CIOL launches eGovernance channel

NEW DELHI: Cyber India Online Ltd. (CIOL), an Indian IT portal, has launched

its online channel for eGovernance. The initiative was prompted by the fact that

eGovernance is going to usher in an era of streamlined and efficient

inter-governmental as well as government-to-public information flow and

management processes. The new CIOL-eGovernance channel will be a contribution

towards catalyzing the growth of eGovernance in India.

The channel will help effective interaction between eGovernance managers by

offering a common platform for disseminating global practices through a

combination of content, resources as well as an interactive platform. The

channel provides latest eGovernance initiatives, news, features, interviews with

government and industry drivers, white papers and case studies. The channel will

also feature a resource section with state gateways and categorized links.

"I firmly believe that IT can be a tool for empowering citizens. At

present, many government departments and functionaries have a monopoly in

dispensing services," said Chandrababu Naidu, the Andhra Pradesh Chief

Minister in an interview to CIOL eGovernance channel. "It is possible using

networks to provide both government information and services to the common man.

Thus, the whole process of decision-making in government will become more

transparent and accountable, ultimately resulting in the empowerment of ordinary

citizens," he added.

Some of the eminent personalities who have offered support to

CIOL-eGovernance initiative are Aruna Sundararajan, IT Secretary of Kerala,

Randeep Sudan, Special Secretary to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Anandakrishan,

advisor to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on IT and eGovernance and Vivek

Kulkarni, Karnataka IT Secretary.