i-Bhugoal: Bihar Infrastructure Mapping Geomatics Oriented Application Model

i-Bhugoal is a web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) that provides single window access to topographical, geographical, infrastructural and social information for the state of Bihar. It is the first GIS enabled application implemented for the state and is the first in the country that provides information at the 1:4000 scale or cadastral level. It is Read More …

E-governance Appraisal Report Card

OneWorld Foundation India researched and documented 15 e-governance projects to generate sustainable knowledge allowing for replication of best practices under the Bihar Prashasnic Sudhar Mission (BPSM) programme launched by Government of Bihar and supported by the International Department for Development (DFID), UK. E-governance Appraisal Report Card

Improving transparency through e-Housing

The Scheduled Caste Development Department (SCDO) of Kerala initiated a web-based e-Housing project to improve transparency in the process of providing housing assistance to the scheduled caste beneficiaries.   Scheduled caste groups faced several constraints in applying for housing allowance from the government. Apart from the regular delays in receiving disbursements, the complicated procedures combined Read More …