal of bureaucrats while promoting more effciency in governance, the government of Punjab has initiated the New Annual Performance Assessment report; a self appraisal tool applicable for Class I officers. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=489 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:22:52 +0530 Rs 68 crore sanctioned for revival of dams in Jammu and Kashmir http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=488 The government of Jammu and Kashmir has sanctioned Rs 68 crore for the revival of Arzan Garzan and Malapora dams in a bid to revive agriculture in the region. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=488 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:19:07 +0530 National level aptitude test for higher education http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=491 Ministry of Human Resource Development is aspiring to replace the existing entrance tests for higher education with a single national level aptitude test. The ministry is also finalising a vocational framework for school children. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=491 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:15:57 +0530 Draft Delhi Police Bill, 2010 to be be introduced in the parliament http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=492 A bill to instigate crucial reforms in the police force will be introduced in the parliament. Additionally, the Home Secretary has also called for innovative research from the Bureau of Police Research and Development. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=492 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:15:03 +0530 Jharkhand panchayats to have e-Secretariat http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=193 The state government has proposed to establish e Secretariats in all panchayat offices across Jharkhand, to encourage an e Governance mechanism at the lowest level of the democratic set up. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=193 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:33:17 +0530 Innovatively implementing the Total Sanitation Campaign http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=371 Officials in Satara use innovative ideas like panchayat picture boards exposing non conformists, withholding certificates and PDS supplies of families without proper toilets, and school campaigns in their struggle against open defecation. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=371 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:56:45 +0530 Haryana to sponsor doctors for specialisation http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=767 In order to address the crisis of specialized doctors in the state, the Haryana government has decided to sponsor doctors for higher education with full pay in all specialities where there is a shortage. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=767 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:57:17 +0530 Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament - an alternative way http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=3 Addressing the issue of reserving atleast one third seats for women in the Indian Parliament, it is proposed to try a different course of action by introducing double member constituencies with one male and one female member each. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=3 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:05:45 +0530 Scheme for empowering girls gets cabinet nod http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=227 Under the Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescents, nutritional diet and financial aid will be given to girls between ages 11 and 18 in 200 districts and the Union Territories. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=227 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:43:02 +0530 Haryana launches new scheme for transporters http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=228 Under the National Permit Scheme, transporters will enable hassle free movement of cargo across the country through a one time annual deposit. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=228 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:41:07 +0530 Low-carbon transport project to reduce gas emissions http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=420 Under the National Action Plan on Climate Change, India has launched a low carbon transport project with the United Nations Environment Programme for three years. It aims to build low carbon transport infrastructure in major cities. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=420 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:36:07 +0530 School operations go online in Chandigarh government schools http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=421 The Education department of Punjab has installed the School Information Management System (SIMS) in all government schools through which attendance of teachers and students performance records will be made available online. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=421 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:33:24 +0530 India Economic Summit focuses on implementation http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=416 The 2010 summit at New Delhi will be focusing on effective implementation of reforms in rural and urban areas to achieve a high growth, inclusive and sustainable economy. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=416 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:22:37 +0530 Governance reforms through the finance commission http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=1 The discussion is based on the 13th Finance Commission report on utilizing resources to obtain development outcomes and improving service delivery. Few suggestions include centre for innovations in public systems and District Innovation Fund. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=1 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:38:56 +0530 Health-check up at Delhi metro stations http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=165 The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in association with the organization, St John Ambulance Brigade will install special aid kiosks at 23 metro stations to offer medical facilities to commuters. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=165 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:25:00 +0530 Punjab imparts quality education in rural areas http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=166 A budget of Rs 63.42 crore has been allocated to improve the education system in the state. Under this scheme, all children within the age group of six to fourteen will have access to basic education, improved infrastructure and qualified staff http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=166 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:58:56 +0530 Passport services under make over http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=164 The Indian government has planned to deliver passport services through online mechanism. This initiative will protect citizens from fraudulent measures and improve the application process. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=164 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:57:01 +0530 Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill 2010 finalized http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=158 The final bill will be brought before the cabinet for approval. It highlights provisions for removing judges in case of misconduct. The alleged judge can be warned and reprimanded, and in case of serious violations, will be impeached. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=158 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:56:11 +0530 Launch of APCICT Academy of ICT Essentials for Government Leaders http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=661 It will equip government officials with required skills and enhance institutional capacity to leverage ICT for socio economic development of India. The curriculum comprises eight training modules covering a variety of ICT for development topics. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=661 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:51:09 +0530 Digital regime for Central Information Commission http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=478 The Central Information Commission will adhere to a digital regime from next year. All complaints and appeals received and disposed of will be converted into a digital format to help with time management and bring about transparency. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=478 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:15:05 +0530 Renewing the National Environment Policy http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=477 To bring in an updated version of the National Environment Policy by next year, the Government of India has sent reminders to certain state governments and central ministries for timely action. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=477 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:13:16 +0530 Flood Management Programme in Tamil Nadu http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=476 The Government of Tamil Nadu has taken measures to tackle the recurrent heavy floods experienced during the northeast monsoons. In a comprehensive flood management programme, the government has sanctioned Rs 635.54 crore to assist flood prone areas. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=476 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:11:45 +0530 Restricting RTI queries http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=475 The Department of Personnel recommends limiting RTI applications to one subject and a maximum of 250 words. A fee may be required if any equipment is hired for gathering information. RTI activists strongly condemn the recommendation. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=475 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:09:57 +0530 90 crore for government mental health hospitals http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=474 Under the National Mental Health Programme, the Union Ministry of Health and Family welfare has given a grant of over Rs 90 crore for improving infrastructure in government hospitals and institutes of mental health across the country. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=474 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:08:09 +0530 The art of hope, life and livelihood: Tsunamika http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=38 Tsunamika, the doll making programme, is more than a livelihood opportunity for the tsunami affected fisher women of Tamil Nadu. The endeavour is not only empowering them with skills but also instilling hope to restart live with a new enthusiasm. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:55:13 +0530 E-auctioning government articles http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=59 Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and cabinet have decided to auction off the surplus unserviceable articles of the various government departments online. This innovative process will help in the efficient disposal of old materials. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=59 Tue, 11 May 2010 11:28:36 +0530 Educational loan guarantor http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=58 The Planning Commission is urging the Ministry of Human Resources to seriously consider acting as an educational loan guarantor. The role as loan provider is expected to significantly help finance infrastructure projects in the name of education. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=58 Tue, 11 May 2010 11:23:51 +0530 E-Justice delivery http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=57 Law Minister MV Veerappa Moiley encourages E courts be used in every High Court and every district of the country. The e system will provide necessary transparency between courts, which is expected to increase efficiency of justice delivery. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=57 Tue, 11 May 2010 11:17:41 +0530 India to spearhead the Alternative Dispute Resolution system http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=536 In order to reduce the waiting period of cases, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) will be the preferred mode of settlement of disputes in Indian courts. ADR centres are already functioning at Delhi, Madras, Karnataka, Punjab and Haryana High Court http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=536 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:52:39 +0530 Strategy for a 'developed India' http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=537 Industrial body Assocham has come out with a five point strategy focusing on infrastructure, good governance and education to transform India into a developed economy. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=537 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:49:23 +0530 Bringing technology to villages http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=534 An amount of $4 billion by the US government will be donated to provide broadband connectivity to all 250,000 village panchayats in the next 18 months to facilitate faster communication and information sharing in remote areas of the country. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=534 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:41:54 +0530 DAR&PG launches India- Brazil-South Africa web portal http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=542 The portal will function as a virtual centre of excellence on governance and act as a forum for bringing together various administrative and development experiences and best practices from each of the 3 countries. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=542 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:39:55 +0530 Prepaid chips in vehicles for toll payment http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=407 Within 18 months all vehicles in India will have radio frequency identification (RFID) cards which will function like mobile phone chips and can be recharged with the required amount to make road toll payment. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=407 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:09:20 +0530 Sevana http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=160 Borne out of Information Kerala Mission (IKM), Sevana is a digital civil registration system. It includes five modules that each work towards digitizing a wide range of records majorly pertaining to birth, death, marriage, and pensions. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=160 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:39:29 +0530 Rehabilitation of beggars in Chennai http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=159 The Chennai Municipal Corporation, with the support of NGOs, has initiated rehabilitation of beggars in the city. Provisions such as treatment, counselling, training, employment and housing will be provided to improve their conditions. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=159 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:07:02 +0530 J&K allocates 10 crore for welfare of women http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=611 The state government has allocated a fund to set up income generating units for women. There is also a plan for the formation of 'moving Anganwadi Centres' to support communities who live a nomadic life. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=611 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:56:01 +0530 Water Resources Act in Jammu and Kashmir http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=610 The state government would be levying water usage charges on the hydro electric projects that will generate revenue of Rs 900 crore per year for the government. The measure is considered as the state's first move towards its economic self relian http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=610 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:53:42 +0530 Tiger census report to be released in March http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=612 The Wildlife Institute of India is conducting a tiger census under National Tiger Conservation Authority, and will release the report of the tiger census by the end of March 2011. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=612 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:52:48 +0530 Economic growth needs balanced demand and supply of power http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=298 The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has suggested that India needs to invest in reliable power systems to attain sustainable economic growth. He spoke after he laid the foundation stone for India’s first integrated power plant. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=298 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:30:07 +0530 India faces an inflation crisis http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=297 Food inflation in India has risen to a staggering 10.86%, following hikes in the prices of fuel and other primary articles. The Reserve Bank of India may now increase interest rates in an attempt to bring inflation under control. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=297 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:30:04 +0530 Labour and Employment ministry releases first annual report http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=178 The first Annual Report to the People on Employment is a landmark document that proposes strategies to generate skill development opportunities among disadvantaged groups, and recommends a gender friendly approach to employment. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=178 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:20:04 +0530 Gujarat Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Programme (GERRP) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=6 The Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Programme by the government of Gujarat provided immediately implementable, sustainable support for recovery and was rigorously implemented by government agencies working in tandem with voluntary associations. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=6 Tue, 04 May 2010 07:20:07 +0530 Case Information System for Delhi High Court http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=5 The COURTIS Division and NIC facilitated the management of cases at the Delhi High Court with the aim of bringing more transparency, accountability and information access through computerization of the whole case information system of the court. