After huge success in the first online eGovernance certification test conducted by Government of Maharashtra that saw an overwhelming response, with 472 applicants and 299 people being able to submit within the prescribed time, registrations are now open for the second batch for all stakeholders working on e-Governance projects anywhere in India.Aspiring candidates are requested to register for the test, following confirmation of your details. The test shall be available tentatively from October 25, 2012 along with a list of mentors that will be published, along with their contact details.Government of Maharashtra has successfully launched the first free online certification program in eGovernance in India. This unique certification programs tests an individual's skill and knowledge on e-Governance and is mandatory for all Department of IT Staff, Consultants and Software developers working with Government of Maharashtra.As part of this unique initiative, reading material and links of important sites are also provided, which would facilitate learning of basic and fundamental concepts of e-Governance with practical scenarios. Based on an open book test, the focus is on understanding concepts and being able to appreciate and apply in real scenarios.The eGov magazine enjoys the distinction of being Asia's first magazine on e-Governance. Founded in 2005, the monthly magazine is published in both print and online formats, and is focussed exclusively on the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for bringing efficiency, accountability and transparency to various citizen and business related initiatives of the government.No other magazine in Asia offers readers such in-depth coverage of new e-Governance models. We cover all aspects of e-Governance - from new technological advances in ICT to the ways in which common citizens benefit when their interactions with government departments are through digital interfaces and the myriad issues involved in implementation of e-Governance initiatives.
Department of Information Technology (DIT), Government of Maharashtra has launched the first and one-of-its-kind âEUR~Online Certification Course on e-GovernanceâEUR(TM) in India. The course aims at creating awareness and understanding about e-governance in the people. The course is available for free and for everybody. The certification has been made mandatory for all staff-members in DIT as well as consultants and software developers working with Government of Maharashtra. Stakeholders and staff-members working on e-governance projects in other states of India can also take the test.

Reading material for the course is provided on the website and encompasses policy and guidelines, projects and initiatives and important General Resolutions (GRs) regarding e-governance. The course material is designed to facilitate learning fundamental concepts and ideas of e-governance while focusing on practical situations. Links to useful external websites have also been provided for additional understanding of the topic. A user can read the material,research on internet and take the test. It is an open-book-test which focuses more on understanding and applying the concepts rather than mugging them up.

The certification program consists of two parts âEUR" a written test and a personal interview. Both the parts will be conducted online. Personal interview will be held through Skype or Google Hangouts. Personal interview will ensure that the user has actually understood the concepts. To earn the certificate, a user will need to score the minimum marks in both the parts. âEURoeResponse to the course is phenomenal. We hope to certify at least 100 people in next ten days,âEUR