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‘E-Governance: The Indian paradigm for citizen-friendly governance’

By R S SharmaBUILDING trust between governments and citizens is fundamental to good governance. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been recognized as an essential tool for achieving the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by United Nations for the welfare of mankind. It is globally recognized that ICT promotes good governance. ICT can help build trust by enabling citizen engagement in the policy process, promoting open and accountable governance. Through e-governance, government services can be made available to citizens in a convenient, efficient and transparent manner. ICT can help in improving efficiency in mass processing tasks and public administration operations.India is ranked at position 107 on e-Government Development Index (EGDI) published by United...

August 15, 2017

‘E-Governance: The Indian paradigm for citizen-friendly governance’

‘Social Media’ — the Indian success story/Twitter diplomacy

Vineeta PandeyTHE world has discovered fast and furious ways of communicating and social media is prime among them. The Indian government has not only quickly adapted to the new technological revolution in connecting with people but also taken lead which is why five of its Twitter handles figure among the top ten most followed in the world. These are of Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@NarendraModi), his office (@PMOIndia), External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (@sushmaswaraj), Ministry of Eternal Affairs (@MEAIndia) and President of India (@Rashtrapatibvn). PM Modi has the third largest following on Twitter in the world and he has the highest following on Instagram. Swaraj is the most followed Foreign Minister in the world. MEA is among the top most followed government offices in the...

August 15, 2017

‘Social Media’ — the Indian success story/Twitter diplomacy

Consulate committed to the welfare of community

On the auspicious occasion of the 71st Independence Day of India on 15th August 2017, I have great pleasure to offer my warm and hearty greetings to all Indian nationals, persons of Indian origin, friends and well wishers of India, especially to those living and working in the Western Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.On this day in 1947, India won its freedom after a long struggle involving exceptional sacrifices. Therefore, we remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and celebrate the day with pride.India and Saudi Arabia have excellent strategic relationship in various fields. About 3 million Indians are living and working peacefully in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is 8th largest market in the world for Indian exports. It is India’s fourth largest trade partner and a major...

August 15, 2017

Consulate committed to the welfare of community

Great strides in industry, science and technology

ON this auspicious occasion of the 71st Independence Day of India, I have the pleasure to convey my warm greetings and felicitations to all my fellow citizens in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.I also avail of this opportunity to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and his government for their continued support and cooperation.In the past 70 years, India has emerged as the world’s largest democracy, making great strides in the fields of industry, science & technology, IT, space technology, medicine, well–being, etc. Embracing the Green, White and Blue revolutions to engineer a sound agro sector base, India has transformed from an agricultural economy to a service oriented economy, with a self-reliant manufacturing base. Our strong...

August 15, 2017

Great strides in industry, science and technology

Ram Nath Kovind
President of India

Imbibe spirit of selflessness to build a New India

Dear Fellow Citizens engaged in the task of nation building. My greetings to you as we complete 70 years of our Independence.Our country will be celebrating its 71st Independence Day tomorrow. On the eve of this anniversary I extend my good wishes to all of you.On Aug. 15, 1947, we became a free nation. Sovereignty and the responsibility for our destiny moved from the British crown to the people of India. Some have called this process a “transfer of power”.It was much more than that. It was the culmination of a dream for our country — a dream seen by our forefathers and freedom fighters. We were free to imagine and build our nation anew.It is crucial to understand that this dream for a free India was rooted in our ordinary villages, in the well-being of our poor and underprivileged,...

August 15, 2017

Imbibe spirit of selflessness to build a New India

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