National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)

The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) is an Indian intelligence agency which was established in 2004. The agency is responsible for gathering intelligence from various sources, including the Internet, and providing analysis and assessment to the Indian government. The NTRO is also responsible for developing and managing India’s technical intelligence capabilities. What is the salary … Read more

Citizen relationship management (CRM)

Citizen relationship management (CRM) is a government IT strategy and associated set of practices for managing interactions with citizens, including constituents, customers, partners, and other members of the public. The goals of CRM are to improve citizen satisfaction and engagement, increase efficiency and effectiveness in government operations, and improve government transparency and accountability. CRM involves … Read more

Survey research

Survey research is a quantitative research methodology that is used to collect data from a large group of people. It is often used by government agencies to collect data about the opinions and beliefs of the general public. Survey research can be used to collect data about any topic, but it is often used to … Read more

Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR)

A Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR) is a central database that stores and manages identity information for individuals and organizations. CIDR is used to authenticate and authorize individuals and organizations for access to government services and information. CIDR also supports the issuance of electronic identity cards and the management of identity information. How can I … Read more

GSA IT Schedule 70

The General Services Administration (GSA) IT Schedule 70 is a government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) that provides federal, state, and local government organizations with access to thousands of pre-vetted, IT service providers. The Schedule 70 contract vehicle allows government organizations to procure a wide range of IT services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise resource planning (ERP), … Read more

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a government agency that is responsible for issuing unique identification numbers (UIDs) to Indian citizens. The agency was established in 2009 with the goal of providing every Indian citizen with a unique identity number that could be used for various purposes, such as accessing government services or … Read more

GARUDA

The name Garuda is derived from a mythical bird in Hindu mythology. The bird is said to be massive in size with a wingspan that can span up to 12 miles. It is said to be so powerful that it can carry an elephant in its talons. In the government IT world, Garuda is a … Read more

Open Government Directive

The Open Government Directive is a U.S. government directive that requires all executive departments and agencies to take specific steps to make information and data more open and accessible to the public. The Directive was issued on December 8, 2009 by the Office of Management and Budget, in response to President Barack Obama’s Memorandum on … Read more

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are a group of 23 public engineering institutions of higher education located in India. They were established with the objective of providing world-class engineering education and research facilities to the Indian students. The IITs are administered by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and are funded by the … Read more

Governmentwide acquisition contract (GWAC)

A governmentwide acquisition contract (GWAC) is a type of contract used by the United States federal government to make purchases from a wide variety of pre-approved contractors. The General Services Administration (GSA) is the primary agency responsible for managing GWACs. There are a variety of reasons why the government might use a GWAC rather than … Read more