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=5 Tue, 04 May 2010 07:05:11 +0530 RUDI - Rural Distribution Network http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=525 RUDI was launched to raise the economic status of women farmers within the SEWA network in a sustainable, scalable and systematic manner by nurturing livelihoods at all levels of the rural supply chain. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=525 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:58:34 +0530 Husk Power Systems: Electrifying Rural Bihar http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=523 Husk Power Systems (HPS) is a rural electrification company that uses a renewable energy source to produce and supply electricity at a low cost and in an environmentally friendly way. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=523 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:58:30 +0530 Nirmithi Kendra - Post-disaster housing http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=518 Nirmithi Kendra building centre was established during the massive floods that hit Kerala in 1985 to provide cost effective and timely housing solutions to those whose homes were destroyed due to soil erosion. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=518 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:58:20 +0530 Bachat Lamp Yojana - CFLs for electrification http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=517 The Bachat Lamp Yojana is a scheme developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency that replaces incandescent bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) to avoid carbon dioxide emissions, overheating and overconsumption of electricity in households. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=517 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:58:17 +0530 Bihar to e-Track pregnant women http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=205 The Bihar Government has decided to create a database to track the health conditions of expectant mothers and provide prenatal and postpartum care. This campaign aims at minimizing maternal and infant mortality in the state. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=205 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:07:54 +0530 Gujarat farmers to get Soil Health Cards http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=204 In a bid to help farmers in Gujarat increase their agricultural productivity, the state government has undertaken a massive drive to issue Soil Health Cards (SHCs) containing details on various properties of the soil. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=204 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:07:02 +0530 Delhi launches portal for youth http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=202 Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Thursday launched a youth portal under the Bhagidari scheme of the Delhi Government for channelising the energy of youth towards the 11 point agenda of development envisaged for the Capital. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=202 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:53:02 +0530 Cyber lab for Haryana Police http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=201 NASSCOM has set up an ultra modern cyber lab at the Haryana Police Academy in Madhuban. This facility will impart requisite knowledge and skills to police personnel in the field of cyber crime investigation. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=201 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:51:11 +0530 Supreme Court to adopt email services in case delivery http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=200 The Court has decided to use email services to avoid delay in dispersing cases. The new procedure will entail the advocate to file the entire petition as a soft copy; send both petitions and notices electronically to the respondents' email address. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=200 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:49:34 +0530 Unique identification numbers for school children http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=395 The Government of India will provide unique identification numbers to school children above 5 years of age. The biometric data collected will help in tracking student progress and assist in the proper implementation of scheme's like the mid day meal. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=395 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 04:29:23 +0530 Centre protects child rights in conflict ridden states http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=394 The Ministry of Women and Child Welfare has initiated Bal Bandhu Scheme, funded by the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund, to trace missing children in armed conflict areas and provide them with facilities to bring stability in their lives. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=394 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 03:07:11 +0530 24 per cent hike in the budget for education http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=698 The budget 2011 proposes an allocation of Rs 52,057 crore for education while the allocation for Right to Education is hiked by 40 per cent. A scholarship scheme is also introduced for needy students. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=698 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:26:40 +0530 Broadband connectivity for Indian Panchayats http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=697 The government has decided that every panchayat in the country will be equipped with high speed broadband internet access by 2012. The step recognises ICT as an important tool to ensure quality and transparency in process of development. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=697 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:04:01 +0530 Aapni Yojna- A Success Story of Rural Water Supply Management http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=293 Aapni Yojna aims to improve the health and living conditions of the target population. The main component of this project is a large regional water supply scheme complemented with community based resource management and sanitary measures. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=293 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:36:37 +0530 Transforming rural livelihoods in Odisha http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=577 The Western Odisha Rural Livelihoods Project has taken up a livelihoods approach to their existing watershed management programme. It works to create an enabling environment for sustainable local employment and income generation. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=577 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:49:52 +0530 Homestead Allocation in Odisha http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=572 The Rural Development Institute (RDI) has successfully engaged in leveraging the Government of Odisha's Vasundhara scheme towards granting homestead pattas to eligible villagers. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=572 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:49:48 +0530 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=578 The Government of Odisha's exclusive task force executes search and rescue operations during natural and man made disasters in a timely and reliable manner. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=578 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:49:47 +0530 Tripura power project cost revised http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=587 Tripura’s 100 MW thermal power project that will mitigate acute power crisis in northeast India will now be implemented at a revised cost of Rs 623.44, having got the nod from the Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA). http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=587 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:48:32 +0530 Haryana to allot projects through e-Tendering http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=588 To ensure transparency and to streamline the working of departments of Public Works, Irrigation and Public Health Engineering in Haryana, all projects above Rupees Five lakh will be allotted through e Tendering. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=588 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:43:31 +0530 How to change government processes? http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=4 Government processes dispensability or significance and the best approach to revamping them. Critical look at e governance as a mechanism to revise processes. simply computerisation digitisation or in fact a real step towards improved efficiency. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=4 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:48:28 +0530 Naandi Foundation: The Midday Meal Program http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=332 Adopting standardised procedures for the preparation and delivery of daily hot cooked meals to students of government schools, Naandi Foundation hopes to address the correlated problems of malnutrition and low school attendance. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=332 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:53:13 +0530 PROOF: Public Records of Operations and Finance http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=326 PROOF (Public Records of Operations and Finance) began as a campaign for public financial disclosure. Since its launch, it has informed a nationwide disclosure policy and has helped to institutionalise service benchmarking at the local level. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=326 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:31:09 +0530 Sulekha - Decentralised Planning http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=337 Sulekha is a tool designed to enhance financial accountability by digitising the local plan formulation, appraisal and approval, and monitoring processes in the highly decentralised state of Kerala. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=337 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:04:05 +0530 SUMUL (Surat Milk Union Ltd) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=342 SUMUL established in 1951 to address the lack of an organized milk market is a market leader and key driver of social and economic development in the region. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=342 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:51:38 +0530 Ashwini - Urban services in rural areas http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=341 In 2004, Byrraju Foundation piloted a virtual platform for provision of urban services in rural areas which became known as Ashwini. Today, there are 32 centres covering 116 villages in the East Godavari and West Godavari districts. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=341 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:39:52 +0530 Online Scholarship Monitoring System http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=335 Using the automated scholarship management system, the Government of Andhra Pradesh avoids duplication and errors and ensures a transparent, speedy and accurate delivery of the pre matric and post matric scholarship for the minority communities. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=335 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:05:42 +0530 Maharastra to relax rehabilitation plans of slum dwellers http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=563 The modernisation and expansion of new Mumbai airport will lead to internal displacement affecting lakhs of people. The state government seeks to mitigate this by relaxing existing norms under a scheme for free rehabilitation of slum dwellers. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=563 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:57:52 +0530 Right to Education (RTE) Act to move to the next level http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=575 After successful implementation of the current programme to provide free education to children in the age group of 6 14 under RTE, the government plans to extend it to the secondary level. It is designed to check drop out and youth unemployment rates http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=575 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:30:20 +0530 Government panel for hike in grants for Indira Awas Yojana http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=829 The Committee on Rural Housing made recommendations to improve housing for BPL families including a hike in grants for construction of houses, extension of housing loan repayment period and the need for policy changes to link repayment to crop cycle. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=829 Thu, 26 May 2011 09:53:08 +0530 National Advisory Council (NAC) suggests 6 times land value to owners http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=830 NAC suggests combining the existing land acquisition and rehabilitation bills into a single National Development, Acquisition, Displacement and Rehabilitation Bill. It recommends giving farmers six times the registered value of land as compensation. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=830 Thu, 26 May 2011 09:50:38 +0530 Haryana orders closure of polluting industrial units http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=831 In a bid to check pollution in the state, the Haryana government has ordered closure of 639 polluting industrial units, launched prosecution against 151 polluting units, and made 9,239 units install pollution control devices in 2010 11. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=831 Thu, 26 May 2011 09:49:20 +0530 Gujarat considers New Food Standards Policy http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=248 In a bid to check food quality and hygiene standards in food units across Gujarat, the state food authorities are planning to bring into force the Food Safety and Standard Act (FSSA) 2006. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=248 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:47:37 +0530 ICT for people’s empowerment under MGNREGA http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=252 MoRD announced nationwide rollout of biometric ICT applications for improved MGNREGA implementation, in collaboration with UIDAI. Rural women facilitated by OneWorld, UNDP, MoRD, demonstrated entitlements via the project. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=252 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:19:11 +0530 e-Complaint facility for Mumbai http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=251 The Maharashtra government has proposed a pilot project to enable online registration of offences in Mumbai. The e complaint system will register a complaint within 24 hours with the person's name and mobile number for identification. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=251 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:19:01 +0530 Bihar Water Resources Department launches e-tendering http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=249 The e Tendering facility aims at bringing transparency in disposal of tenders and minimise chances of violence and resistance at the time of submission of tender papers. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=249 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:17:48 +0530 Rural Bangladesh post cyclone Aila: OXFAM’s digital communication strategy http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=16 Efforts to introduce ICT for disaster relief http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=16 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:12:57 +0530 Men as a solution to gendered governance http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=14 Yuva Maitri, an effort showing the need for men to engage in the fight for gender equality. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=14 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:59:24 +0530 Accenture to manage Nagaland state portal http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=497 The portal will work as a ‘one stop shop’ where citizens can perform transactions, ask for certificates and obtain information on state schemes. It will make state services easily accessible and ensure reliability and transparency of information. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=497 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:26:13 +0530 Railways adopt 5 digit number scheme to monitor trains http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=493 The new scheme will create a unique identification number for each train to better monitor the movement of trains across the country and to make the tracking system more logical. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=493 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:23:27 +0530 Software for Indira Awaas Yojana launched. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=192 Union Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Dr. C.P. Joshi launched a web enabled software for Indira Awaas Yojana named as AWAASSoft to take stock of the progress under the flagship programs of the Ministry Of Rural Development. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=192 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:18:40 +0530 Recognizing Civil Service http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=52 Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh inaugurated Civil Services Day. The day recognizes excellence in the industry and stands as a reminder of what a civil servant should be. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=52 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:42:36 +0530 E-SANCHAR http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=4 E SANCHAR integrates mobile telephony with information technology for generating voice calls for the timely transfer of information to rural citizens, specifically target groups including the elderly, physically challenged and widowed persons. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=4 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:51:42 +0530 Chicago Alternate Policing Academy (CAPS), Illinois, USA http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=170 Once dubbed "service with soul", the Chicago Alternate Policing Academy is an effort that aims at tying the police force with the community, specifically looking at local residents to aid in crime solving. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=170 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:08:43 +0530 Citizen and Law Enforcement Analysis and Reporting Suite of Applications (CLEAR),Chicago, Illinois USA http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=171 CLEAR is an ICT led law enforcement set of reforms that revolutionized the Chicago Police Department (CPD). The central concept is data driven crime mapping that is not only beneficial to police enforcement but lawyers as well. