An Interoperability Framework for e-Governance (IFEG) is essential to enable e-Governance Applications to inter-operate using Open Standards. “Policy on Open Standards for e-Governance ” (Version 1.0) was announced by GoI in November 2010 to provide a framework for selection of technical standards for each Interoperability Areas within Domains.
“Expert Committee for Mapping Open Standards Principles to Technical Standards of IFEG” was formed to identify and recommend appropriate technical standards based on the Policy. The Committee has already prepared and submitted a draft report on 'Technical Standards for IFEG in India – (Phase-I)' during November 2010.
This document describes additional set of technical standards (Phase-II) to be adopted for e-Governance application in the areas covered under IFEG, as per the Policy.