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Updated: Karnataka Government & OnMobile Launch An M-Governance Pilot

Update: OnMobile has informed that it has partnered with the Karnataka Government to launch this pilot. The company stated that it is currently providing the technology platform and services to the government to help launch and manage this mobile governance pilot, although it didn't disclose the deal period or the financial details of this partnership. Earlier (Jan 10): The Karnataka Government has launched a pilot project on mobile governance, allowing citizens to access various government services on their mobile phones. The government says that it is looking to launch an integrated mobile-enabled service delivery system through this initiative. How to access? The service is currently available on the Internet and voice platforms. Citizens can access these services by dialing 8088887766 or visiting mobile.karnataka.gov.in. The government also noted that the service is available over USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) to MTNL and BSNL subscribers, who can access this service by dialing *505*807#. Offerings: The government stated that through this initiative, it will be offering various information services as well as services involving actual transactions. These include information services like Sakala services; utility services like electricity, water, and BSNL landline and mobile bill payments; traffic services like bus routes and timing information, and traffic alerts service and pending traffic fine payments. When we checked the website, we noticed that the site prompts citizens to enter their mobile number, following which it offers all the services mentioned above. We also noticed that that the portal currently focuses on the Bangalore region, offering utility bill payments for Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) and CellOne…

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