The Hindu reports:

[1]Centre takes belt-tightening steps http://www.hindu.com/2004/09/29/stories/2004092906950100.htm [Austerity measures announced by Central Gov - to save Rs. 2000 crores]

[2] The web of e-governance by G. Ananthakrishnan <could not find link> [Without meaningful procedures e-gov won't be possible or help]

e-gov software "business" is worth Rs. 1200 crores in India.

Using free software for e-gov could save quite a bit, if those concerned listen to what FSF India has been pleading over the years.