UKIBC Sector View
Online revolution of the Indian government - Part 2
(Jan 2012) In the last view point, I explored the transformation of Indian government enterprises by technology, including RailTel Corporation of India and India's e-Governance plan. In this, the second part, I look at the Unique Identification Number Project, the "Aadhaar" initiative of the Indian government.
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Sector Opportunities
The media industry is extremely open to foreign direct investment, with almost 100% possible in most areas.
The government are privatising FM radio in 275 cities across India. And there could be incentives to expand coverage in Jammu and Kashmir in the north-east of the country.
The rules for foreign investment in news media and non-news media could be simplified by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. This should help digital cable firms and digital distribution platforms like Direct to Home attract more investment in 2012.
The government are privatising FM radio in 275 cities across India. And there could be incentives to expand coverage in Jammu and Kashmir in the north-east of the country.
The rules for foreign investment in news media and non-news media could be simplified by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. This should help digital cable firms and digital distribution platforms like Direct to Home attract more investment in 2012.
Sector Case Studies
- Pdf DownloadHEROtsc
- Pdf DownloadUTV Software Communications Ltd
- Pdf DownloadRed Vision VFX
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Digital Innovation News
- Software, hardware exports likely to grow 22% this fiscal year (Business Line) 13/02/2012
- Tata Comm to buy 5.76% in Green Infra Wind (Business Line) 08/02/2012
- Employment opportunity in IT industry discussed (Times of India) 07/02/2012
- IT, healthcare come together at city event (The Times of India) 01/02/2012
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