
Chandigarh, symbolic of planning urbanism, was commissioned by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, the country's first Prime Minister, who rather prophetically proclaimed that Chandigarh would be "unfettered by the traditions of the past, a symbol of the nation's faith in the future" and was developed by famed French architect Le Corbusier. It is a futuristic city with an irresistible mix of dynamism and elegance, which never fails to delight.
AJAY RAMPAL, VIVEK VERMA
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National Informatics Centre, Odisha is playing a catalytic role in implementing e-Governance projects and establishing a Networked Government for greater transparency and accountability in delivery of public services to facilitate moral & material progress of all citizens.
S. K PANDA, A. K HOTA
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The Union Territory of Puducherry is a unique place and it is a blend of spiritual aura, French colonial heritage,Tamil culture and the cosmopolitan flair of many nationalities in a small but varied town.The inherent ambiance of "Pondy", as it is fondly called, becomes most evident in the oldest part of the town which flanks the seashore Boulevard. Puducherry has Colonial buildings, some of which trace back to the 18th century, lined along a grid of straight clean streets and house the French institutions, private homes and businesses.
S RAJASEKARAN, S SIVANANDAM
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Haryana was constituted in 1966 and it is one of two newly created states carved out of the greater Punjab province as a means of creating a stronger
national identity. It has been a part of the Kuru region in North
India. Haryana is one of the wealthiest states of India and has the third highest per capita income in the country at Rs. 1,09,227.
GHAN SHYAM BANSAL & POONAM GUPTA
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Nagaland is largely
mountainous with hilly
topography throughout and
the highest peak being
Saramati (3841 metres).
Many rivers cut through the
mountainous terrain, like
sharp swords slicing
through rocks. Nagaland
being a land of myths and
festivals, has been officially
named as 'Land of
Festivals'. Life and culture is
interwoven. Festival is a part
of culture and most
of these festivals revolve
round agriculture. The state
is rich in flora and fauna
and about one-sixth of the
area is under the cover of
tropical and sub-tropical
evergreen forests.
KEZUNGULO MEDIKHRU & T.Y. SANGTAM
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Colorful Rajasthan is a fairy
tale of majestic palaces,
fortresses, cities, and
buzzing bazaars with the
confluence of history,
chivalry, romance, rugged
natural beauty, art, crafts
and culture. With the rich
historical and cultural
background NIC in the state
had taken off in 1988 has
started showing its true
colors.Today with the
efforts of team NIC the
state of Rajasthan is
surging ahead as a leader in
e-Governance and ICT
developments covering a
wide gamut of applications.
INDU GUPTA
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NIC Assam State Centre is equipped with state of the art Network Operation Centre and a Data Centre at New Sachivalaya Complex in Dispur. The official website of the government of Assam is a rich source of information and highlights many e-governance activities of the state. The
Assam Online portal provides link to several e-services launched by the state apart from current events, Business activities etc.
DEEPAK GOSWAMI And TASIRUDDIN AHMED
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Punjab has maintained its growth momentum because of a number of policy measures by the state government, implementation of several vital projects and most importantly never-say-die attitude of Punjabis. ICT projects have been a significant contributor in improving citizen government
interactions, modernization, improving government
processes, administrative reforms and gaining people's confidence.
NAVNEET KUKREJA And VIKRAM JEET GROVER
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Registration system in Manipur encompasses registration of documents involving changes in ownership and transactions for immovable properties as well as marriage registration with the authority concerned. This system ensures and guarantees legal ownership of title to the party.
JITEN SINGH HAOBAM, TARAKISHORI RAJKUMARI
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Located at the centre towards east of India, the country's 13.79 million hectare "Rice Bowl" came into existence on 1st November 2000 and soon
it paved the path towards all round development. Having gifted with eye catching scenic beauty, the numerous waterfalls, rivers, caves vast
forests with variety of wild life, ancient temples and structures dating back to 5th century, Chhattisgarh is fast becoming a land of tourists' interest. It is also rich in forest produce and mines of Diamond, Iron, Coal and Bauxite.
MANOJ KUMAR MISHRA, Y. V. SHREENIVAS RAO
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