When it comes to embracing the latest developments in technology, the Government - both Government of India and all other state Governments - had been very slow. The Governments of Western Countries are far far ahead of us in going hi-tech although many of the software used by them were created by brilliant Indian techies.
In a welcome change, Tamil Nadu Government seems to be making effective use of the technological advancements.
Deputy Chief Minister Mr MK Stalin seems to be the prime mover behind this. The Dy CM himself is an active blogger and takes quick action on the grievances aired by the citizens through comments on his website - http://www.mkstalin.net/
Almost, all the Government departments now have an active, informative websites.
To cap it all, today, I was very glad to find Chennai Corporation on Twitter - http://twitter.com/chennaicorp
However, when it comes to enabling online payments for various services, the Government departments are still lacking. Transport department seems to be the worst in this regard. Hope, the energetic Deputy CM, who has ushered in the hi-tech era in Governance, would bring in lot of welcome changes!
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