Please see the new ICT policy at http://www.itforum.kerala.gov.in/discussion/index.htm
Press Release Launch of Draft IT Policy & Discussion Portal The Draft IT Policy of the Government of Kerala was launched by the Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri V.S. Achuthanandan on 17-01-07. The Draft IT Policy document provides a comprehensive view of ICT as a transformation force which can turn Kerala into a knowledge based, economically vibrant, democratic and inclusive society. The draft document has been formulated in the background of emerging trends and changing requirements. The Hon'ble Chief Minister has also launched the web portal for public consultation on ICT Policies. Through this portal, the Government would like to invite all the interested people from around the world to participate in the public consultation. This Policy drafting process will be a model for using the new ICT technologies in building public policy through public participation. It may perhaps be the first time in India that such an exercise is being initiated. Salient features of the Draft IT Policy 1. The Policy envisions transformation of the state into a knowledge society with a sustainable economic growth, social harmony and high quality of life for its citizen 2. Ensure that all sections of the society are included in this transformation process. Conscious and positive steps will be taken in this regard. 3. Creation of a favourable environment for increased economic activity and investment in ICT, ITES and other knowledge based industry sectors to significantly enhance direct and indirect employment opportunities. 4. Spreading IT literacy and setting up of service delivery points to add value to the daily life of the common man residing even in the remotest part of the state 5. Improving the quality, transparency and access of governmental service delivery through application of ICT to public services 6. To take advantage of Free Software paradigm for the comprehensive development of ICT sector and to make Kerala the Free Software industrial destination of the country. In order to create an increased awareness as well as facilitate participation by all section of society, the Government proposes to conduct three regional work shops by mid February. The inputs received during the work shops and from the portal will be taken into consideration while drafting the final Policy Document. Some news Reports http://www.hinduonnet.com/2007/01/18/stories/2007011801800700.htm http://in.news.yahoo.com/070117/43/6b93w.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/21095.html --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ greenyouth mailinglist is the activist support mailinglist for kerala run by Global Alternate Information Applications (GAIA) To post to this group, send email to [email protected] -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
