e-Gov institute proposed in India’s 12th plan
The Government of India has proposed to set up a National Institute for e-Governance (NIG) in the 12th Plan, in an effort to enhance computer literacy and information technology (IT) skills among government employees. The institute in association with premier institutions like Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) will offer e-Governance related courses to government employees.
The Government of India has proposed to set up a National Institute for e-Governance (NIG) in the 12th Plan, in an effort to enhance computer literacy and information technology (IT) skills among government employees. The institute in association with premier institutions like Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) will offer e-Governance related courses to government employees.
India signs international tax treaty
India has signed an international tax treaty for getting information on black money stashed abroad. The country has become the latest signatory to the multilateral convention on mutual administrative assistance in tax matters. The multilateral instrument is the single legal basis for multi-country cooperation.
India has signed an international tax treaty for getting information on black money stashed abroad. The country has become the latest signatory to the multilateral convention on mutual administrative assistance in tax matters. The multilateral instrument is the single legal basis for multi-country cooperation.
Rajasthan bio-diversity project phase-II approved
The Japan Government has approved the second phase of Rajasthan Forestry and Bio-diversity Project (RFBP). Massive plantation would be done under this ambitious project in next 8 years. Japan Government will provide financial assistance of Rs 1,152 crore for this project. RFBP aims at ecological restoration and biological up-gradation of degraded forests and other lands in Rajasthan.
The Japan Government has approved the second phase of Rajasthan Forestry and Bio-diversity Project (RFBP). Massive plantation would be done under this ambitious project in next 8 years. Japan Government will provide financial assistance of Rs 1,152 crore for this project. RFBP aims at ecological restoration and biological up-gradation of degraded forests and other lands in Rajasthan.
India plans 10 Cr jobs for urban poor in 12th Plan
The Union Government has decided to create job opportunities for the nearly 10 crore urban poor under proposed National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM). The mission to be launched in the 12th Five Year Plan will replace the Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rojgar Yojana (SJSRY) started in 1997.
The Union Government has decided to create job opportunities for the nearly 10 crore urban poor under proposed National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM). The mission to be launched in the 12th Five Year Plan will replace the Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rojgar Yojana (SJSRY) started in 1997.
e-Learning tools for Bihar polytechnics on anvil
Bihar’s Science and Technology Department has decided to upgrade the faculty infrastructure of its 13 polytechnic colleges to maintain quality demand driven technical education and rationalisation of evaluation system. As part of the move the department has sought services of consultants to prepare detailed project report for setting up e-Learning and computer laboratories in these colleges.
Bihar’s Science and Technology Department has decided to upgrade the faculty infrastructure of its 13 polytechnic colleges to maintain quality demand driven technical education and rationalisation of evaluation system. As part of the move the department has sought services of consultants to prepare detailed project report for setting up e-Learning and computer laboratories in these colleges.

SSA is a laudable step but quality has to be ensured.
NGOs can be involved in the programme to ensure children participation, zero level drop out and quality. Also, it needs to be backed by ICT education to the children from the primary education level itself. The Blossom Charitable Trust, Vadodara is engaged in imparting Free computer education to primary school children in the states of Gujarat and other states. So far, it has covered more than 6500 primary schools, 6 lakh students and created employment to around 6000 rural youths in the States. The greatest constraint in expanding the programme is cost free resource mobilisation.
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G K Agrawal
Good step forward.
However will the government ensure that the existing schools get good clean toilets and water supply? When setting up new buildings and when repairing old buildings would they please build easy to clean and maintain user friendly facilities ? I find with a little bit of care and revamped budget one can come up with attractive easy to maintain premises that students and teachers would love to be in.
The government can also seek help from corporates to help provide such facilities.
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