E-Governance In Orissa

E-governance in Orissa still a non starter. It is digusting to note that e-governance programme failed to take off even after a decade due to lack of commitment from the top level as news sources stated.Why are top level lacking in commitment? Do the top level fear transparancy and accountability to the public on e-governance practice? Top level officials should always bear in mind "Lead the way or Leave the way".
Top level makes a difference. The enthusiastic commitment of all officials can be achieved through better management practices. Officials will contribute willingly and will do more than expected, if they are managed well. Extraordinary results can be achieved by ordinary officials, if top level does its job properly. The departments can be made progressive, if following points are adhered, keeping away political interference:
a. Performance based hiring and reshuffling
b. Employment Security
c. Restructuring of compensation package based on performances
d. Enormous training and qualfying tests
e. Recognising ideas and skill of officials at each level
f. Promotion on performance basis
g. Regular Review at each level.

If Govt deptt runs on rule of private companies "pay for performance", the computers in departments meant for e-governance will never be used as a tool for entertainment.

Security Threats

When pakistan is modifying Harpoon[anti-ship missile purchased from US]to target India and Chinese patrols have entered into the Indian territory 26 times in august 2009....in India, there is a hot debate on whether Pokhan-II test was successful or fizzle. Is it the proper time to make a post mortem of such issues and publicing itin media?The whole world is watching, India is slowly growing to become one of the powerful countries in the world. In order to supress the growth, neighbouring countries are busy making india centric strategies and enhacing arsenal capabilities.When our country's security is at stake with neighbouring countries, its high time for our think tanks to stop debating on any issues for political mileage and prepare an internal action plan to face the critical situation on a war footing to sprint ahead.We need to motivate our defence personnels, intelligence department, security agencies and last but not the least wake up our countrymen to the cause.