Question : WORKSHOP ON E-GOVERNANCE

(a) whether the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) workshop on e-Governance was held recently;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action plan if any, prepared by the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(SHRI SACHIN PILOT)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): A Workshop for delegates from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Countries on e-Governance was held on 16th & 17th February 2010, in Delhi. The Workshop held a special session on Computerization of Land Records and provided holistic view of e-Governance in India to the delegates. The Workshop threw significant light on e-Governance initiatives being undertaken in India and provided a forum for delegates from SAARC countries to learn from the Indian experience and exchange ideas, perspectives on critical issues such as cyber security management, regulatory reforms, and building human capacity in areas of e-Governance.

(c): No action plan was formulated by the Government as the Workshop was meant primarily to be a forum for exchange of experience.