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=171 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:07:14 +0530 eThekwini - Durban, South Africa http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=172 This programme created a Municipal Information Society (MIS) to improve the governance through ICT. It generates a digital numbering system for houses to ensure proper service delivery of utilities, nearby road building, and welfare benefits. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=172 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:06:38 +0530 ICT can reduce 10% of GHG emissions http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=484 A recently released report,“ICT Contribution to India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)", finds that ICT adoption in construction, road transport, power and several other sectors can reduce green house gas emissions and sav http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=484 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:29:07 +0530 Gujarat to set up Medicities to boost medical tourism http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=485 To attract people from all over the world for medical treatment, Gujarat Government has invited expressions of interest for setting up of Medicities, which will provide super speciality health care. It also seeks investments in IT services for health http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=485 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:25:15 +0530 Formula for PDS universalisation http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=191 To ensure minimum availability of food grains to all, C Rangarajan has suggested people above poverty line (APL) should be considered for the food security scheme at prices different from those for people below the poverty line(BPL). http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=191 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:33:20 +0530 Centre launches smart card based PDS in Haryana http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=190 Under this pilot scheme, existing ration cards will be replaced with smart cards in the interest of checking diversion and leakages of food grains, thereby resulting in greater accountability and transparency in the distribution system. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=190 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:30:23 +0530 Lokvani http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=3 Lokvani, whose inception took place on 9 November, 2004 in the district of Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh, is a self sustaining, Public Private Partnership (PPP) based e governance solution providing transparent, accountable and responsive administration. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=3 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:44:02 +0530 e-Setu http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=2 E Setu has become the electronic bridge between the people and the government especially for people in distant places. 'Setu' in the local language means bridge. E Setu has been considered as a unique example of Government to Citizen (G2C) services. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=2 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:14:56 +0530 Health emergency service in Punjab http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=404 Providing residents with a health emergency response service, the Punjab government will position as many as 240 ambulances in the state to shift patients to the nearest hospital. These ambulances will operate both in rural and urban areas. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=404 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:06:01 +0530 Right to information query on SMS http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=412 The State Information Commission of Karnataka plans to introduce a short message service through which RTI applicants can track the status of their query on their mobile. The service is not mandatory and will be available to those who opt for it. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=412 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:05:30 +0530 Government nod to draft Bill on sexual harassment http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=408 The draft of the much awaited Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill 2010, provides a wide cover of justice to women who face sexual harassment and contributes to women's right to equality in the workplace. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=408 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:29:06 +0530 New anti-begging law for Delhi http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=409 The Delhi Government is drafting a new anti begging law, which will adopt a more 'humane' approach to the issue and will also incorporate a range of rehabilitation measures. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=409 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:27:39 +0530 Transfer of Earth-Based Technologies http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=707 The Auroville Earth Institute (Tamil Nadu) conducts research and development, and training of sustainable and cost effective earth based architecture. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=707 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 03:23:17 +0530 MGNREGA for Naxal affected areas http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=695 Through an inclusive approach taken by the local government, MGNREGA in Naxal affected Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh has created wage employment and integrated the promotion of a gamut of other development interventions. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=695 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 03:23:11 +0530 Women Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation through Micro Credit, Grameen Bank http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=163 Beginning in 1976 with one microcredit facility in rural Bangladesh, Grameen Bank has managed to transform the lives of the rural disadvantaged across the world by giving them access to capital through loans. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=163 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:19:23 +0530 Poverty Reduction through improved health services in Sankhamul Squatter Settlement (SSS),Nepal http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=162 Through the efforts of the NGO, Nepal Natural and Human Resource Development Association (NAHUDA), the livelihoods of those in Nepal's Sankhamul Squatter Settlement (SSS) were vastly improved. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=162 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:17:35 +0530 Waste Concern - Bangladesh http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=161 After studies by the NGO, Waste Concern, revealed that 80 percent of waste in Bangladesh was organic and 15 percent recyclable, the organisation determined to pursue a large scale composting initiative to improve sanitation conditions. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=161 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:16:26 +0530 Banking services to 72,000 villages by 2012 http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=614 All the commercial banks, on direction given by the RBI, will provide banking services to 72,000 uncovered villages with a minimum population of 2000 by 2012. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=614 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:15:40 +0530 Delhi government to set up smart parking lots http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=618 To curb the control of parking lots by parking mafias and the pilferage of revenue, Delhi is to set up two smart parking lots where people can pay using their mobile phone and get the availability of parking space displayed on their phone screens. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=618 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:14:33 +0530 National e-governance awards 2011 http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=626 National e government awards were presented in seven categories at Aurangabad on Feb 10 by the union government to recognise and promote excellence in implementation of e governance initiatives. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=626 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:13:38 +0530 Making the police 'professional' http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=13 A crucial arm of the government requires a new mindset. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=13 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:15:12 +0530 Human Resources Management System (HRMS) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=620 The General Administration Department of Odisha has developed a modern personnel management system that makes effective use of the latest information technology. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=620 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:32:36 +0530 Auto Rickshaw Restructuring Project http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=608 Focusing on the restructuring of the auto rickshaw sector, EMBARQ (Centre for Sustainable Transport) conducted a comprehensive study to identify the most pertinent issues at hand. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=608 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:32:34 +0530 Community Scorecards of Government Schemes http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=609 ADHAR has launched a community scorecard programme in Bolangir district, Odisha that educates beneficiaries and providers in each other’s needs and capacities, streamlining democratic processes in an effective manner. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=609 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:32:32 +0530 Community Solar Power Plant Project http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=592 The Community Solar Power Plant project in Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh illustrates how the use of solar energy through participatory processes can transform rural India. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=592 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:32:30 +0530 Punjab unveils Comprehensive Mobility Plan for urban areas http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=303 Punjab has taken the lead in launching a comprehensive mobility plan (CMP) for urban areas that have a population of over two lakhs. The CMP will provide comfortable transport facilities and seek to reduce accidents in urban areas. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=303 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:00:35 +0530 Skill development project for underprivileged youth among rural minorities http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=299 The proposed project envisages using the curriculum of the National Open Schools and multimedia techniques to enhance skills and generate gainful employment for unskilled, below poverty line youth among rural minorities. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=299 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:42:15 +0530 'Aadhaar' to induce PDS reforms http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=182 UIDAI's working paper on the role of 'Aadhaar' (unique identification) number in Public Distribution System, envisions changes in the present system, making it more efficient and transparent. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=182 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:15:37 +0530 Resolution to reserve e-Governance budget in Maharashtra http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=181 The Maharashtra Government has issued a resolution making it mandatory for departments in Maharashtra to spend half per cent of their budgetary provision on computerisation, and provision of e services to citizens. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=181 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:12:52 +0530 Former President calls for Integrated Development Action http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=180 Espousing the cause of sustainable development and rural upliftment, at the Annual National Commission for Minorities (NCM) lecture, Dr. A.P.J Kalam identified five potential areas of 'combined action and inclusive growth'. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=180 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:11:58 +0530 Sulabh International Social Service Organization http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=36 Sulabh International, an NGO founded in 1970, addresses sanitation problems faced by low caste and low income groups in India. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=36 Thu, 06 May 2010 04:24:42 +0530 Bhagidiri: Citizen-Government Partnership: An initiative of Government of NCT of Delhi http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=35 Bhagidari is a project designed by the Delhi government in 2000 to involve its citizens in facilitating city wide changes by creating a formal system between resident, civil society organizations and relevant government departments. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=35 Thu, 06 May 2010 04:19:30 +0530 Crosscutting Agra Project (CAP) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=34 This initiative is a joint collaborative effort of Agra Nagar Nigam and NGO CURE that focuses on slum development, sanitation, and service provision to urban poor. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=34 Thu, 06 May 2010 04:06:55 +0530 Stree Shakti: A novel approach to women’s empowerment http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=33 Project Stree Shakti is a joint collaboration effort of the Government of Delhi, community based organisations and NGOs to empower women, especially those belonging to economically weaker sections of society. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=33 Thu, 06 May 2010 04:01:59 +0530 Economic Empowerment for Minority Muslims in India through ICT http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=32 Datamation Foundation started this project in collaboration with madrasa to provide basic knowledge of ICT to the minority muslims in Seelampur Zaffrabad in New Delhi. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=32 Thu, 06 May 2010 03:58:11 +0530 Village Information Kiosks for the Warna Co-operatives in Maharashtra http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=31 This project aims to increase the efficiency and productivity of the sugar cane co operative through access to information in local language about crops, agricultural market prices, government employment schemes and educational opportunities. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=31 Thu, 06 May 2010 03:54:21 +0530 Social Work & Research Centre (The Barefoot Challenge),Tilonia, Rajasthan http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=30 This project has enabled all the facilities and gadgets in 'Barefoot College' including the library, office, computers, soil testing labs, primary health centres, etc to be operated with solar energy in Tilonia village of Rajasthan. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=30 Thu, 06 May 2010 03:47:29 +0530 Twin E-Learning Programme: Skills for Employability of the Underprivileged Youth in Manipur http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=29 The Twin E Learning Programme has solved the issue of unemployment among the youth in Manipur by preparing them with skills in English Proficiency, Basic Computer Education and other related soft skills. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=29 Thu, 06 May 2010 03:44:36 +0530 Sanwad, Sivasagar in Assam http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=28 The objective of Sanwad project is to deliver reliable, time bound, cost effective and transparent government services through private kiosks with the use of information and technology to citizens. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=28 Thu, 06 May 2010 03:38:54 +0530 Nai Disha: Electronic Delivery of Integrated Services of Haryana to All http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=27 The project Nai Disha is a Information Technology (IT) driven electronic interface between the government and the citizens that facilitates the general public to receive effective services on time. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=27 Thu, 06 May 2010 03:31:06 +0530 Employees, Net-Facilitating Employees and Pensioners in G2E Service Domain http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=26 The Employee.Net is an interactive employee's portal to address the issues of employees and their concerns by the government of Haryana. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=26 Thu, 06 May 2010 03:25:47 +0530 E-Sampark,Chandigarh-IT http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=25 The project e Sampark is an initiative of Chandigarh Administration to bring together the basic citizens services of all departments under one roof and give them a ‘single window experience’. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=25 Thu, 06 May 2010 03:23:55 +0530 E-Jana Sampark, Chandigarh-IT http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=24 E Jan Sampark project is an efficient information dissemination system that provides citizens to avail government services by minimizing multiple interaction points without any wastage of time. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=24 Thu, 06 May 2010 03:18:28 +0530 Trafficop: m-development for safer streets http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=35 Trafficop an initiative of the Pune Traffic Police calls for a revamp of the current traffic violations management system and creating a safe and secure ‘road culture’. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 04:33:03 +0530 Helpline in Delhi against Child labour http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=790 Delhi government is launching a toll free helpline number to help workers redress their grievances and facilitate proper implementation of labour laws. This move will also help in addressing the issues of child labour in the state. