E-Pass: Electronic Payment and Application System for post matric scholarship, Andhra Pradesh

The Government of Andhra Pradesh, under its Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme, provided financial assistance to economically and socially backward sections of society such as Scheduled Castes [SC], Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC) and minorities. Year 2004 onwards, the scheme was transformed into class-based entitlements and all students from families with less than INR Read More …

Leveraging ICT to build a transparent and accountable public service environment

A look at key legislations, like the Right to Information, Right to Education and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee, passed in India over the last decade indicates a shift towards the adoption of a rights based approach in governance. A crucial recent legislation in this direction is the Right to Service (RTS) Act being Read More …