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Intro -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgment -- Chapter 1 -- e-Governance in India: An Analytical Perspective -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Essence of e-Governance -- 3. e-Governance in India -- 4. Brighter Side of e-Governance -- 5. Darker Side of e-Governance -- 6. Recent Initiatives of Union Government -- Some Cases from States -- 6.1. E-Connectivity of Prisons - A Case of Dhanbad -- 6.2. E-Connectivity of Prisons in Haryana -- 6.3. E-Challan - Case of Chennai and Bangalore -- 6.4. Mother Child Health Tracking System - A Case of Haryana -- 6.5. Computerization of Public Distribution System -- 7. Realty Check -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Rural Development and Information Technology: The Way Ahead -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Rural Development and Rural Development Programmes -- Challenges in Rural Development -- ICT and Rural Development -- Role and Applications of ICT in Development Programmes -- ICT for Citizen Centric Services -- Agricultural Goods Sales and Purchase Information System -- Enhanced Decentralization -- Climate and Water Resources -- Health Care Facilities for Rural Areas though Telemedicine -- Disaster Management in Rural Areas -- Distance Learning Services for Rural People -- Some Specialized ICT and e-Governance Services -- Challenges of ICT in Rural Development -- Unavailability of Electricity and High Cost ICTs Equipment -- Low Literacy Levels and Lack of ICT Personnel -- Lack of Telecommunications and Internet Services -- Local Language Problem -- Acceptance in Rural People -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Challenges to Implement e-Governance in Rural India -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. History of e-Governance in India -- 3. National Informatics Centre (NIC) -- 4. Models for e-Governance -- 5. Objectives of e-Governance

In the constant battle between human intelligence and machine intelligence, machines are close to surpassing human intelligence. The unrestrained use of digital technologies in automating processes is one of the prime advantages of the third industrial revolution. As a result, all developed and developing nations have started to digitalize mundane tasks. Thus, digital technologies for information and communication technologies (ICT) have achieved high market space in terms of infrastructure building, employment generation, education sector reforms, funds mobilization, electronic governance, hardware manufacturing, software development, etc. Hence, it is evident that every segment of society has been penetrated by ICT or digitalization. This book attempts to spotlight areas where AI is thriving. FEATURES Impact of digitalization and AI on governance Novel AI practices being followed across the global community in security, healthcare, crime prevention and detection, education, agriculture, sensor networks, etc. Innovative techniques that can be adopted to ensure better quality and better delivery of services to the society Avenues for further research by the research community and student fraternity This book is a guide for university students (especially those from technical backgrounds), industries, NGOs, and policy makers.

Risk optimization using business analytics is gaining momentum in India over the last decade. In order to tap this huge opportunity, most of the startups are getting into the analytics field engaging in financial market survey to provide their customers with valid data. The objective of this study is to help "Sai Builders" in solving their portfolio investment problem as well as sinking funds problem using linear programming and to obtain the total optimum returns by satisfying all constraints. The authors solve the problem of minimizing portfolio risk measures. In addition, the expected return of the portfolio is maximized subject to the aforementioned risk measures. By using numerical experiments, they illustrate the impact of these risk measures on portfolio optimization. The analysis is done by using Excel Solver, and the optimum solution is achieved.