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=790 Thu, 05 May 2011 02:55:44 +0530 Supreme Court orders restoration of village lands http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=793 Villages across India are exploited by illegal encroachers who take away lands meant for schools and community services. The Supreme Court issued directives to the Central and State governments to restore public land to village bodies at the earliest http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=793 Thu, 05 May 2011 02:55:42 +0530 Posco gets final clearance http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=796 The Environment Ministry gives final clearance to Posco with conditions including no export of raw materials and regeneration of equivalent amount of forest lands by the South Korean steel giant. Orissa will now divert 3,100 acres of forest to Posco. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=796 Thu, 05 May 2011 02:55:39 +0530 Biometric scheme for BPL citizens in Maharashtra http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=797 Maharashtra announced that programmes for BPL citizens will now use the biometric system for disbursement of money and would cover around 1.75 lakh people in the initial stage. This is expected to address existing loopholes in the programmes. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=797 Thu, 05 May 2011 02:55:36 +0530 Government to set up environment appraisal authority http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=798 The Government is setting up the National Environmental Appraisal and Monitoring Authority, a professional, science based autonomous body, as part of efforts to bring in institutional reforms and to improve environmental governance in India. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=798 Thu, 05 May 2011 02:55:30 +0530 Agricultural cabinet to help farmers in Bihar http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=789 Bihar government will constitute an agricultural cabinet comprising Ministers of 18 departments including irrigation sugarcane, rural works, animal husbandry, disaster management and water resources to give the much needed boost to the sector. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=789 Thu, 05 May 2011 02:48:32 +0530 E-gram services for Punjab villages http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=207 The e Gram project of the Punjab government, which aims at monitoring expenditure in panchayats and providing 14 crucial citizen services to all 12,800 villages in Punjab, will be operational by December of this year. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=207 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:30:22 +0530 India approves e-treasury scheme http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=208 Under the new e treasury scheme, approved for Rs 625 crore, state treasuries throughout the country will be computerised to bring about transparency and enhance the efficiency of the public delivery system. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=208 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:29:44 +0530 Vegetable initiative to be launched http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=702 The Indian Government plans to launch a Vegetable Initiative that will leverage existing scheme and address the entire value chain from pre production to consumption to meet the demand of vegetables in all State capitals and urban centres. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=702 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:47:52 +0530 High Courts soon in Tripura, Manipur & Meghalaya http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=703 All the seven northeastern states come under the jurisdiction of the Guwahati High Court. The central government has recently decided to amend the North Eastern Areas Act, 1971, to set up separate High Courts in Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=703 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 05:42:38 +0530 Total Quality Management in Malaysia http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=150 Total Quality Management (TQM) reforms were undertaken by the Malaysian government to strengthen organizational efficiency, performance, and sustainability. The reforms have resulted in capacity building of the civil administration. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=150 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:46:53 +0530 Pension Reform Scheme - Nigeria http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=149 In 2004, the Government of Nigeria revamped their formal pension system to include a retirement savings account (RSA) for all pensioners. An independent monitoring agency was established to ensure for a strong accountability mechanism. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=149 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:45:10 +0530 Bangladesh Legal Aid Service Trust (BLAST) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=148 BLAST aims to provide assistance in justice matters through the local provision and promotion of legal aid. The programme's major objective is to make local populations aware of how to seek legal assistance when battling a range of issues. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=148 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:42:35 +0530 Disaster Recovery Plan of the National Stock Exchange, Mumbai http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=147 The NSE has decided to set up the Disaster Recovery (DS) Plan with the objective of providing an advanced arrangement in its system to avoid any form of change or interruption in the future. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=147 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:58:11 +0530 Nali-Kali: Innovations in Primary Education in Karnataka http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=146 The primary school teachers used a ‘joyous’ learning model in Mysore, with the help of Rishi Valley School to improve its education system. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=146 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:56:07 +0530 Akshaya: Innovative Operations and Service Delivery, Kerala http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=145 E literacy training is imparted through Akshaya centres for community development in Kerela under the initiative of local self governing institutions. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=145 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:10:49 +0530 Women in Agriculture- Case of WYTEP in Karnataka http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=144 The Government of Karnataka launched WYTEP in 1984 to provide technical training and needs of women farmers, thereby empowering women in agriculture in the region. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=144 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:08:40 +0530 Pulse Polio Immunization (PPI), India http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=143 This project documents the measures in fighting poliomyelitis through massive immunization programme launched by the Government of India, in co operation with international agencies, state governments and non government voluntary organizations. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=143 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:05:50 +0530 Drought Management, Karnataka http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=142 This project is designed to predict drought by using scientific methods, tools and data to prevent its occurrence; and respond to mitigate the effects of drought through drought relief and drought proofing measures. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=142 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:00:06 +0530 Computer Aided Text to Speech and Text to Braille System -Visually Impaired (Shruti Dhrishti)-West Bengal http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=141 The West Bengal government's public sector undertaking known as Webel Mediatronics Limited developed the automatic Braille transcription system for the physically challenged people to overcome their shortcoming due to their deformity. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=141 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:55:56 +0530 Forest Fire Risk Zonation Using Geomatics, Andhra Pradesh http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=140 The AP Forest Department has taken initiative for fire risk zonation in forest areas of entire Andhra Pradesh using latest technology such as Satellite Remote Sensing, Global Positioning System, and Geographical Information system. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=140 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:49:32 +0530 Chattisgarh government calls off elephant reserve plans for coal mining http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=595 Two elephant reserves were proposed to come up in Korba district of Chattisgarh to ensure peaceful coexistence between man and elephant. The state government has now decided to abandon one of the reserves in favour of a coal mine. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=595 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:26:47 +0530 RTI cells in government departments by July end http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=840 The government recommends its units to set up RTI cells to ensure accountability and transparency with easier redressal of applications. A one time grant of rupees 50,000 is given to the ministries departments to arrange for required infrastructure. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=840 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 02:27:34 +0530 Urban poverty survey to begin from June http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=839 Ministry of Housing and Poverty Alleviation has announced start of first survey to enumerate data on urban poverty in all states. This is critical for the implementation of the Food Security Act and the Rajiv Awas Yojana. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=839 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 02:26:36 +0530 Bihar State Madrasa Education Board receives funding for minorities' education http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=177 2700 madrasas under Bihar State Madrasa Education Board will now be funded by the state government. The students can opt for professional courses; and will be given computers and laboratory facilities to benefit from quality education. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=177 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:47:34 +0530 Andhra paves a new path for disposal of RTI cases http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=176 The Andhra Pradesh Information Commission (APIC) launched video conferencing facility to settle RTI cases in the state. Citizens will save time and resources in accessing information, as they no longer need to visit the State Capital for hearings. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=176 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:47:17 +0530 SMS campaign to curb train track trespassing http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=816 Western Railway is initiating a one crore SMSes a month campaign to spread awareness against the dangers of trespassing railway tracks among commuters. A short film is also planned to educate people on the issue. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=816 Sun, 22 May 2011 05:11:23 +0530 Caste and BPL census is approved by the cabinet http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=818 Union cabinet approves the enumeration exercise to be conducted in rural and urban areas to identify those living below poverty line (BPL). This census will record details pertaining to caste and religion as well. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=818 Sun, 22 May 2011 05:02:35 +0530 First phase of e-court project rolled out for 12000 courts http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=821 E court project plans to provide ICT enablers such as computer hardware, LAN, and crucial software to ensure efficient citizen centric services in 14,249 courts in India. The first phase is planned to be implemented in 12,000 courts by 2012. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=821 Sun, 22 May 2011 05:00:26 +0530 Bold vision required for future urban spaces http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=5 The discussion presents certain steps to achieve balanced growth in the context of ever increasing urbanization processes which threaten to enlarge government investment bills and widen the rual urban divide further. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=5 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 11:38:10 +0530 Personal Laws Amendment Bill, 2010 http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=295 The President of India, Pratibha Patil, has signed a law giving Indian women equal rights as men in adopting children and becoming guardians of minors, including their own children. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=295 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:15:24 +0530 Kerala to file review petition in Supreme Court on PDS limit http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=289 In response to the Supreme Court’s verdict on limiting supply of subsidised food grains to below poverty line category only, Kerala’s Chief Minister has urged the court to include above poverty line category under the public distribution system. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=289 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:06:06 +0530 IT Modernization Project of Department of Posts – Phase-II http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=260 The Project proposes to modernize and upgrade all post offices across the country by building the required infrastructure for computerisation and ensuring networking facilities. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=260 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:31:44 +0530 The sarkari file is just one symptom of a system wide malaise http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=7 Public Information Infrastructure (PII) project under the leadership of Sam Pitroda will integrate 100 government schemes under one platform. Pitroda says ‘nari wali sarkari’ file is symptom of the government not evolving with times. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=7 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 04:32:16 +0530 E-governance web portal to be set up in Gujarat http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=194 Gujarat plans to develop an e governance portal integrating over 50 citizen centric services that are transparent, user friendly and effective in nature. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=194 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:17:04 +0530 Friends (Single Window Service Centre, Kerala) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=19 The London School of Economics reports that over 99.7% customers have found the single window bill clearance system under the FRIENDS initiative more than satisfactory. Sat, 22 May 2010 12:58:44 +0530 Breaking the Barriers (Communitisation of Public Institutions and Services in Nagaland) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=17 Nagas were apprehensive of government services until the magic of ‘Communitisation’ touched their lives. The initiative ensures mass participation in governance and fosters trust between the government and citizens. Sat, 22 May 2010 12:54:08 +0530 Bhagidari: Redressing civic facilities in Delhi http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=16 This government citizen partnership model of governance seeks to improve the condition of civic facilities in residential colonies such as the quality and quantity of water supply, billing, sanitation services and neighborhood crime prevention schemes Sat, 22 May 2010 12:51:02 +0530 One stop shop: E-seva in Hyderabad http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=15 The first of its kind public service delivery, the e seva model exploits India’s technological advancement to offer a range of services that can improve citizen’s lives while ensuring excellence in governance. Sat, 22 May 2010 12:45:26 +0530 Bhoomi: Streamlining land management through ICTs http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=14 The Karnataka government takes e governance to rural areas through a comprehensive land rights management software that maintains 20 million land records with details like ownership, tenancy and crops. This has led to a decline in land disputes. Sat, 22 May 2010 12:40:26 +0530 People's Movement against Throwaway Plastics in Tamilnadu http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=13 Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu is rich with distinct ecological endowment. However the growth in tourism was resulting in excessive use and disposal of plastics resulting in bio degradation. This initiative provided huge relief to the concern. Sat, 22 May 2010 12:38:44 +0530 Eco-Tourism in Himachal Pradesh http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=12 The state of Himachal Pradesh takes lead in fostering ‘responsible tourism’, that minimises impact on the environment and enhances economic and cultural prospects of the state. Sat, 22 May 2010 12:35:08 +0530 Akshaya project in Kerala: Achieving 100% e-literacy http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=11 The fruits of Information and Communication Technology must not remain the jewels of the privileged few; they must be used effectively by every section of society. With this aim, Akshaya projects have aimed towards 100% e literacy in Kerala. Sat, 22 May 2010 12:33:18 +0530 Vadodara Wins :One Day Governance in Vadodara, Gujarat http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=10 To address rampant red tapism and corruption in government services, the administration of Vadodara is exploring ICTs. The project seeks to address public grievances in a single working day. Sat, 22 May 2010 12:31:58 +0530 World Regained :Kutch Rehabilitation in Gujarat http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=9 The damage caused by the 2001 earthquake was devastating. However, the timely and effective efforts by the Gujarat Disaster Management Authority have offered a healing touch. Sat, 22 May 2010 12:29:51 +0530 Bangalore Agenda Task Force (BATF): Remodeling Bangalore http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=8 The BATF in collaboration with multiple government and civic agencies has revolutionised public services delivery in Bangalore. The initiative addresses traffic management, solid waste management, and sanitation and taxation system. Sat, 22 May 2010 12:26:36 +0530 Lokvani: E-governance in Uttar Pradesh http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=24 The complaints of the citizens are often lost in the heap of files in Government offices, but not so in Sitapur. The Lokvani project has initiated innovative e governance measures which have been a major success in the region. Sat, 22 May 2010 01:05:57 +0530 Delhi Metro http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=23 With the advent of Delhi Metro the city’s transportation and communication system received a boost. Better connectivity, safety, punctuality and low fare of Delhi Metro have made transportation easier for commuters. Sat, 22 May 2010 01:05:04 +0530 Assam Police Social Action Programmes http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=22 Assam police plays a supportive role in catalysing change in remote villages that are fighting insurgency, ethnic conflict and ignorance. Projects Prahari, Aaswas and Sahayog speak volumes for the earnest effort and dedication of the officials. Sat, 22 May 2010 01:03:40 +0530 Area Based Assessment of Property Tax - Patna Municipal  Corporation http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=21 Property tax remained an issue of disagreement and distress among the residents of Patna until the Municipal Corporation resorted to innovative measures of taxation. A newly implemented area based model ensures transparency and wider acceptability. Sat, 22 May 2010 01:02:23 +0530 Indian Railways initiates faster, more effective Passenger Reservation System http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=20 The railways has rolled out a new Passenger Reservation System that offers services like computerised ticketing and redressal of queries at one window. Sat, 22 May 2010 01:00:54 +0530 Unorganised sector workers in Assam to get identity cards http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=365 The Assam State Labour and Employment Department will provide identity cards to offer financial assistance to construction workers, street vendors, women labourers and daily wage earners. A family pension scheme is also in the pipeline. