[Fsf-friends] Austerity and e-Gov

Ramanraj K ramanraj@md4.vsnl.net.in
Wed Sep 29 17:33:47 IST 2004


The Hindu reports:

[1]Centre takes belt-tightening steps
http://www.hindu.com/2004/09/29/stories/2004092906950100.htm
[Austerity measures announced by Central Gov - to save Rs. 2000 crores]

[2] The web of e-governance by G. Ananthakrishnan
<could not find link>
[Without meaningful procedures e-gov won't be possible or help]

e-gov software "business" is worth Rs. 1200 crores in India.

Using free software for e-gov could save quite a bit, if those concerned
listen to what FSF India has been pleading over the years.






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