Digital India Archives

Government launches free anti-virus software for PC, Mobile phones

February 22, 2017November 12, 2017 Vishal Sharma

Aiming at providing cyber security, the Government launched free anti-virus software for computers and mobiles by way of setting up a malware analysis centre with has been named Cyber Swachhta Kendra (CSK). Launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology (MEITY), this centre is supposed to work in collaboration with various Internet Service Providers, anti-virus companies, banks and academicians for providing free digital tools to the general public, helping the secure their computers, mobile phones and laptops from virus, worms and other malicious software. “India is going to take…

Living in Mumbai? The government is rolling out India’s largest free WiFi coverage this May

January 9, 2017October 13, 2017 Virender Singh Rana

Mumbai seems to be in for a great digital surprise this new year. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis just announced that they would be rolling out a widespread coverage of free WiFi hotspots all across the capital. Coming just in time for the next BMC elections, this news is an extension of the big digital promises that the CM had made when he got elected in 2014. Prominent places where the facility is now available include the office of the Commissioner of Police, Vidhan Bhawan, Kalanagar in Bandra, Bombay High Court…

National Career Service by Govt. of India: All You Need To Know

September 6, 2016May 10, 2020 Vishal Sharma

National Career Service India What is National Career Service? National Career Service (NCS) is a Mission Mode project under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Govt. of India. Launched on 20th July 2015, by the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, NCS aims at using every possible aspect of technology in bridging the gap between the job-seekers and the employers. With the tagline, “Right Opportunities, Right Time”, the National Career Service portal (www.ncs.gov.in) has been developed primarily to connect the opportunities with the aspirations of youth. This…

Online OPD Slip for Hospitals: All You Need To Know

June 22, 2016June 19, 2017 Vishal Sharma

Under the flagship of Digital India initiative, the Government of India has launched another revolutionary service called ehospital, whereby, rather than standing in queues in Government and Private hospitals to get your Out-Patient Department (OPD) slips, you can now register online and get an appointment in a particular hospital with a particular medical specialization department. Thanks to the Online Registration System (ORS). What is Online Registration System (ORS)? Online Registration System (ORS) is a platform with an aim of linking maximum hospitals (Government as well as Private) throughout the country…

DigiLocker by Govt of India: All You Need To Know

May 14, 2016June 9, 2017 Vishal Sharma

Being one of the initiatives under the Digital India flagship by the Government of India, DigiLocker is one of the most sought for online service launched in February 2015. Through this article, we would provide all the information you need to know about the DigiLocker. What is DigiLocker? DigiLocker is one of the key initiatives under the Indian Government’s flagship program, Digital India, with an aim of transforming India into a digitally empowered nation. It is simply a private secure space in a government owned public cloud where an individual…