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=365 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:05:18 +0530 National level monitors to be graded and supervised http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=359 National Level Monitors (NLMs) overseeing the implementation of rural development schemes will also be monitored from now. The performance of each NLM will be assessed on the basis of adherence to reporting guidelines and their monitoring records. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=359 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:05:15 +0530 Smart City 2011: National Convention on ICT in Urban Governance http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=704 The National Convention on Urban Governance in March 2011 discussed the prospects and challenges of urban governance, and examines the role of ICTs in citizen centric city planning. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=704 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 01:08:33 +0530 Unique Identification Number reaches Tripura http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=451 North East India joins the Aadhaar Abhiyan with Tripura launching Unique Identification Number in the state. Tripura is the first state in the northeast and the eighth in India where Aadhaar has been launched. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=451 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 01:28:23 +0530 Plan for Total Sanitation Campaign http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=86 The Rural Development Ministry has determined to use ecological sanitation structures to conserve water and avoid contamination of groundwater. These structures would also prevent manual scavenging of human waste. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=86 Mon, 31 May 2010 11:56:38 +0530 Defining land ownership http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=87 In response to the long history of land related challenges facing India's poor, the Department of Land Resources has drafted the Land Titling Bill and opened it up for public commentary. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=87 Mon, 31 May 2010 11:49:29 +0530 Monitoring malnutrition http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=88 Following up on media reports, a Supreme Court team visited the areas of concern in Uttar Pradesh and confirmed the alarmingly high levels of acute hunger due to a total breakdown of the social security system in the region. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=88 Mon, 31 May 2010 11:48:59 +0530 Electronic Delivery of Public Services http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=261 The Government of India is considering to eliminate manual interface by mandating delivery of services in electronic mode through an “Electronic Delivery of Public Service Act”. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=261 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:35:53 +0530 FINO-Tatkaal: Financial inclusion for migrants http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=430 FINO Tatkaal is a smart card based remittance banking system for migrants. It operates on a business correspondent (BC) model, whereby agents facilitate transactions at the customers’ doorstep. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=430 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:54:40 +0530 Government plans comprehensive study on black money http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=440 The central Finance Ministry has asked four eminent institutes to submit proposals to study generation, circulation, inflow and outflow of unaccounted money in the economy. The report will focus on reccomendations on detecting and taxing black money. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=440 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:56:56 +0530 Haryana to respond to RTI queries on SMS http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=438 The Haryana State Information Commission is ready to implement an SMS service that will provide answers to RTI queries like status of appeals, complaints, decisions and the dates of hearing of cases. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=438 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:55:43 +0530 Government focus on youth http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=175 The Minister of State for Youth Affairs is launching a portal to connect the country's youth with the government. A comprehensive database will inform young citizens on employment, higher education and avenues for engaging with the administration. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=175 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:05:27 +0530 River Linking Project - Jalgaon, Maharashtra http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=669 To equitably distribute water and resolve problems of water scarcity, the local administration of Jalgaon has linked various water channels across the region. The initiative has helped to channel water for drinking and irrigation purposes. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=669 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:13:50 +0530 Jammu and Kashmir to improve education infrastructure http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=690 In a bid to increase the current literacy rate of Jammu and Kashmir from 65.67 per cent to 100 percent, the state government has approved Rs 778 crore for education infrastructure in the current year. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=690 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:58:34 +0530 Wage hike in Delhi and Haryana http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=689 Minimum monthly wages for industrial labourers have been raised in view of the increase of 67 points in the price index; this would be effective from 1 January 2011 in Haryana and 1 February 2011 in Delhi. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=689 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:55:23 +0530 Delhi Airport Metro Express line opens http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=691 The Delhi Airport Metro Express line is finally open to the public. Built at a cost of Rs 5700 crore, this is India's first airport metro link. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=691 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:54:16 +0530 Outcome oriented civil service- a need of the hour http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=325 The Annual Conference of Secretaries of Administrative Reforms, focused on outcome oriented civil service and states were urged to pay attention to the recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=325 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:13:46 +0530 The sad state of India’s premier institutions http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=22 India’s premier educational institutes are not being able to attract best brains of the country that mostly drain to US, and China. Under performing faculty and overbearing MHRD bureaucracy are among factors contributing to declining stature of the http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=22 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:25:00 +0530 Gender and Space Project http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=859 The Gender and Space project was undertaken by Partners for Urban Knowledge Action and Research (PUKAR) to identify gendered dimensions of public spaces usage by examining infrastructural setups, cultural environments and ideological terrains. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=859 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:13:39 +0530 Women Video Bloggers http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=856 Women Aloud Video Blogging for Empowerment (WAVE) is an initiative that trains women who lack access to a 'voice' in video production and blogging to spread awareness about certain issues and to facilitate pertinent information exchange. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=856 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:13:38 +0530 Grievance redressal over-the-phone http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=857 Jhansi Jan Suvidha Kendra (JJSK) was developed by the district administration of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The programme allows any person to call in a dedicated toll free number and register their complaint pertaining to government. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=857 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:13:08 +0530 Ghogha Rural Drinking Water Supply Project http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=858 The Ghogha Rural Drinking Water Supply Project is a demand driven initiative to develop a sustainable water supply and improve sanitation in the rural areas of the coastal Ghogha Region of Gujarat. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=858 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:13:01 +0530 Criminal tracking system to be introduced by September 2011 http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=503 The system will facilitate collection, storage, analysis and sharing of data and information across police organisations in the country. It will be vital for inter state ramification and will promote police public interface through web service. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=503 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 04:10:48 +0530 Can Delivery of Public Services be Guaranteed? http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=10 Process re engineering and digitisation prior to a time bound delivery of services. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=10 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:29:41 +0530 Fire Alert Messaging System (FAMS) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=496 The Fire Alert Messaging System is a disaster management tool built by the Forest Department of Madhya Pradesh to identify fire sensitive zones in the forested areas. It is an ICT led strategy to preserve natural resources and protect livelihoods. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=496 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:09:47 +0530 TARA Akshar Plus: Educating rural women http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=490 TARA Akshar Plus (+) is an innovative computer based functional literacy programme that trains rural women to read and write in Hindi, and carry out basic mathematical calculations. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=490 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:09:45 +0530 Computerised Treasury Management Information System (CTMIS) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=473 To streamline treasury related activities, all treasuries in the state of Bihar are digitally linked under a centralised management system. CTMIS promotes transparency in budgetary movement and hence, helps to make allocation easy and effective. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=473 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:09:43 +0530 Regional Horticulture Promotion Project http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=463 The Regional Horticulture Promotion Project provides training on agro horticultural techniques to farmers in Kalimpong, West Bengal,transforming agriculture from an activity for basic sustenance to a profitable and empowering livelihood. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=463 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:09:33 +0530 India works silently. But...! http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=2 This discussion is a continuation of ‘Governance Reforms through the finance commission’ and it reflects the commentators’ opinion on improving governance which is eradication of corruption and increasing accountability. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=2 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:52:47 +0530 Beyond Lok Pal http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=19 http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=19 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:50:11 +0530 E-connecting courts and jails in Haryana http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=779 A rupee 10 crore video conferencing system has been installed by the government of Haryana in all jails and courts to e connect the state's legal institutions. The move will reduce down on the movement of prisoners for hearings. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=779 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:51:23 +0530 Ethics in Civil Service http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=12 Abiding by and breaking the civil servants’ code of conduct. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=12 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:30:30 +0530 Unified Transport Authority for Metropolitan Cities http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=241 The National Urban Transport Policy envisages the setting up of a Unified Metropolitan Transport Agency in million plus cities. This is one of the conditions for sanction of buses for urban transport under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Mission. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=241 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:10:20 +0530 e- Hospital kiosk for quick health tests http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=245 The electronic kiosk is a biometric data acquisition system that assesses a person's health parameters and performs basic medical tests before hospitalization. The kiosk also enables patients to seek medical advice online. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=245 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:59:37 +0530 Rajiv Aarogyasri Health Insurance Scheme http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=403 Rajiv Aarogyasri Health Insurance Scheme aims to deliver quality tertiary healthcare services to the underprivileged sector of the population in the state of Andhra Pradesh. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=403 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:40:54 +0530 Governance issues in the 12th Five Year Plan http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=9 The Planning Commission is calling for stakeholder feedback on the 12th Five Year Plan. C K Ramachandran wonders if it is possible to achieve faster sustainable and more inclusive growth with the same approaches as were adopted earlier, and urges sta http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=9 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:14:25 +0530 Enhancing Access to Affordable Medicines http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=675 To improve the healthcare system in Chittorgarh, the district administration conceptualised a simple yet effective programme to introduce low cost drugs to the people. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=675 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:57:22 +0530 Fisher Friend Mobile Advisory http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=717 The Fisher Friend project of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry leverages mobile technology to provide vital livelihood information to fisher folk. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=717 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:49:21 +0530 Yuva Maitri- Engaging young men on gender issues http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=712 Yuva Maitri, a gender sensitisation programme in Maharashtra uses innovative youth friendly communication tools to promote a healthy dialogue amongst young men on sexuality, masculinity, patriarchy and related issues. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=712 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:49:15 +0530 AGRISNET - Information Network For Farmers http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=711 Tamil Nadu’s Department of Agriculture has successfully created an internet based information network for 80 lakh farmers in the state. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=711 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:49:14 +0530 Project Arrow - Improving postal service delivery http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=629 Project Arrow aims to completely transform the postal service in India. By upgrading key postal operations such as mail delivery, remittance and banking services, India Post has become an effective and reliable service provider. