Leading up to the Delhi Elections, the fledgling Aam Admi Party has released a large number of manifestos - supposedly, one for each constituency in, and one giving an overview of its overall plan. Not all manifestos are linked on their website, so on the basis of the ones we were able to go through, here are a few points on their plans related to the usage of technology in governance, and digital policy: - No FDI In Retail: The Aam Aadmi party has sought to protect small retailers from competition from organized retail, saying it will oppose foreign direct investment in retail in India. - Easy loans for entrepreneurs, simplification of licensing and VAT - WiFi at ISBT: WiFi will be provided at the Interstate Bus Terminus, in the waiting area - Bus Tickets Online: A website will be set up for booking bus tickets at ISBT - Data collection and disclosure related to water: Bulk water meters will be installed for collecting data on how much water comes in to Delhi, and this data put on the website every day. Bulk water meters will be installed at treatment plants, and their data will be published on the website every day. Data from 21 water zones will be collected and published on the Delhi Jal Board website. - CCTV deployment: In many constituency specific manifestos, the AAP has said it will deploy CCTV's in public areas, to help improve security: CCTV's are proposed for Chandni Chowk (strangely, with shopkeepers…
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#DelhiVotes: Aam Aadmi Party Opposes FDI In Retail, Wants CCTV’s, WiFi At ISBT, Online Bus Ticketing
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