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RTI regarding Smart Cities Mission in India: by Paul Thottan — published Apr 21, 2016 — filed under: Smart Cities, RTI Application, RTI, Internet Governance
Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) had filed an RTI on 3 February 2016 before the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) regarding the Smart Cities Mission in India. The RTI sought information regarding the role of various foreign governments, private industry, multilateral bodies that will provide technical and financial assistance for this project and information on Government agreements regarding PPP’s for financing the project.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
MHRD IPR Chair Series: Information Received from JNU: by Nehaa Chaudhari — published May 15, 2016 — filed under: Intellectual Property Rights, RTI, RTI Application, Access to Knowledge
This post provides a factual description about the operation of Ministry of Human Resource Development IPR Chair’s Intellectual Property Education, Research and Public Outreach (IPERPO) scheme in the Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
Reply to RTI Applications filed with respect to Foreign Contractors and Vendors of IT and Telecommunication Enterprises: by Lovisha Aggarwal — published Feb 25, 2015 — filed under: RTI Application, Internet Governance
An RTI application was filed by the Sh. Matthew Thomas on August 06, 2014 enquiring about the details of the foreign contractors and vendors of certain Information Technology and Telecommunication enterprises. Mr. Mathews in his application asked some specific questions.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Right to Information (RTI) Requests to BSNL and MTNL Regarding Security Equipment: by Maria Xynou — published Feb 25, 2015 — filed under: RTI Application, Internet Governance
As part of research, on July 2, 2013, the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) had sent Right to Information (RTI) requests to two of the largest internet service providers (ISPs) in India: Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) requesting answers to some questions.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog

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