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=629 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:49:11 +0530 FISHERR - Financial Initiative for Sustainable Human Economic Resource Regeneration http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=710 People's Action for Development (PAD) works in the Gulf of Mannar region, off the coast of Tamil Nadu, with vulnerable communities fisher folk and palymrah tappers to create self led sustainable livelihoods and rid indebtedness. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=710 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:49:08 +0530 Addressing illegal land encroachment in Jabalpur http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=668 To address illegal government land encroachments and reclaim them for development purposes, religious structures in Jabalpur were removed through a well planned process.Such structures were built in the middle of roads, causing inconvenience to the p http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=668 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:52:20 +0530 Computerisation of Paddy Procurement under PDS in Chhattisgarh http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=663 The Government of Chhattisgarh has initiated a set of reforms to improve its Public Distribution System (PDS) by adopting a unique ICT based module to create a transparent and accountable delivery mechanism. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=663 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:52:13 +0530 Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chain http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=627 Chetna Organic and Fair Trade Cotton Intervention Programme assists farmers in growing organic and fair trade cotton. It systemises the agricultural supply chain to create a niche market for outputs. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=627 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:52:08 +0530 Ministry of Tourism bags PATA Awards http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=315 Ministry of Tourism has won a Pacific Asia Travel Association Grand Award for the Rural Tourism Project at Hodka village in Kutch District of Gujarat and Gold Awards in two other categories. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=315 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:47:52 +0530 India approves Modified Agriculture Insurance Scheme http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=314 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme. The scheme aims at enabling farmers to manage risk in agriculture production and stabilize farm income particularly during crop failure. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=314 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:15:41 +0530 Haryana institutes three state-level awards for women http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=367 The Haryana government announced the Indira Gandhi Mahila Shakti award, Kalpana Chawla Shaurya award and Bahin Shanno Devi Panchyati Raj award for women who display exemplary courage and excel in the field of women empowerment and service to society. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=367 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:07:25 +0530 Kendriya Vidyalaya like model schools in Jharkhand http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=360 The Jharkhand government following the Centre’s insistence on improving schooling standards, will set up secondary schools equipped with modern facilities for teaching in areas which have low female literacy rates and are educationally backward. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=360 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:06:46 +0530 Judiciary accountability enforced in India http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=369 The union cabinet has approved the Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill through which judges of High courts, Supreme courts and their family members’ assets will be declared and the information will be publically available. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=369 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:38:35 +0530 5 river interlinking projects are prioritised http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=761 Out of the total 30 river linking projects the government has proritised the crucial five projects that will cover the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=761 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:43:38 +0530 Regulatory mechanism to control antibiotics for animals http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=762 A recent WHO data shows that misuse of antibiotic in animals transmits resistant bacteria from animals to humans. In order to check this cause of treatment failure, the government is formulating a mechanism to regulate antibiotic use among animals. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=762 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:43:32 +0530 3 more tiger reserves in Maharastra http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=763 Three new tiger reserves will be notified in Navegaon, Nagzira and Bor in Maharastra, Minister for Environment and Forests announced. The government had also approved 50 crore grants for rehabilitation of villages in Melghat and Tadoba tiger reserves http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=763 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:41:55 +0530 SMS based monitoring system - Bihar http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=393 A SMS based monitoring system was introduced in 2009 by the Government of Bihar to track the status of 10 development schemes. The system has helped in promoting accountability and checking official laxity. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=393 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:08:58 +0530 India's first climate change report ready for release http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=419 India's first assessment report on the impact of climate change on agriculture, water, health and forests in four regions: Himalayas, Coastal India, the Western Ghats and the North East, is ready for release on the 16th of November, 2010. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=419 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:49:36 +0530 Defence Ministry implements land protection http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=418 The Ministry of Defence has begun the process of computerising all its land records that are owned by them to further avoid housing scams like the recent Adarsh housing scam in Maharashtra. This is a measure to protect defence lands. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=418 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:47:34 +0530 Kerala to re-educate primary school dropouts http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=415 A literacy scheme has been launched by the Education and Cultural Affairs Minister of Kerala M.A Baby to provide admission to school dropouts, who left school before grade 4 and fall in age group of 15 50 years. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=415 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:04:38 +0530 State Wide Attention on Grievances by the Application of Technology (SWAGAT) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=294 This practice addresses the grievance redressal of the citizens in Gujarat through innovative e governance technology known as SWAGAT. This practice has provided a platform to ordinary of people of Gujarat to express their grievances to the CM. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=294 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:13:36 +0530 Karnataka to launch citizen call centres for RTI applications http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=354 RTI applications can now be filed in three different ways in Karnataka through a phone call, the RTI portal and through the common service centres in the state. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=354 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:51:59 +0530 Anti-corruption ordinance coming soon http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=529 An ordinance similar to the long pending Lok Pal Bill is being considered by the Central Government.The ordinance will create a mechanism to deal with corruption involving high level public personalities and politicians including the Prime Minister. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=529 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:14:11 +0530 Forest management strategy needs paradigm shift http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=530 Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh calls for a three fold model of state involvement, community engagement and partnership between the two for improved forest governance and effective implementation of the Forest Rights Act. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=530 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:13:30 +0530 Punjab to begin e- Policing procedures http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=533 The Punjab police is all set to introduce e Investigation, e Beat and e Traffic challan systems for effective traffic management. Starting with Jalandhar, the project will gradually be adopted in other districts and ensure transparency in operations. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=533 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:08:18 +0530 Prosecution and witness protection http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=20 http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=20 Mon, 09 May 2011 05:03:57 +0530 Rs 450 crore package for Jaitapur affected http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=802 Maharastra government and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India have worked out a package of Rs 450 crore for people affected by the Jaitapur nuclear power project. The package will facilitate building of new infrastructure for community development http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=802 Mon, 09 May 2011 04:34:07 +0530 Andhra Pradesh waives off loans of weavers http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=803 The Andhra Pradesh Government has announced a waiver on loans taken by weavers from cooperative societies. The State has released nearly Rs 11 crore for the purpose. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=803 Mon, 09 May 2011 04:33:27 +0530 Focus on production to address food security http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=8 A food security policy regime should move beyond the question of 'universal' or 'targeted' distribution to the issue of production. The ethos of producer sovereignty highlighted by models like Kerala's Kudumbashree is critical in this regard. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=8 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:03:38 +0530 Cash incentives for hospital births http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=153 The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), a centrally funded effort to lower infant mortality rates in poorly performing states, provides pregnant women with monetary incentives to give birth in a hospital where proper care would be given. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=153 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:43:25 +0530 Healthcare through SMS http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=152 The Kerala State Information Technology Mission (KSITM) has introduced SMS based healthcare to eight of its districts. With the new e health option, patients are able to send a SMS that returns a list of facilities and doctors in the nearby areas. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=152 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:34:32 +0530 Improved sanitation incentive for BPL families http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=845 The incentive for construction of one latrine for a BPL family has been increased by the government by rupees 1000 under its Total Sanitation Campaign. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=845 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:09:47 +0530 Exhaustive study to quantify black money http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=838 In order to compile data, and to explore advanced tools to detect and prevent unaccounted money, the government has deployed India’s three top level institutes to study unaccounted money and wealth within and outside India within 16 months. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=838 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:54:03 +0530 Cabinet nod for Rajiv Awas Yojana http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=843 The Union Cabinet approves the launch of Rajiv Awas Yojana that will facilitate construction of low cost houses to benefit 32 million slum dwellers in 250 cities and towns during the 12 Five Year Plan. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=843 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:55:30 +0530 New scheme to push National Solar Mission http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=844 The government of India has approved the Payment Security Scheme under the National Solar Mission in order to create Solar Payment Security Account (SPSA) to ensure availability of funds to address possible payment related risks in case of defaults. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=844 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:55:04 +0530 Centre approves more castes in the OBC list http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=842 The government approves inclusion of some more castes and communities in the central list of other backward castes in order to enable the communities to benefit from reservation in central government services and in central education institutions. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=842 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:51:02 +0530 Global agencies help promote insurance for poor http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=455 International agencies like UNDP, UNIFM, UNICEF, DFIT will provide technical expertise to the government to ensure maximum outreach and impact of the scheme among BPL families and other vulnerable groups. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=455 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:08:05 +0530 Delhi metro to initiate CST- Mandi House corridor http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=456 In an attempt to expand its network and decongest the over crowded Rajiv Chowk metro station, Delhi Metro plans to develop a 3 kilometre link between Central Secretariat and Mandi House in New Delhi. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=456 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:03:31 +0530 Schools for construction workers' children in Delhi http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=457 Impressed by similar efforts in Orissa, the Delhi government plans to open schools for the children of construction workers in the city, said Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit at a ceremony in Bhubhaneshwar. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=457 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:00:31 +0530 Government to launch Rajiv Awas Yojana for a slum free India http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=458 To address the concerns of housing for the urban poor, the government plans to launch a scheme in January 2011. The Rajiv Awas Yojana seeks to provide property rights to slum dwellers, in a marked departure from previous schemes. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=458 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:56:00 +0530 Uniform e-toll collection at highways by 2012 http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=179 A uniform electronic toll collection system supported by radio frequency identification technology is expected to be in place by May 2012. The new system will help to curb leakages, increase revenue and ensure smooth travel across the country. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=179 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 06:29:59 +0530 National Innovation Council to create new service delivery systems http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=344 Bharat Nirman Innovation Fund has been set up to encourage innovations in India. Its nodal agency, the National Innovation Council is presently creating a gram swaraj portal that will link 2.5 lakh panchayats and address core development issues. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=344 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:25:58 +0530 India’s population rises to 1.21 billion http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=752 Census 2011 indicates a sharp reduction in population growth with only 17.6 percent increase in the last 10 years, much slower than the previous decade’s growth rate of 21.5 percent. Now, India is a country of 1.21 billion people, the data reveals. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=752 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:09:56 +0530 Extra food grains released for Public Distribution System (PDS) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=511 5 million tonnes of wheat and rice have been allocated for the Below Poverty Line and Above Poverty Line beneficiaries through PDS. The ban on export on pulses and the permission to import pulses at zero duty is extended till March 2012. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=511 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:32:58 +0530 Assam to set up 18 model colleges http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=510 Assam government will set up 18 model colleges across the state to offer modern and job oriented courses. It is hoped that this will address the brain drain from the state. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=510 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:32:06 +0530 3G mobile phones to track road construction in Bihar http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=512 The Bihar State Road Corporation will deploy GPS enabled android phones to enable centralized monitoring of road construction from January 2011. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=512 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:30:33 +0530 MP to implement 5 schemes of DMIC through PPP model http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=519 The MP government is set to implement 5 schemes under the PPP model, as part of the roll out of the ambitious Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=519 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:24:27 +0530 Mines act to be amended http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=522 The government has proposed to amend the Mines Act to make mine owners accountable for accidents. The jurisdiction of the law will also be enhanced to include Economic and Maritime Zones. