MOBILE GOVERNANCE IN
INDIA
Mobile Governance (m-Governance) is a strategy and its implementation to leverage available
wireless and new media technology platforms, mobile phone devices and
applications for delivery of public information and services to citizens and business.
What is Mobile
Services Delivery Gateway (MSDG)?
MSDG is the core infrastructure
for enabling the availability of public services through mobile devices. The prime
objective of creating the MSDG is to put in place government-wide shared infrastructure
and services to enable rapid development, mainstreaming and deployment of m-Governance
services. It will enhance interoperability across various public services as well
as reduce the total cost of operation of m-Governance services by providing a
common pool of resources aggregating the demand for communication and e-Governance
services, and act as a platform for various Government Departments and Agencies
to test, rapidly deploy, and easily maintain m-Governance services across the
country.
What is the purpose
of setting up the MSDG?