India's Center of e-Governance demystifies self-service technology
February 16, 2009
NEW DELHI, India —India has upgraded its Centre of e-Governance (CeG) in New Delhi to disseminate awareness about e-governance initiatives in the country.
According to a news release, the Centre of e-Governance provides a unique platform for wider dissemination of awareness regarding successful e-governance initiatives in the country as well as the roadmap for implementation of e-governance. CeG will also undertake hosting of important seminars, conferences and other similar awareness programs to reach out to the common man.
The CeG uses visitor-friendly kiosks to showcase applications, demonstrations and presentations that reflect the progress achieved in the implementation and usage of e-governance. It covers successful and high impact e-gov applications and content based on improved citizen service delivery, innovation, cost effectiveness and overall impact in fulfilling developmental objectives of the government. Also displayed are various social sector initiatives relating to health and education.
Demystifying and simplifying government systems and processes has enabled significant socio-economic transformation especially in the fields of education, health, entrepreneurship, skill building and in creating employment opportunities.
The Centre will provide the visitor an opportunity to experience different e-services as well as digitally record his or her impressions of the CeG.