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=522 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:21:04 +0530 Technical institutes to reserve 5% seats for economically backward sections http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=521 Ministry of Human Resource Development has made it mandatory for technical institutes approved by All India Council for Technical Education to reserve up to 5% of their seats for students from economically backward sections. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=521 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:19:04 +0530 Railways to launch e-Commerce platform http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=199 The single window commercial portal will integrate a wide gamut of commercial activities including augmentation of e Ticketing services in order to cater to the increased passenger traffic. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=199 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:21:59 +0530 E-governance in Jharkhand's municipal corporations http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=198 As a part of reforms under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewable Mission(JNNURM), the state government has sanctioned Rs 23 crore to use e governance systems in revamping all three municipal corporations Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Dhanbad. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=198 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:19:50 +0530 Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojna launched in Rajasthan http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=197 'Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana' (PMAGY), an initiative for the empowerment of deprived sections, aims to achieve integrated development of select villages through convergent implementation of all relevant Central and State schemes. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=197 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:26:22 +0530 Central government creates Panchayat Development Officer post http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=390 The Central government plans to appoint a development officer in panchayats across the country,to accelerate the implementation of rural development schemes. The officer will play the role of a ‘catalyst’ and address issues of service delivery. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=390 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:20:26 +0530 Right to Information logo and portal launched http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=392 The Right to Information (RTI) logo depicts a sheet of paper with information on it and the public authority providing the information while the RTI portal is a one stop knowledge bank for information seekers, information providers and researchers. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=392 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 04:29:31 +0530 Rural youth to be trained as security guards http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=582 More than 30,000 BPL rural youth will be trained as security guards in a project launched by the Ministry of Rural Development, in partnership with the Topsgrup International Security Academy. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=582 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 06:40:18 +0530 FIRs to be available online in Delhi http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=584 February onwards, FIRs registered in New Delhi can be downloaded from the Delhi Police’s official website. Any accused will be entitled to get a copy of the FIR from the police station by just paying Rs 25. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=584 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 06:39:06 +0530 SSC to recruit 4713 constables from North East (NE) India http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=583 In the biggest ever recruitment drive, 4713 constables from NE will be recruited in India’s six paramilitary forces. They may avail reservation in the recruitment process as NE is categorised as insurgency affected. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=583 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 06:38:21 +0530 Free healthcare for pregnant women http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=835 In order to tackle the high infant and maternal mortality rate across the country, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced a number of benefits including free healthcare, drugs and transportation service to pregnant women. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=835 Fri, 27 May 2011 05:32:05 +0530 Haryana launches UID http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=834 Project to enroll people for Unique Identification Number (UID) has been introduced in Haryana. Smart cards will initially be issued in four Blocks covered in the pilot phase, and the entire state will be covered within two years. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=834 Fri, 27 May 2011 05:28:00 +0530 Development dynamics and electoral politics: From the grassroots on Nitish Kumar’s landslide victory http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=434 Manisha Priyam takes a closer look at the correlation between ‘chunaav’ and ‘vikaas’; a newfound phenomenon in Bihar's political milieu. She unfolds stories of change and development, as experienced by women in the most marginalised sect http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=434 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:54:16 +0530 Cervical Cancer Early Detection Project http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=718 Under the Cervical Cancer Early Detection Project,Chennai, detection of cervical cancer through visual inspection has been determined to be less time consuming, inexpensive and easy to install. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=718 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:07:16 +0530 Improving service delivery in J& K http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=735 A bill was introduced to require designated officers to provide public services within a specified period of time. The bill includes penalties for delay or non action. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=735 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:36:51 +0530 Tsunamika: Post-disaster livelihood training http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=731 Upasana, a design firm in Auroville initiated the Tsunamika project a doll making training programme for Tamil Nadu’s Tsunami affected fisherwomen. The donations collected for the dolls are supplied to the fisherwomen in the form of salaries. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=731 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:34:21 +0530 Jaankari: Bihar's innovative RTI solution http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=167 Jaankari facilitates the Right to Information (RTI) for all citizens in Bihar through a call centre. This model has managed to reach the most disadvantaged sectors of the population and moreover, it is easy to replicate. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=167 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:54:17 +0530 Conference of Administrative Reforms Secretaries of States and Union territories http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=322 The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances is holding a conference today aimed at creating a platform to share experiences and innovations in the field of administrative reforms and public service delivery. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=322 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:25:02 +0530 Panchayats to set up Legal Aid Clinics (LACs) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=499 The National Legal Services Authority has approved LACs to be set up in every village to resolve disputes before they reach the litigation stage. It is hoped that LACs will help tackle exceeding pendancy of cases. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=499 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:19:24 +0530 Computerised Electricity Bill Collection and Online Remittance System http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=500 Under the Common Service Centre (CSC) model, the Government of Madhya Pradesh has come up with an electronic payment system for electricity bills. The well designed platform has helped to increase the usage of CSCs a great deal. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=500 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:59:30 +0530 Revamping a Food Guarantee http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=56 The newly revised 8.1 estimate of BPL families, according to the Suresh Tendulkar panel, shows promise for becoming the basis of a revised food guarantee scheme. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=56 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:29:51 +0530 Self-employment opportunities for women http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=55 Rs 100 crore has been sanctioned by the Planning Commission to provide socio economic and technical empowerment for the rural women farmers. Self help groups will be formed to enhance skill development and capacity building under the NRLM programme. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=55 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:21:52 +0530 Ban on polythene bags http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=54 This is the state of Chandigarh's press release relaying the drive they enforced to ban the use of polythene bags. The ban will be a huge contributor to the mitigation of climate change. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=54 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:18:10 +0530 Supreme Court directs centre to conduct independent survey http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=377 To address the inadequacies in the central public distribution system, the Supreme Court has told the centre to conduct independent surveys in all states to identify BPL families and allocate food grains to the poor. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=377 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 05:56:42 +0530 National Green Tribunal launched http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=378 The first body of its kind,the Tribunal has been empowered to issue directions for compensation and restitution of damage caused from acts of environmental negligence. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=378 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 05:56:36 +0530 Haryana installs solar lighting systems in villages http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=380 The Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency has installed new solar lighting systems in 313 villages to reduce power consumption in the state. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=380 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 05:56:28 +0530 Government offers paid incentives for pregnant women http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=381 The Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana project aims to improve maternal health and will offer cash incentives to pregnant women. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=381 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 05:56:20 +0530 Civil Services Day 2010 http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=34 Civil Services Day 2010 celebrates the spirit of good governance and innovation in administration. On the occasion, awards are given to 13 outstanding initiatives from states, ministries and government organisations. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 02:26:28 +0530 Window of Joy : Citizen Facilitation Centre in Kalyan Dombivili, Maharashtra http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=7 The KDMC has deployed innovative technologies to revolutionise services like property taxation, trade licensing, issuing of certificates and billing. Fri, 21 May 2010 05:29:07 +0530 Work to begin soon on Delhi metro phase three http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=804 construction of Delhi metro phase three, linking Mukundpur with Yamuna Vihar and Janakpuri West with Noida Botanical Garden, is to begin soon. The anticipated cost of the project is rupees 30,000 crore. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=804 Fri, 20 May 2011 11:24:41 +0530 New land acquisition law to be introduced http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=806 The government has come up with a new land acquisition law to redress the increasing farmer protests on the issue of acquisitions and compensation. The law offers better compensation and rehabilitation to farmers whose lands are acquired by state. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=806 Fri, 20 May 2011 11:14:45 +0530 Migrant Resource Centre set up in Haryana http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=233 The Migrant Resource Centre in Panchkula will educate prospective migrants on various aspects of legal migration to Europe and the risks involved in illegal migration. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=233 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:09:19 +0530 Coastal surveillance system to be installed soon http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=425 Bharat Electronics Limited director I.V Sarma announced that surveillance systems will be deployed along the Indian coastline to monitor sea movements, which can also be visually tracked at the Delhi command and control centre. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=425 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:25:56 +0530 Employment scheme launched in Assam http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=426 Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has launched a Special Employment Programme to provide employment opportunities and financial assistance to weavers, farmers and unemployment youths in the state. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=426 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:24:25 +0530 Gujarat ready for online voting http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=174 State Election Commissioner KC Kapoor and team make arrangements for online voting for the first time in Gujarat. Cyber protection measures have been taken up to avoid any form of malfunction in the process. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=174 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:05:10 +0530 Fifty e-governance projects in Orissa soon http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=311 The Orissa IT department is set to implement around 50 e governance projects in the next 2 3 years under the Central and State National e governance Plans. The estimated outlay is about Rs.500 crore. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=311 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:56:20 +0530 Supporting MGNREGA through ICT http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=259 OneWorld's innovation operates in Rajasthan in support of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act (MGNREGA). It aims to effectively enable the poor to demand their rights based entitlement to employment through the use of technologies. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=259 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:10:01 +0530 Assam to introduce computerised PDS http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=363 The PDS beneficiaries of Assam will receive new biometric smart cards as ration cards. It is hoped that this will reduce duplicate registration and invalid ration cards, reduce forgery and bring transparency to the distribution process. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=363 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:05:42 +0530 Indian economy set to grow by 9.2% http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=364 The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy predicts that the economy is likely to register a growth rate of 9.2% in the year 2010 2011. The manufacturing and services sectors will be the primary contributors. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=364 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:03:03 +0530 Rs 3000 crore for sewage plants in Bihar towns http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=545 Sewage treatment plants will be set up under National Ganga River Basin Authority in 20 Indian states with World Bank’s support. Rs 3000 crore will be spent for setting up sewage treatment plants in 19 Bihar towns with Patna having the biggest plan http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=545 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:31:16 +0530 Health sector requires constant attention and effective implementation http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=543 The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare stated that the utilisation of NRHM funds has gone up in states resulting in overall improvement in health sector. However infant mortality, prevention of cancer and diabetes remain areas of concern. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=543 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:30:13 +0530 New Defence Production Policy to arrest import of defence equipment http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=547 The policy aims to focus towards self reliance in development and manufacturing of defence equipment by building indigenous defence industries. It also seeks to involve private sector in the design and manufacture of equipments. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=547 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:28:01 +0530 Open school system in Gujarat http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=546 To maximise the outreach of formal education, the government of Gujarat introduces an open school system. It will benefit those who are willing to appear in the SSC and HSC examinations but have no access to regular schooling. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=546 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:15:44 +0530 Specialised shelters for destitute pregnant women in Delhi http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=544 The Delhi Government, implementing High Court’s order, will set up specialised centres with adequate medical facilities for destitute pregnant women in a week’s time. