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From: india.gov.in, National Portal of India
Issue: February 2008

Salutations to all our india.gov.in patrons, we hope that those residing in the colder places in the Country are enjoying the magic of the dipping mercury with glowing embers in the fireplace and soaking in the warm sun.

Beneath its aesthetic interface, the National Portal of India is growing and evolving, working on how to be better day by day.

With this, we also bring you a compilation of what's latest in the National Portal, which you get to know exclusively as a valued registered member.

Here is quick preview of what is new in india.gov.in this month:

Spotlight: ICT Interventions in Education

Over the past few decades, technology has completely transformed our lives in all possible ways and the spotlight this month highlights the initiatives taken in India under ICT in the field of education. One of the most vital contributions of ICT in the field of education is easy access to learning resources anytime, anywhere as well as access to Exam Results online. Read more about the various initiatives such as availability of Results on the Net, concept of Virtual Classroom: Brihaspati, accessibility to Online Sample Papers etc.

The vision of ICT is to create a competitive, bright India which is resplendent with knowledge, research, creativity and innovation.

My India My Pride

We bring you an exclusive footage (video on demand) of the 59th Republic Day Celebrations held at the India Gate. Read more in this section about the Journey of Indian Republic, History of Indian Tricolor and how Republic Day Celebrations are held in the capital and across the country. You can also view the video broadcast of Hon'ble President Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil's address to the nation delivered on the eve of Republic Day.

Also visit this section for information on the awards and medals given by the President to the people from armed forces for their supreme courage, leadership and devotion towards our motherland and individuals from civil society for their distinguished services in their respective fields. Also have a look at the children who won National Bravery Awards this year for showing extraordinary valor and bravery.

Business: Investment Opportunities and Incentives

India is the seventh largest country in the world in terms of magnitude. It is also a basket of diverse economies ranging from traditional village farming to the modern agriculture, from handicrafts and cottage industries to a wide range of modern industries. The State Government has undertaken several policy measures and incentives so as to provide ample business opportunities to those who are interested in getting into the business field. Read this section to get more information about investment opportunities and policies in the various States of India.

Business: FAQs

Visit our newly added section on Frequently Asked Questions that has answers to many intricacies of doing a business like starting a business, managing it, growing it, doing business abroad etc.

Greetings

Basant Panchami : As 'Diwali' is to Godess Lakshmi, 'Navaratri' to Godess Durga, Vasant Panchami is associated to Maa Saraswati, the Godess of knowledge and learning. Vasant Panchami also welcomes the advent of spring. Send heartfelt e-cards to your friend, family and loved ones through india.gov.in wishing them an enlightening Vasant Panchmi.

Latest Government Press Releases

Browse through the 'Govt. Press Release Section' to get access to recently issued press notifications by the various departments.

These Press Releases are available both in English and Hindi. Also check out the Photo Gallery of Government events and functions. To get press releases of different Departments in your own email, subscribe to the PIB press releases.

Did You Know?

You can download CBSE Sample Papers for both classes X^th and XII^th through india.gov.in. You can also browse through the Blueprint and Marking Scheme of the question papers. For more useful information on related topics, visit our Student's Corner.

Newly launched Government Websites

Here are links to some recently launched or revamped websites of the Indian Government...

Do let us know what more you would like to see on our portal. We heartily welcome you to send in your ideas and suggestions!

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