Date:28/07/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/28/stories/2008072853190400.htm

New Delhi

Meet on e-governance

New Delhi: Experts from over 40 countries will assemble at the Asia’s largest meet on ‘e-governance and digital learning’ here to discuss ways and means of infusing information and communication technology (ICT) to provide better governance across rural and urban India.

As many as 4,000 delegates are expected to deliberate on issues like providing “simple, and prompt services to citizens through mobile and internet” at the meet scheduled from Jul 29 to 31. The conference will focus on making e-governance initiatives available in rural India among other issues.