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=544 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:14:23 +0530 Bihar launches e-Kisan bhawan http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=219 The Bihar government has set up e kisan bhawans, information and advisory centres for farmers, in 324 blocks across the state. The remaining 210 blocks will be covered in the following year. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=219 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:46:02 +0530 Centre urges states to provide total sanitation http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=221 In response to poor reporting and failure to construct adequate toilet facilities for girls in schools, the Centre urged states' compliance in timely monthly reporting to measure provisions made under the Total Sanitation Campaign. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=221 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:22:23 +0530 National Centre for Disease Control to be revamped http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=400 The Health ministry has put forward a proposal worth Rs 382.41 crore to upgrade the National Centre for Disease Control into an apex body to control communicable diseases and provide better health services to citizens. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=400 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:33:32 +0530 Creation of a separate cadre of rural doctors http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=413 The Delhi High Court accepted the Health Ministry's decision to introduce a Bachelor of Rural Healthcare course to address the shortage of medical practitioners in rural areas. The course will be introduced by the next academic session. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=413 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:26:50 +0530 Integrated Taxpayer Data Management System (ITDMS) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=734 Income Tax Department implemented a data mining that generates the 360 degree profile of an entity by compiling information from all data sources to track tax payments. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=734 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:55:10 +0530 Women's Cooperative in Diversification of Agriculture Activities http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=733 NCUI has encouraged and empowered women to start managing a cooperative on their own, and also started to address the issues that the poor farmers in the villager were facing. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=733 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:54:10 +0530 Lifelines - Mobile query system for education http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=732 LifeLines Education is a digital inclusion initiative aimed at enabling academic pedagogic support for rural school teachers in Rajasthan through mobile. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=732 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:53:10 +0530 The Safe Delhi Campaign- Creating An Inclusive City http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=730 The Safe Delhi Campaign aims to create an inclusive city, where women do not have restrictions on their mobility and can access public spaces freely. It seeks to do so by partnering with civil society organizations, the police and the government. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=730 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:52:10 +0530 Doodh Ganga Yojana - Dairy Loan Scheme http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=727 Doodh Ganga Yojana is a Government of India dairy venture scheme that provides partial interest free loans and capital subsidy provisions to promote organised dairy farming and create employment opportunities in Himachal Pradesh. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=727 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:51:10 +0530 Financial Inclusion Through Micro Pension http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=726 In Ahmedabad,Gujarat,SEWA Bank has introduced a micro pension scheme to extend old age retirement benefits to women employed in the unorganised sector. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=726 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:50:10 +0530 Mobile-Based Management Information System for SHGs http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=725 MITRA is a MIS system that utilises SMS based technology and web based software to facilitate financial management of Self Help Group (SHG) micro finance activities in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=725 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:49:10 +0530 Galli Galli Sim Sim - Sesame Workshop Education Programme http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=720 Galli Galli Sim Sim aims to expand the reach of high quality early childhood care and education to children and caregivers across India by developing and promoting innovative educational content through television and various outreach programs. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=720 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:48:10 +0530 Implementing the Forest Rights Act in Madhya Pradesh http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=719 The Government of Madhya Pradesh has taken measures to implement the Forest Rights Act which aims to ensure that tribals and traditional forest dwellers obtain legal access to forest resources and protection from exploitation. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=719 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:47:10 +0530 Centre approves caste census http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=305 The centre has decided to go ahead with caste census. The government will now be in a better position to undertake more targeted welfare measures for caste based minorities. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=305 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:38:20 +0530 Monetary relief for Kosi flood victims by the World Bank http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=306 A sum of 220 million dollars will be donated by the World Bank to support the Kosi flood victims.Reconstruction and rehabilitation measures will also be undertaken. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=306 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:38:17 +0530 Automobile courses in schools http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=470 To overcome manpower shortage in automobile sector and to empower youth with vocational competence, Ministry of Human Resource Development ties up with the automobile industry to develop vocational courses for school children. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=470 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:02:34 +0530 Management Information System for release of NREGA funds http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=353 The Ministry of Rural Development is set to introduce a Management Information System software to speed up the process of funds approval for NREGA. The software will generate performance reports and alerts to enable timely flow of funds. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=353 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 05:03:02 +0530 Cash Transfers Puzzle http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=18 The recent statement by the Finance Minister on direct cash transfers instead of subsidy raises many concerns. Given the possible misuse, cash transfer may not be the most effective solution to address poverty. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/blog/?blog=18 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 04:34:02 +0530 Citizen Report Cards: Public Affairs Centre, Bangalore http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=43 Citizen Report Cards (CRCs), pioneered by the Public Affairs Centre, provides an objective assessment of both qualitative and quantitative aspects of different public services, thereby improving transparency and public accountability. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=43 Fri, 07 May 2010 11:45:30 +0530 Koshwahini: Treasury Information System, Maharashtra http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=42 Koshwahini is an online information system designed by Director of Accounts and Treasuries with the help of NIC that computerizes treasuries for accuracy, transparency and speedy delivery. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=42 Fri, 07 May 2010 11:39:52 +0530 Report on 'Children of Prisoners Back Home Project' of West Bengal Prison Directorate http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=41 The West Bengal Prison Directorate in partnership with National Legal Service Authority initiated 'The Prisoners Children back home project' to ameliorate the conditions of children of prisoners in the region. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=41 Fri, 07 May 2010 11:37:38 +0530 National Rural Health Mission: A promising approach towards better rural health http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=40 This initiative undertaken by the National Rural Health Mission is to provide equitable, affordable and quality health care to the poor in rural areas of India. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=40 Fri, 07 May 2010 11:33:42 +0530 Kolkata Municipal Corporation http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=39 This practice initiated by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has improved the lives of the poor in terms of economic, environment, social and cultural components. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=39 Fri, 07 May 2010 11:16:47 +0530 Change Initiatives http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=38 This initiative has been taken by an NGO called Changed Initiatives in 2003 and it uses ICT to promote gender development. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=38 Fri, 07 May 2010 11:04:10 +0530 Community Led Total Sanitation Campaign in Bhiwani District of Haryana http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=37 This practice termed as Community Led Total Sanitation Campaign (CLTS) addresses the problem of sanitation in rural areas of Bhiwani district in Haryana. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=37 Fri, 07 May 2010 10:38:54 +0530 CM Announcements Monitoring System (CM ANS) http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=48 This project CM ANS is an innovative and efficient e governance practice that uses web based data resources to improve decision making within the Haryana administration. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=48 Fri, 07 May 2010 02:17:24 +0530 Power Reforms, Government of Rajasthan http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=47 The Rajasthan power sector reforms are a major initiative adopted by the Government of Rajasthan in order to meet the growing demand of energy consumption in the region. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=47 Fri, 07 May 2010 02:13:11 +0530 Information Consolidation for Efficiency (ICE): Resource Planning in ONGC http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=46 The objective of the ICE project is to optimize and standard the business processes to enable availability of information on real time basis; and eliminate duplication of activities to increase efficiency and transparency. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=46 Fri, 07 May 2010 02:08:59 +0530 Paschimbanga Rajya Shishu Shiksha Mission http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=45 The main objective of this project is to ensure success and 100 percent enrolment retainment of children for quality education. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=45 Fri, 07 May 2010 02:06:18 +0530 Shakshar Mahila Samooh (SMS) Project, Haryana http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=44 The SMS was formed by Department of Women and Child Development, Chandigarh to create awareness in the village on social issues such as declining sex ratio, education, health and nutrition, women’s economic empowerment, sanitation and environment. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=44 Fri, 07 May 2010 02:03:09 +0530 Right to Service http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=528 The Government of Madhya Pradesh has implemented legally enforced penalties for 19 services if they are not delivered within a stipulated timeframe to citizens who demand them. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/bestpractices.php?id=528 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:47:55 +0530 Bill to create independent nuclear authority soon http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=787 The government will create an autonomous nuclear regulatory authority to ensure adequate nuclear safety and security. It is also working out a new compensation package for the people displaced by the proposed Jaitapur nuclear project in Maharashtra. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=787 Fri, 06 May 2011 04:08:44 +0530 Witness Protection Act in Jharkhand http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=788 Jharkhand will formulate a Witness Protection Act that will help prevent witnesses from turning hostile by ensuring proper security arrangements. It is expected to ensure speedy trial of arrested Maoists. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=788 Fri, 06 May 2011 04:04:31 +0530 Punjab government finalises blueprint for reforms http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=209 By March of next year, the Punjab government plans to digitise land records and set up outreach centres at all police stations to enhance its interface with citizens. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=209 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:10:29 +0530 Reducing maternal mortality and female infanticide - Tamilnadu http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=30 Tamil Nadu has the highest scores when it comes to infant and maternal health in India. A system of maternal health audit, institutional deliveries and Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) has been instrumental in creating and sustaining these numbers. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:55:26 +0530 Water and Sanitation Management Organisation (WASMO) ensures water supply in parched rural India http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=29 The initiative has ushered in a new era in rain and ground water harvesting and management. The impact on the lives of millions in Gujarat has been recognised through the United Nation’s Public Service and Government of India’s Prime Minister’s Awar Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:32:19 +0530 Binding ecology and sociology: good governance par excellence http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=28 By encouraging environmentally responsible mass tourism in the hill state of Uttarakhand, the Government achieves a perfect balance between addressing ecological concerns and ensuring human welfare. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:12:30 +0530 Ashraya: Poverty alleviation plan in Kerala http://indiagovernance.gov.in/viewvideo.php?id=27 It was implemented to mitigate survival and development needs like need for food, shelter, skill building; infrastructure needs such as shelter and sanitation; psychological needs like confidence building and social inclusion among the destitute. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:45:06 +0530 HRD plans web portal for Indians studying abroad http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=603 The Ministry of Human Resource Development plans to shortly launch a web portal that will offer information regarding the authenticity of universities and courses abroad for Indian students. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=603 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:42:45 +0530 Computer labs for Haryana government schools http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=604 The Haryana government plans to set up 2600 computer labs in government schools this year. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=604 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:41:41 +0530 Campus placement for Tihar inmates http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=605 Business houses have been roped in to hire qualified Tihar jail inmates, post their release. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=605 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:39:49 +0530 PM announces biometric technology in MGNREGA http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=601 A demo of OneWorld Foundation India's end to end biometric solution for MGNREGA working in Bhilwara and Korabad districts of Rajasthan was given, as the PM announced the incorporation of biometrics to the scheme. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/news.php?id=601 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:57:20 +0530 E-Governance http://indiagovernance.gov.in/e-governance.php E-Governance acts a strategic tool for transforming Governance and improving the quality of services provided by the government to its people. Information technology has been found to be very useful in reinvigorating the government administrative systems by enhancing their capacity and efficiency. The potential and scope for application of IT in governing processes and transactions are enormous. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/e-governance.php Public service delivery http://indiagovernance.gov.in/public_service_delivery.php Good governance is indicated by pro-poor public service delivery systems and it is one of most important policy priorities of all state and central governments. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/public_service_delivery.php Transparency and Accountability http://indiagovernance.gov.in/transparency_and_accountability.php Transparency and accountability are the main constituents of good governance, while good governance is a pre-condition to achieving human development which is the main concern or mission and the ultimate goal for all states programmes and activities. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/transparency_and_accountability.php Decentralization/ Local Governance http://indiagovernance.gov.in/decentralization_and_local_governance.php The impulse for decentralization is traced to the recognition of the failure of centralized mode of decision-making and the top down processes of development. http://indiagovernance.gov.in/decentralization_and_local_governance.php