Himachal Government and Spice Digital Limited announce expansion of M-Governance initiatives targeted at Citizens

Launch “Spice Guide to Himachal” – Mobile Application for Tourists Worldwide

November 26, 2009 /India PRwire/ — On the occasion of Himachal Day at India International Trade Fair in Pragati Maidan, Himachal Pradesh Government and Spice Digital Limited, one of India’s leading Value Added Service players, announced the launch of multiple initiatives to leverage Mobile Technology for the benefit of its Citizens and Tourists. The launch event was graced by the presence of Sh. Kishan Kapoor, Hon’ble Industry Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sh. Dilip Modi, Chairman, Spice Televentures and Sh. Vinish Kathuria, Chief Operating Officer, Spice Digital Limited.

Sh. Kishan Kapoor, Hon’ble Industry Minister of Himachal Pradesh said, “We are very excited to be one of the first states in the Union to leverage the power of Mobile medium to provide services to our Citizens. Starting from a few services on SMS, including information pertaining to Vehicle Registration, Driving License, Senior Citizens Identity card, Health Management, we plan to expand the offerings to all departments of the Government. The services which were launched by our Chief Minister, Mr. Prem Kumar Dhumal last month in the stage legislature, have received very positive feedback from our citizens.”

Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Dilip Modi, Chairman, Spice Digital Limited, mentioned, “It is an immense sense of pride for us to offer M-Governance services in partnership with Himachal Government, especially because the state is the birth place of Spice Digital Limited. Parwanoo, on the southern end of the stage, continues to be the technological and innovation hub for the Value Added Services that we offer to millions of users worldwide. In the world of today where Mobile is fast becoming the primary connectivity tool,

I am very pleased to announce the launch of “Spice Guide to Himachal“, a Mobile Application that would be accessible by millions of potential Tourists worldwide on their mobile phones. Now visitors from India, US, Canada, UK, Australia, Middle East, and many more countries can get to know more about the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh from the comfort of their Mobile Phones.” Besides being available on multiple application stores globally, it can be downloaded using Mobile Phone’s browser from www.getapp.in/himachal.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

Notes to Editor

About Spice Digital Limited:

Spice Digital Limited is one of India’s leading VAS (Value Added Services) player in the Telecom arena. Part of the Spice Group, it offers innovative solutions for Telecom Operators, Enterprises – small & big and Government agencies across different mobile connectivity medium of Voice, IVR, SMS, USSD, WAP & Mobile Applications. Spice Digital’s SMS 139 service was recognized as M-Governance Initiative of 2009.

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