Finalists

Public Administration

RAGAS- an ict tool to implement NREGS benefitting the bottom most layer of pyramid in Andhra Pradesh

  • Country
  • India
  • Brief description
  • This web-based ICT tool with local language interface enables the rural wage seeker at the bottom most layer of pyramid to access entitlements of NREGS by handling registration, work estimates, musters and wage payments to enable equal, correct and timely payments directly into the accounts of the wage seekers, thereby enhancing the livelihood security of 18.5 million underserved poor in 65,000 villages spreading over 275,000 sq Kms and preventing the malaise of discrimination, unequal wages among men and women, delayed and less-than-entitled payment while ensuring sustainable development of degraded lands even in remote areas leading to enhanced rural prosperity

The etuktuk project: A mobile community radio station and telecentre.

  • Country
  • Sri Lanka
  • Brief description
  • The etuktuk is a low-cost mobile radio station and telecentre that encourages increased participation and access to new and traditional media and information communication technologies by marginalized and rural communities in Sri Lanka.